Wax the old chasse. Tame the unibrow. Smooth the beaver. Say no to bush. We have all heard our fair share of funny sayings and slogans when it comes to hair removal. Hollywood has even started to showcase waxing. Samantha’s look of horror when she spotted Miranda’s untamed bikini line while our fave girls lounged poolside in the Sex and the City movie. Or the infamous waxing scene in 40 Year Old Virgin. As funny as we like to make hair removal out to be, it’s important to remember it’s a service that should be approached by a professional that takes it seriously.
I’ve had grown men come in for waxing services clammy and white as a ghost because they saw 40 Year Old Virgin and think that’s what they signed up for. FYI, the lady doing that chest wax was there strictly for comical relief. She did not follow the normal waxing protocol. Or women in passing saying they would never get waxed again because their first experience was so horrific. I’ve even had waxing nightmares from other “professionals” in the industry. My fave was the overpriced Brazilian I booked in Atlanta at a top notch day spa. After the first wax strip came off I knew something wasn’t right. The technician soon told me that she had never done a Brazilian bikini wax before. I walked her through how to do it and then an hour later paid full price with rogue hairs all over my southern regions.
There has been controversy in NJ lately as they are trying to ban Brazilian bikini waxing. Why would someone try to take away our sacred smoothness? In short a couple women were waxed in unclean environments and suffered major complications landing them in the hospital. The skin in the genital area is thin and the mucus membranes are more susceptible to tearing if the esthetician is not skilled or trained in the right techniques. I’ve heard horror stories from other women and friends of brows being ripped off; wax left on skin or clothes and even burns from wax being too hot.
These are the things you need to look for when shopping for an esthetician and salon for your waxing:
1. License to remove….In the state of Colorado you must be licensed to perform hair removal and beauty services. Look for a posted license. It’s mandatory in Colorado for these to be posted. If you don’t see one then ask the owner to show you documentation.
2. Housecleaning….If the place looks dirty on the surface then it’s probably not sanitary. Sheets should be new for every client and/or a disposable sheet should be used for each client.
3. Double Dipping? How Rude! Let’s think about this. I dip the stick in wax and then apply the wax to your bikini area. And then go back with the same wax stick that I just put on your privates and redip in my wax pot. Some people argue that the wax is too hot for bacteria to live but you would have a hard time convincing me of that. Why risk it?
4. Wear the rubber…Gloves protect both parties during a waxing service. I don’t wear them during facial waxing but for any other body part I do. It creates a barrier and keeps body fluids including blood from spreading. P.S. minor pin prick bleeding is normal for some waxing services.
5. Lip Service…Word of mouth is the best advertising. Ask around about a salon’s reputation or look for reviews. If the good outweighs the bad then it’s probably a reputable place.

We take waxing very serious at She She although we do like to laugh at all of the funny references and depictions in movies. You can rest assure that we strive for the highest level of sanitation and cleanliness. We do believe in continuing education and are always current on the newest techniques. All of our estheticians have undergone a waxing apprenticeship program before seeing paying clients so you never have to experience a Brazilian horror story like mine mentioned earlier.