Waxing
November 17th, 2011 at 11:05am
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Yes, we have already discovered a candle that smells just like Fall , but if amber-scented ambiance isn’t your thing, you might like Stark Waxing Studio’s Cactus Flower candle ($24) instead. With ingredients that inspire autumnal thoughts, including ginger and Frankincense, it has a clean, earthy quality. But something about the way this soy wax-based candle is mixed up also brings to mind those citronella candles you burn during the warmer-weathered months. You can call it the perfect marriage of these crisp, albeit contrasting, back-to-back seasons. And with the coldest season of them all fast approaching, this candle provides the perfect way to gear up for some cozier times ahead.
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Continue Reading What We’re Sweet On: The Love Child Candle of Summer and Fall
November 11th, 2011 at 11:00am
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We’re happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty . This weekend I got my very first facial. On an area other than my face. Captivated by a treatment that fights irritating ingrown hairs and, frankly, something that dares to deem itself a facial for your sensitive spots, I volunteered to try. Read More: Fall-Inspired Beauty Splurges Named the Brazilian Facial (!!), it’s New York’s Strip Ministry of Waxing’s effort to assuage lady problems that come along with regular waxing (dryness, ingrowns, acne). You can go to your appointment already bare or combine services with the “Wax & Polish.” To find out about the experience, just keep reading.
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Continue Reading What It’s Like to Get a Brazilian "Facial"
June 15th, 2011 at 10:04am
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For lots of women, hot weather means it’s time to get their bikini line in tip-top shape. When it comes to grooming your hair down there, there are a number of shapes to choose from. From a triangle, to a simple strip, you can take off as much or as little as you like. Waxing expert Jodi Shays gives us the scoop on how to pick the right bikini shape – so your next hair removal appointment should be (relatively) painless.
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Continue Reading How to Choose a Bikini Shape When Getting a Bikini Wax
June 14th, 2011 at 09:00am
Under Hair Removal+ Personal Care+ Shaving+ Sugaring+ Waxing
Looking for a sweet way to remove hair? Sugaring might be just the thing for you. This centuries-old method provides longer-lasting results than shaving, and it’s less painful than waxing. It just might be a (relatively) easy way to get rid of unwanted fuzz during beach season. Get the scoop – watch now!
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Continue Reading What Is Sugaring? All About This Hair Removal Technique
May 21st, 2011 at 10:15am
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Why you get dry skin - Real Simple The new skin essentials - InStyle Check out Sephora for OPI’s new nail decals – Refinery29 Waxing tips to get Memorial Day ready – Beauty High ANTM recap: André Leon Talley has another photo for his salon - The Cut Summer hair care dos and don’ts – StyleList Finding the right shade of pink lipstick for your skin tone - Glo Going without shampoo: how do you feel? – The Gloss
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Continue Reading Link Time: Why You Get Dry Skin
May 12th, 2011 at 08:30pm
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We are proud to present this story from Allure : Perhaps the worst thing about coming out of winter hibernation is the realization that a ’70s-era embrace of body hair is not, in fact, sweeping the nation. That’s not to say, though, that there is no way to make the delicate reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here, tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing. See the pain-relieving tips when you keep reading .
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Continue Reading How to Take the Pain Out of Waxing
July 31st, 2007 at 04:23pm
Under Hair Removal+ Laser Hair Removal+ Waxing
Women have an endless supply of options when it comes to hair removal. There are temporary options and permanent options, painless options and painful options. This article will go over the basic choices women have in hair removal today.
Shaving
This is the classic method of hair removal. You just apply a lubricating gel or foam and go over your skin with a razor. This is probably the oldest and the cheapest method of hair removal. The disadvantages of shaving though are quite numerous. For starters, it is very temporary. You will probably have to shave every couple of days to maintain smooth skin. Shavers are also prone to side effects such as nicks, cuts and ingrown hairs.
Depilatory Creams
Your next option is depilatory creams. These work by actually dissolving the hair. To use them, you apply the cream to your body and allow it to work for 5 or 10 minutes. You then remove the cream with a special tool provided with the cream or simply rinse it off. One disadvantage of this method is that it may not work for all hair types. People with thick hair might find that it does not completely remove the hair. You might have to touch it up with a razor. Another disadvantage is that these creams can smell. The odor might not be annoying to you or you might absolutely hate it.
Waxing
Waxing is perhaps one of the most feared hair removal methods. A wax is applied to the skin, followed by a strip of paper or cloth. After the wax cools, the paper is ripped off of the body quickly. This method is very effective with results that last much longer than shaving. The downside is obvious. Pain. It can be quite painful especially when you get closer to more sensitive areas.
Electrolysis
With Electrolysis, an electrode is applied to the hair follicle and it sends an electric charge to the follicle. The electrical charge destroys it preventing it from growing hair in the future. This method has a long proven track record and will provide permanent hair removal. One disadvantage of this method is that it can, like waxing, be painful. It also is a tedious process and can be expensive.
Lasers
Laser Hair Removal is one of the latest methods of hair removal. In this method, laser light is applied to the hair . The light is then converted into heat which destroys the follicle. This method has the advantage of being nearly pain free and of course permanent. One disadvantage of laser hair removal is that it can get expensive. You will need several treatments to completely remove our body hair since hair grows in different stages. Also, laser hair removal does not work well with people with light hair such as blond and gray hair.
As you can see, the choices for hair removal are numerous. It ultimately comes down to your personal preference. Hopefully this article has given you the basics so you can make an educated decision on what method is right for you.
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July 24th, 2007 at 03:47pm
Under Hair Removal+ Waxing
Some home hair removal waxing products are better than others although most are cheaper than going to a waxing salon.
One key to waxing is letting the wax heat up properly before applying it. Keep in mind, however, that achieving the correct and safest temperature can be tricky. The wax rolls on best when it is very hot but you don’t want to burn your skin.
*Some hair remover systems come with oil to soothe your skin after removing the wax.
If the one you bought doesn’t include oil, apply oil or lotion from your own supply. And, always keep in mind that waxing at home takes practice and patience.
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July 24th, 2007 at 03:39pm
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Waxing is a popular hair remover method, although some people consider it painful.Keep these things in mind before waxing:
• Your skin must be dry before starting this procedure—moisture can hamper good results
• Remember, the thicker the hair, the harder it will be to pull out
• Buy a formulation of the correct strength for the hair you want to remove
• Waxing works best on longer hair (hairs must be about 1/8 of an inch long)
*There’s no way to sugar-coat this—it’s going to hurt. So, be prepared to just grit your teeth and pull it off!
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