New City Body Waxing | European Wax Center (2024)

FAQs

Is waxing worth the money? ›

Overall, it depends on how much money you're willing or able to spend, and if you don't mind doing the work at home. Either way, expect your results to last much longer than the typical shave. "Waxing can be painful or uncomfortable, though the effects of waxing last longer," says Dr. Marisa Garshick.

Most people agree that for a Brazilian wax, hard wax is the best option. If your hair is coarse, multiple applications will be necessary, and hard wax allows for this. Additionally, because this area of your body is so sensitive, hard wax removal tends to be less painful.

A Brazilian wax is a waxing service that completely removes pubic hair from the front, upper thighs, and butt. Based on your personal preference, you can leave a small strip of hair, a triangle, or square on the front.

Includes full leg, full arm, bikini (normal/high) and underarm wax. If this is just a one-off treatment for a holiday or a regular occurrence full body waxing will leave you feeling confident. If you want you can also add on other treatments such as Hollywood for an additional cost.

shaving, waxing wins the battle for the longer-lasting hair removal method. While your hair will start to grow back just a few days after shaving, waxing lasts several weeks before you're ready to head back for another appointment.

Before you get a Brazilian wax, be aware that this grooming technique could lead to some unexpected risks, such as: Rash. You're less likely to get a rash after you wax than you would after a shave, but it can happen. Bumps and redness can appear in the area, but they should go away on their own.

A Hollywood wax is where all pubic hair is removed from the whole intimate area, including the labia, perineum and anus, as well as from the mons pubis.

Hard wax is thicker than soft wax and works by hardening on your skin — hence, the name. Once it hardens, you can remove it with your hands, so there's no need for waxing strips. This makes the process a lot less painful. According to experts, hard wax is best suited for use on your bikini line, underarms, and face.

A recent report by Dr Debra Herbenick in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that women in their sample who went hairless reported better genital self-image overall, and more sexual satisfaction.

Yes, a Brazilian wax does include the inner lips. After doing a Brazilian wax ourselves, we can confirm that a true Brazilian wax aims to remove all hair from the front, back, and everything in between. This includes the more delicate areas like the inner lips.

What is the current pubic hair trend? ›

Forty per cent maintain a bikini-shaped bush (only removing the hair that would stick out of a bikini bottom), 29.5% report rocking either a full bush or a slightly trimmed full bush, and 11% leave a small landing strip. A full 60% of the people polled say they don't remove the hair on or around their anus at all.

French wax: the landing strip

A French wax differs from other styles like a Brazilian as most of the hair is taken from around the front and sides, but the middle (labia) and around the back is left alone.

And yes, full Brazilian waxes also include removing the hair located inside the butt crack around the anus. While this is standard practice during a full Brazilian wax, make sure they know they can opt-out.

There's no need to worry about whether you're too hairy, not hairy enough or are not wearing your best knickers. 1. How long should my hair be before I book my first wax (and how long is too long)? We recommend a minimum of 4 weeks regrowth to get the best results.

I've taken you through how to prep your skin for a waxing appointment & what to expect during your wax, now let's talk about what to wear for your wax! You're going to want to wear loose-fitting, cotton undies and something breathable, such as a dress or skirt, sweats, or a loose-fitting pair of jeans.