New City Brazilian Waxing | European Wax Center (2024)

FAQs

How much do you tip a Brazilian waxer? ›

Start at the baseline industry standard of 15-20% of the cost of your bikini wax. Feel free to tip at the lower end of this if your service was not up to your standards. Don't forget to ask them for a modification before letting your displeasure be reflected in your tip, though- they may have a solution!

Brazilian wax prep is simple! First, be sure that your hair is about a ¼ inch long, or the length of a sprinkle. If it's your first Brazilian wax, avoid shaving at least two weeks before your reservation. Next, be sure that the area is properly cleaned and moisturized.

So, is getting a Brazilian wax awkward? It really depends on your comfort level and how you feel about being partially naked in front of another person. If you're comfortable with your own body and you trust your waxing technician, then you probably won't find it to be awkward at all.

You will need to wear adequate clothing when you go for a Brazilian wax. For instance, if you have a romper on, you would have to take it off. If you feel uncomfortable being naked, there is no need to worry as the esthetician will guide you and make sure that you are comfortable.

While most people tip between 10 to 20 percent for a wax, staff would really like you to tip anywhere from 15 to 25 percent for a job well done, Grochowska said. For a quick brow wax (that may be priced at $10 or less), a couple of dollars for tip is fair and appropriate.

Is getting a Brazilian wax awkward? The estheticians who provide Brazilian waxes are professionals, which means they've probably seen it all. They aren't there to pass judgment on your genitals, so don't worry! If you're feeling a little shy, you can let your wax technician know that it's your first time.

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.

Am I too hairy to get waxed? No! Your therapist has seen hundreds of clients from those who have little hair growth to those who have a lot. Simply, trim down your hair beforehand if it's slightly long to make the waxing experience more comfortable.

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.

Regardless of whether you have bumps or blemishes on your skin, if you scratch or pick a freshly waxed area, you will leave yourself susceptible to self-induced irritation and infection.

What are the cons of a Brazilian wax? ›

To maintain smooth and bare skin, you'll need to schedule a session every 3-6 weeks. Ingrown Hairs & Irritation: Brazilian waxes can come with some unpleasant (or even painful) side effects like ingrown hairs, skin redness and irritation without the proper preparation or after-care.

ABrazilian wax is one of the more common areas where bleeding can occur since it's a more sensitive area of the body. Again - it is nothing to be alarmed by! If you are pinpoint bleeding after a Brazilian wax, that means the wax was successful and the hair was fully removed from the root!

The tipping standard is usually 20%.

Brazilian waxes last about three to six weeks. The best thing you can do for your skin is to wax regularly. The more you do it, the longer the results last. If you wait longer or only get waxed a couple times a year, it will be much more painful.

For wax services, the overall price for a treatment usually varies by the size of the area you're getting waxed, but that shouldn't affect your tip. It doesn't matter if you're getting your armpits, bikini line, eyebrows, or full body waxed, a 20 percent tip on the overall price is satisfactory.