Waxing

Strip wax or warm wax as it is also known, requires a paper strip for removal. It is sticky and clings to skin as well as hair in the area being waxed. Strip wax is most suitable for areas such as legs, back and arms as larger areas can be covered and the strip waxing process is quicker than hot waxing.
Hot wax is not sticky in the same way as strip wax and it does not require a paper strip for removal. It is thicker than strip wax and is allowed to cool briefly on the skin so that it shrink wraps the hair. The wax itself is then peeled away taking the unwanted hair with it. Lycon hot wax does not stick to skin, it only grabs hair. For this reason clients tend to find that hot waxing is less painful and causes less irritation than strip waxing, particularly in sensitive areas.

Lycon hot wax is not in fact hotter than strip wax. Traditionally hot wax had a higher working temperature hence the term ‘hot’ however due to new formulations this is no longer the case. Lycon hot wax has an even lower working temperature than so-called ‘warm’ or strip wax so there is no danger of burning the skin.

BIKINI
A bikini wax will remove only the hair that is visible outside a normal pair of bikini bottoms or full briefs. This includes only pubic hair that grows below the crease at the top of the leg on the front and inner thighs.

THONG
A thong bikini wax will remove all of the hair that would be visible outside a high cut thong bikini or g-string pants as well as a strip along the top of the pubic bone as required. A thong bikini wax therefore involves the removal of hair from a larger area including some hair inside the crease at the top of the leg, inner thigh and between the lower part of bottom cheeks. For a thong bikini wax you will need to be wearing thong or g-string style underwear during treatment or you can remove your underwear. Disposable g-string pants can be provided if required.

HOLLYWOOD
A Hollywood wax is basically removal of all pubic hair. That’s everything from the very tops of the thighs and the pubic bone to the inner and outer labia and in between the bottom cheeks as far back as the coccyx bone at the base of the spine.

BRAZILIAN
A Brazilian wax includes all of the above but leaves your choice of either a small strip or triangle at the top on the pubic bone. (You may have also heard this referred to as the ‘landing strip’)

UNDERCARRIAGE
Some clients prefer to leave some hair around the labia but still remove all hair from what I term the “undercarriage” This is the area in between the bottom cheeks as far back as the coccyx bone at the base of the spine.

In order to ensure that you get the best results from your intimate waxing treatments; both Hollywood and Brazilian waxes are carried out without underwear. If you are having an intimate wax for the first time, please try not to feel embarrassed. This is my profession, I am completely accustomed to working in this way and be assured that I’m looking at hair growth and not anatomy. You wouldn’t expect a hairdresser to restyle your hair whilst you kept your hat on!

Absolutely no problem. You will simply need to use a tampon during treatment and ensure that the string is tucked well inside. Some clients may find that sensitivity during treatment is slightly increased just before and during their period but there is no physical reason why you should not have the treatment at this time. If you have a low pain threshold and are concerned about increased sensitivity, you may prefer to avoid waxing at this time. Alternatively some clients like to take some painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen prior to treatment.

For legs and arms the shortest hairs should be no less than 4mm long for a satisfactory result. On bikini and underarm areas the hair can be as short as 1mm for removal with the Lycon hot wax.

Brows, lip & chin; 3-4 weeks. Legs, arms & bikini; 4-6 weeks.