PSA: if you need a brazilian wax...look no furthur!
From: Kelly&Pete, 8/4/2005 at 2:05 am

So, there are soo many knotties who ask me about this..so I decided to make a post. If you are in need of a brazilian wax (Especially first timers) I am a licensed Esthetican at The Ritz Carlton Central Park South. I have a billion brides who come to me. If you have any questions or need some help...page me or make an appt at the La Prairie Spa.
My biggest advice:
1) Do not come intoxicated or high. It actually makes you more sentive.
2) Anti-imflammatories work for the swelling and redness after. It does
help slightly with pain.
3)You can ask your doctor for a prescription of LMX 4% Lidocaine creme
that you can apply 30 minute before. This will numb the sensory
nerves to dull pain. It does not take the pain away completely.
4)You should have about 4 wks of growth before you wax. Enough that
you can easily pick up the hair with your finger.
It will last about 2 wks..by the beginning of the 3rd week...you will see
growth begin. by the 4th wk...it's time to come back. Hair growth is
hormonal..and each follicle is at it's own timetable. some grow faster.
But if you remain on a schedule of every 4 wks....the hairs do not have
time to streghten via bloodflow...and it will hurt significantly less each
time.
5)You cannot shave before. I cannot tell you haw many ladies have done
this.
6) Hives or bumps are normal and usually subside in an hour or so. If
they last more than 2 days....you may have allergies to the ingredients
in the wax or latex/rubber (gloves that we use) See a doctor if anything
supicious occurs
7) Gold/amber wax is the cheapest wac out there. This usually causes the most problems. Makes sure they are using this wax at the right temperature. Most cases, it gets too hot too fast and causes burns, scarring, and peeling.
8) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR WAXER USES GLOVES. I will not name
the very popular spa that is notorious for brazils, in which you cannot
find a glove in the house. It is against the law...and there is no telling
what pathogens are being trasmitted. Waxing does produce contact
with your blood. Do you want someone who may or may not have cuts
on thier hands, fingers, cuticles to be in contact with you? Or with
anyone else before you?
9) WATCH OUT FOR DD. This is what I call double dippers. This means
that everytime the stick is inserted into the wax and applied to your
skin..that stick should be thrown away. Wax is hot but not hot enough
to kill bacteria. Herpes, Moluscum C. and other diseases can be
trasmitted.

Last but not least.....SPEAK UP. If something is happening and you don't like it. Tell them. I would rather know what you prefer than you hoping I can read your mind. It never works:)

HTH:)