What do I wear for a bikini wax?
In a normal bikini wax, you keep your own knickers on throughout the treatment. You will be shown how to stretch your skin by the therapist to ensure that the hairs are removed correctly and to minimise any discomfort.
How long does my hair need to be for a bikini wax?
We recommend bikini hair is at least 5mm long to get the best results from the treatment. This is normally about 4-5 weeks growth.
What happens in a Brazilian?
In a Brazilian bikini wax, the hair is removed much further in and under, leaving a thin strip all the way round. The Brazilian is ideal for thong wearers. In a Brazilian treatment you keep your own knickers on and you will be shown how to stretch your skin by the therapist to minimise any discomfort.
Does it hurt to have a bikini wax?
Most people experience a mild discomfort during any type of waxing, and bikini areas are similar. At PURE, our therapists are trained to minimise any discomfort as much as possible by the use of particular stretching techniques and correct use of wax to ensure that any waxing is as pain free as possible. If you are concerned about discomfort, you can take painkillers prior to your visit which may help – Ibuprofen is the best, but please ensure that you take all painkillers according to the instructions or on the advice of your doctor.
What happens in a Hollywood?
In a Hollywood wax, all the hair is removed from the bikini area, including all hair underneath. This is a specialist form of waxing and requires specialist waxing training to ensure that the hairs are removed in the safest and most comfortable way. You will be provided with disposable knickers for your treatment. This helps to stretch the skin in the correct way to ensure the hair is removed with the least discomfort. The method of waxing is different from normal bikini waxes and smaller areas are worked on, so it takes slightly longer.
It is my first Bikini wax – could I have a Hollywood?
If it is your first time waxing, we would recommend starting with a normal bikini and working your way up to a Hollywood.
Why does my skin go red after waxing?
Often the skin will appear red after waxing. This is a common reaction and is caused by blood coming to the surface after the hairs have been removed. Any redness of the skin should disappear within 24–48 hours. Applying a topical cream can soothe the skin and calm any redness. PURE stock a special aftercare cream for this purpose which you can buy in-store.
I have heard about diseases that you can catch through waxing – is it safe?
There have been reports of people catching diseases through waxing, although this is apparently extremely rare and is as a result of cross-contamination between the wax pot and spatulas in salons where proper procedures are not followed and spatulas are re-used and not disposed of between clients. PURE is always concerned with the safety of its clients, so in 2005 we moved all of our waxing over to the PhD system, a new technology waxing system. With this system, the wax comes in a tube and a disposable applicator head is used for each client. The applicator has a special system to ensure that there is no cross-contamination of wax or applicators. This method is the safest method of waxing available today, and PURE uses this system for all waxing, including bikini areas.
I have heard that hot waxing is better for the bikini area –
why do you not use the hot wax system?
The hot wax system is said to be better than other waxing systems for the bikini area, because the heat of the wax opens the pores, allowing the hairs to be removed easier and therefore making it less painful. This is true in theory, but after much research, PURE has not found any conclusive evidence to say that this method of waxing is definitely better for bikini waxing. On the downside, a hot wax system is less hygienic than other waxing systems because of the heat of the wax, and the method of application, a factor that we are particularly concerned about for the bikini area. The preference for hot wax seems to be a personal one, down to the preference of the individual being waxed. Clients who have switched to PURE and the PhD system of waxing, have said to us that they see either no difference, or reduced levels of discomfort after having the PhD system.
Do you do men’s ‘back, sack & crack’ waxing?
We do not currently offer 'back, sack and crack' waxing for men. Again this type of waxing requires specialist training, and we would recommend checking therapist’s credentials if you find a therapist offering this service. We do however offer all other kinds of waxing for men.
See our PURE for Men page for more information.
PURE beauty salons in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen provide a full range of waxing treatments.
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