Dear P. Willow,
It’s finally spring and I am planning a trip to the beach in a couple of weeks. Let’s just say, I have been in full hibernation this winter! My skin is so pale, and I haven’t waxed in weeks…
Before I leave for my trip, I really need to schedule a full body wax and a spray tan at RAW! Should I get waxed before, or after I get my spray tan?
Sincerely,
Beach Bum
Dear Beach Bum,
First of all, I am so jealous of this beach trip! Think about me when you’re catching those waves and indulging in endless crab legs…
At WAX, we are faced with this question ALL the time! Thanks to our wonderful neighbors at RAW organic bronzing studio, clients can finally get a spray tan that looks natural and free of harsh chemicals. We always suggest waiting at least 24 hours after getting waxed to be spray tanned. This is to avoid irritating the skin that has recently been waxed. Waxing after getting spray tanned will result in lifting the color, and nobody wants a splotchy tan (whether it’s real, or not…)!
xoxo,
Originally from Russia, Roza graduated from the International School of Skin and Nail Care in 1999 and has been on a skin care journey ever since. Gaining experience in many realms of the industry, her areas of expertise include: management, training, and image consulting. However, her specialty continues to remain in the practice of hair removal. While she is very passionate about waxing, she believes a true hair removal specialist should not only be able to remove the hair with proper technique, but also educate the client on proper skin and hair health. When she’s not at WAX, you can find Roza running, fishing, or exploring the outdoors, but when it’s time to unwind, she’s all about dinner and a movie.
Book that has most influenced you: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Team Edward or Team Jacob? Team Jacob. He would be a good wax client ;)
Your spirit animal and why? Panther because I love black, they have body flexibility, and they are a very proud animal.
Dream Job: Other than what I do now, I would love to be a private investigator, and/or specialize in infant massage.
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Dear WAX,
I recently got my brows waxed at my regular nail salon. They looked great right after but the next morning I woke up with what looked like burns on my face. The wax didn’t feel too hot…I don’t know what happened – now I look ridiculous and I have a date in 3 days!!! Help!!
Smoldering Mad
Ewww….unfortunately we’ve all been there. Trying to get it all done in one place, thinking that everyone knows what they’re doing and that all wax (and waxers!) are the same. Since you mentioned that the wax didn’t feel hot, my instincts tell me that it’s probably some sort of reaction to something you are using on your skin or a medication you are taking. If you are using any type of Retinol’s (Retin A) or Acids (Glycolic’s, Salicylic) or have recently had any Microdermabrasion or chemical peels you want to avoid waxing. If you are taking any type of medication (especially Accutane) that can cause thinning of the skin (typically medications for diabetes) then avoid waxing. You are safe to go back to waxing after a minimum of 2 weeks away from the over the counter stuff, 4 weeks after the prescription and 6-12 months after taking Accutane (yikes!).
Any esthetician worth their weight in wax should have asked about any of this before waxing you. Next time you’re in a rush and aren’t here at WAX, make sure the place you go is asking the right questions so that you can get the best result. In the meantime, put some aloe on the area, use sunscreen to make sure it doesn’t darken and most important of all – don’t pick!!
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This summer has been a great one for me. On both a local and a national level we’ve gotten the type of press that most small businesses only dream of. I don’t think that I’m alone in saying that even when we know what we’re doing is great, it never hurts to have someone tell you. It reminds you to have faith in yourself and trust that your knowledge, instincts and ideas are good ones.
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