Brazilian & Hollywood Wax At A Glance
Brazilian & Hollywood Wax at Lavish Looks, 49 Landcross Dr, Northampton NN3 3LN (Abington Vale, near Weston Favell):prices from £4. 4 treatments are on this menu, all by appointment at our unisex salon. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun Closed. Book online or call +44 7355 805558.
A bikini line wax tidies the edges only. An extended bikini goes further in. A Brazilian removes almost everything, leaving a small strip at the front, and a Hollywood removes everything.
Each can be done with strip wax or hot wax. Hot wax sets on the hair rather than the skin, so it grips short, coarse hair better and is kinder to sensitive skin, which is why most first-timers choose it. It costs a few pounds more: a Brazilian is £26 with strip wax or £29 with hot wax, and a Hollywood £30 or £35.
Your First Intimate Wax
Let the hair grow for two to three weeks after shaving so it is about 5mm long. Gently exfoliate the day before, and avoid tanning, hot baths and heavy exercise straight afterwards.
Tell your therapist if it is your first time. They will choose the right wax, work in small sections and talk you through each step. The appointment itself usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Strip Wax Or Hot Wax?
Strip wax is spread thinly and removed with a cloth strip. It is quick and works well on finer hair. Hot wax is applied thicker, sets around the hair and is lifted off without a strip.
Because hot wax grips the hair rather than the skin, it tends to hurt less on coarse hair and sensitive areas, which is why we recommend it for Brazilian and Hollywood waxes. It costs £2 to £5 more, depending on the area.
Aftercare And Ingrown Hairs
For 24 hours, wear loose cotton underwear and avoid perfumed products, swimming pools, saunas and sunbeds. Skin can look a little pink for an hour or two.
From about three days after your wax, exfoliate gently two or three times a week to stop ingrown hairs. Waxing every four to six weeks keeps the hair on the same growth cycle, so it gets finer and each appointment is easier.
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Brazilian & Hollywood Wax — Prices
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