Winnipeg's Downtown Aveda Spa Salon
Frequently Asked Questions - Waxing
What's the difference between Brazilian and bikini waxing?
With a bikini wax, hair is removed from all areas below the panty line (including the inner thigh area) and the area above the top of the panty. With a Brazilian wax, all hair is removed from the front, back, and bottom of the genital and rectal areas.
The Waxing Process
A skin primer (to sanitize the skin) and talcum powder (to dry the area) are applied prior to the wax application. Then Aveda's soft formula plant wax is applied to the skin and a waxing strip is placed on top of the wax to ensure complete hair removal.
Wax is applied to very small sections at a time. The skin in this area of a woman's body is highly sensitive and waxing small areas allows for easier removal and minimizes the discomfort for the client.
A facial moisturizer designed for sensitive skin is applied after waxing. This helps reduce any redness and it soothes and moisturizes the skin.
Home Care & Maintenance
We advise clients to wash the waxed area using cool water only and to apply moisturizer at home on a daily basis. Exfoliating three times a week helps prevent ingrown hairs. We recommend using Aveda's Soothing Aqua Therapy sea salts for exfoliating at home.
Typically, waxing can be repeated in three to four weeks' time but it depends on an individual's hair growth rate. There should be at least 1/4" of hair growth for the wax to adhere to.
Pricing
Waxing services start at a base price but may take more time depending on individual requirements. This includes the coarseness of the hair, hair density, length of hair (trimming may be required) and whether it's the first time a client has undergone waxing.
Waxing vs. Shaving
- Shaving leads to ingrown hairs more frequently than waxing.
- Regrowth of shaved hair is uncomfortable because the tips of the hairs are sharp as opposed to waxed hair where the tips are soft and rounded.
- Shaving is required very frequently as opposed to waxing where the time between wax treatments can be up to three or four weeks.
Waxing vs. Depilatories
- With depilatories, hair is not removed to the same depth as it is with waxing so hair grows back sooner and the treatment needs to be repeated more often.
- The chemicals in depilatories can be very harsh and irritating when used on sensitive skin.
Other Waxing Benefits
- Regrown hairs are softer, finer, and lighter in colour.
- Over time, waxing may result in permanent hair removal.
Read the FAQ on the history of Brazilian waxing.
