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Waxing for Women & Men

Elegant Image specialises in all over body waxing for men and women. All waxing treatments are undertaken after consultation and at the discretion of our aestheticians.

To achieve best results we use warm wax and hot wax during the procedure.

The procedures are simple;

Warm Waxing

Warm Waxing is the most popular used methods with its ability to remove hairs quickly and efficiently. Warm or wax is a much quicker treatments than hot wax. The wax is applied eyewax.pngsparingly and removed straight after; it is not left on the skin to dry like hot wax. It is very easy to control the application of the warm wax making it ideal for facial hair removal e.g. lips, chin, eyebrows and sideburns. Warm wax consists of resin, paraffin wax, glucose syrup and honey.

Warm wax is applied to the skin in a very thin layer using a spatula. A paper strip is then pressed on the waxed area and removed quickly causing minimum discomfort. Sometimes slighter reddening may appear to the skin afterwards but this is completely normal and will fade in a few hours.

Advantages of warm waxing

  • The procedure is much quicker than hot wax
  •  Larger areas can be waxed at once
  • It is suitable for most hair types fine and coarse.
  • It can remove strong deep rooted hairs successfully
  • Hair re-growth is finer

 

Hot Waxing;

Hot wax depilation has been available over many years but more recently is not as common as warm wax. Hot wax consists of beeswax and a resin. Hot wax is melted to a thicker consistency than warm wax:

When the wax is applied to the skin with a spatula, it coats the hair with a thick layer. As the wax cools it becomes firmer contracting around the hair and gripping them tightly. Thelegwax.png wax remains on the skin until it becomes opaque in colour-drying to form a slight tacky consistency. It is then pulled off the skin with a fast movement.

Advantages of hot wax

  • It works well onto small patches of strong coarse hair
  • The wax get a better grip of the hair than warm wax
  • It does not leave a sticky residue like warm wax
  • It is a good for removing shorter hairs
  • Possibly more suited to those with sensitive skin
  • There is less reddening on the skin following waxing

What you can expect from Elegant Image

1. First the aesthetician will discuss the hair removal process. The areas to be waxed will be examined and any issues concerning the epilation process will be discussed prior to commencement of the procedure. The areas to be waxed are then cleansed.

2. The wax is melted and maintained heated in warmers, it is applied to the skin with small disposable wooden spatulas. Once wax is applied the aesthetician places a strips of disposable waxing material over the wax. The wax is allowed to cool and then the strip is removed quickly. The cloth is pulled in the opposite direction of the hair growth at about a 45 degree angle to remove the unwanted hair. New disposable paper strips are used for each waxing and the used strips are immediately disposed of.  

3. On removal of the strip, to minimise any discomfort hand pressure is immediately applied to the waxed area.

4. After waxing the aesthetician will remove all remaining traces of wax from the skin and apply a hair retardant. To minimise redness and to  soothe and calm the skin an antiseptic lotion is then applied. 

We only use new disposable wax and waxing items during each treatment.

  • We minimise the risk of skin irritation by using soft strawberry wax on tender skin areas such as the face, underarm and bikini line.
  • Prior to any waxing treatment we cleanse the area to be treated.
  • After waxing, all remaining traces of wax are removed and a Tea Tree antiseptic lotion is applied to sanitise, soothe and calm the skin.
  • To finalise the treatment and maximise the waxing results we apply a hair growth retardant.

Brazilian Waxing

Many women and men ask us if we do Brazilian waxing, the short answer is yes. 

The act of removing all hair from the vagina or penis area sounds extreme but it is not as painful as you might think, Historically the Brazilian was Introduced to New Yorkers in 1987, when seven Brazilian sisters, Jocely, Jonice, Joyce, Janea, Jussara, Juracy, and Judseia Padilha opened J. Sisters International Salon in midtown Manhattan. After which women's bikini lines were changed forever!

The Brazilian wax is an acquired taste and is not for everyone. Some clients have several each year while for others it's just too much to bear. For those of you interested in modelling it's a must, but we recommend a lead up before you take the plunge.

Brazilian waxing involves spreading hot wax your buttocks and vagina/penis area with a disposable wooden spatula. Strips of disposable waxing paper are patted over the wax, then pulled off. Just don't be alarmed if the waxer throws your legs over your shoulder, or asks you to moon them, this is normal and ensures there are no stray hairs. Tweezers are used for the more delicate areas. 

Nobody really likes hair in their private regions and it has a childlike appeal. Both men and women love it, and are eternally curious about it. Your Brazilian Wax will last for about one to two months before stubble appears, it may we itchy as it grows and watch out for ingrown hairs. A word of warning, don't try this a home, you really do need to seek an experienced professional aesthetician.

Understanding Waxing

Waxing is a form of EPILATION; this simply means the hair is removed below the surface of the skin. The advantage of epilation over depilation (hair removed at the skin line - shaving etc.) is that it will take longer for the hair to grow back. Also if epilation is performed repeatedly on the same area over a prolonged period of time, the quantity of hair will be permanently reduced. Other epilation methods to waxing include; tweezing, laser, IPL and electrolysis.

Waxing is the most effective method of removing unwanted hair in both large and small areas. Hair can be removed with a minimum amount of discomfort. There are two types of waxing techniques;

1. The first and most common method is warm waxing.
2. The second method is cold waxing. Cold waxing is the method that most people use at home. Cold wax can be sourced at supermarkets  etc. and it usually is supplied in tubes. The directions on the package are usually easy to follow.

Warm waxing is more effective then cold waxing and is the type of hair removal that we perform in this salon. Any hair baring area can be safely waxed including the mustache, chin, eyebrows, legs and bikini line.

 

Caution!! If you are using any medication let your aesthetician know. If at all unsure please consult your physician.

Please Note:

All Elegant Image services are by appointment only.  

When booking any Elegant Image Waxing Service please arrive at the salon at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment time and then allow for the estimated treatment time listed in our Salon Services Menu.