It’s apparent that Brazilian bikini waxing is not just for the scantly-clad Brazilians, Playboy bunnies or jet-setting celebs anymore. This hair-removal technique has somehow reached popularity in global proportions to all of us “average” ladies too. So what’s all the hype about anyways? Can a Brazilian bikini wax change your life? Will it make your clothes fit better? Will it put a pep in your step? Will it teach you how to speak Portuguese?

Maybe, maybe not. But if you need a little spice in the love life, or need to tidy up a bit before Tahiti and feel confident in that string bikini, or if you just want a fresh, clean slate, than Brazilian bikini waxing may be just ticket. There MUST be some reason why millions of women are daring to go bare. Think secret (your secret that is) and sexy…All wrapped up in one neat package. Who knows? Maybe your inner Beyonce will emerge from it as well.

So let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, the dirt, the brass tacks (that’s what you are here for, right?) of Brazilian bikini waxing. I could show you a photo of what a Brazilian bikini wax looks like or a creepy how-to video about what all goes down during the service. Trust me…What goes on behind closed doors at the spa should be kept strictly with the ladies during the service only (sorry, guys) and not something publicly splashed all over the internet. If you want to indulge your partner after, by all means…

But really…What CAN you expect when getting a Brazilian bikini wax? Think clinical only. There’s nothing kinky going on with any wax pot. A professional, licensed (and highly qualified) aesthetician (a.k.a. your waxer), who is not there to judge your goods, will perform the torture (just kidding). The focus is to quickly (hopefully) and painlessly (hopefully) remove most of, if not all of your unwanted body hair down under with a pot full of wax, wooden spatulas and a strip. Of course, this is not rocket science, but it is something I would reserve for an experienced and trained aesthetician only. So don’t even think about trying this at home!

Some aestheticians prefer to use strip-less or traditonal hard wax. My experience is that it‘s a horse apiece. It‘s all about the technique, the skill of the waxer and that the proper wax is selected for your hair and skin type.   And, no you are not the hairiest person ever. Hair is hair and we all have it. It’s just a matter of getting it off, FAST and FLAWLESS!

It seems the trademark of all Brazilian bikini waxing is not really about the “landing strip” left in front as it the total hair removal of everything on the back side. Not for the meek or mild, a Brazilian wax is basically done with every stitch of clothing removed from the waist down (you should be given some space in a private room for a couple for minutes to get to that place). Some spas offer a disposable thong, but it usually gets in the way of getting‘ the job done. Unfortunately, the mere logistics of this service require you bare it all for a complete stranger. Don‘t worry we‘ve seen it a million times. Nothing new here. The total time to complete the Brazilian bikini wax service SHOULD be less than 20 minutes. Give or take a few tweezings. Just as a reminder…you may be asked to put yourself in some pretty precarious body positions during the service. Once again, this is a necessary evil.

So how do you find a safe, fast and clean spa in your area to get a Brazilian bikini wax? Getting a referral is the best way. Ask a friend, your sister, a co-worker, your Mom. Ok, don’t ask your Mom. We really don‘t want to know that kind of stuff about our Moms anyway. Women who have had the service before are the best resource. But what if you don’t know anyone who has had a Brazilian wax or you just keep person grooming stuff like this on the down-low?

Do your research. Just because a spa is well known in your area or is the size of a small airport, that doesn’t mean they harbor a bunch of exceptional Brazilian bikini waxers ready to start ripping away in your privates. Ask simple questions of the spa service coordinator (a.k.a. receptionist)-How long has the aesthetician been at the spa? How many Brazilian bikini waxes have they completed (I said completed, not started)? How long will the service take? Even ask if you can speak to the aesthetician about the service. If you run into any roadblocks, unsanitary waxing practices (i.e. double-dipping) or think your waxer is fresh out of beauty school, run in the opposite direction and call to talk to me at Clean Slate Spa.

My expert Brazilian waxing services have garnered acclaim because of my meticulous attention to detail, as well as the speed to which I perform the service (you truly want the service over as fast as possible. Again, trust me). I have been extremely fortunate over the years to have built a loyal clientele following by making the warm and inviting atmosphere as important as the services I offer. Not to mention I like to slip a little wine to my clients to take the edge off prior to goin‘ in. It’s all about trust and relationship-building for this very secret service (and a little Pinot Noir doesn‘t hurt either).

So what’s next…

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Achieving perfect brows worthy of any red carpet event is a product of nature (what you were born with) and nurture (how you take care of them).  While we can’t necessarily change our brow DNA, we can however, take the necessary steps to achieve lush, sexy brows.  The following is a simple step-by-step tutorial to help you attain “high” brows that would even make the brow guru to the stars, Anastasia, proud.

1)  Start by brushing your eyebrows upward with an inexpensive mascara brush.  Trim any excessively long or coarse hairs, or hairs that may be growing downward, with  a small scissors designed specifically for eyebrows.  This is one of the most important steps and should not be overlooked.

2) Next, begin working on the shape and the arch of your eyebrows.  Before you begin any plucking, I recommend you get a white eyeliner pencil and use the guide to the left and make small marks where the brow should begin and end, as well as locating the highest point of your arch.

It’s important to remember that the space between your eyebrows should be equal to the width of your eye.  The inner edge of the brow (the closest part to your tearduct) should be a straight line to the outer most portion of your nostril. To help illustrate, hold a pencil to the side of your nose straight up to the brow and make a small mark. To measure where the brow should end, hold the pencil diagonally from the nostril and extend it to the end of your eye and make a small mark.  To determine where the highest part of your arch should be, raise a pencil from the tip of your nose to the center of your iris (white line on image).

3) At this point, you can go ahead and start shaping your brow.  Tweeze hairs in the growth direction to avoid breakage of the hair.  If the thought of this freaks you out, consider purchasing brow stencils.  These are simple to use and can take the guess work out of what and what not to tweeze.  Brow stencils will give you the confidence you need to create a stunning brow suitable for your face shape.  They are also helpful to use if you are filling your brows in with a pencil or a brow shadow.

Remember: Take your time… Natural is always preferred, so don’t get overzealous and overtweeze!  Once your basic shape is achieved, the general upkeep will be a breeze. When I groom brows at my spa, I prefer to use a very sharp, slant-edged tweezers (Clean Slate Spa loves Tweezerman) vs. pointy tweezers to pluck stray hairs as they grow in. The slant-edged tweezer is much easier to use to grip the fine hairs than the pointy ones.

4) To finish your look or to fill in any sparse areas, use a brow pencil or powder.  I recommend using a shade close to or slightly darker than your natural hair color.  Brush your brows up for a fuller brow or sideways for a thinner brow.  To keep those pesky brow hairs in place, spritz a little hairspray on a clean mascara brush and brush through, or purchase a brow gel to do the trick.  I also suggest adding a dab of Vaseline to brighten the brows and add a little highlight to the area.

If this still seems like a lot of work, just book an eyebrow shaping appointment at Clean Slate Spa.  We would love to do the work for you.

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