There's no denying it - waxing is not a good time, but the treatment you'll get at Kelowna Esthetics Studio will show you that it doesn't have to be a bad time, and if you always follow correct waxing after care, you can reduce any unpleasant side effects.

​Waxing is a permanent hair removal method. Hair is removed from the root, and takes about 2-8 weeks to grow back. Repeat waxing will result in slower, finer hair growth. 

What are the benefits to waxing? 
Waxing has many benefits when compared to other forms of hair removal.
  • Waxing effectively removes large amounts of hair at a single time.
  • Waxing lasts longer than others methods of hair removal. Shaving only removes hair at the surface whereas waxing removes hair at the root.  
  • No harsh chemicals are used on your body in waxing. 
  • Repeated waxing makes the hair that grows back appear finer in appearance.
What types of waxing are there?
  • Strip waxing is a type of waxing where wax is spread thinly onto the skin, and then a cotton or muslin strip of cloth is then applied and pressed on the wax layer. The cloth is then ripped off in the opposite direction of hair growth using quick movement. Hair is removed along with the wax. It may sound painful, but it's short-lived, and it's uncomfortable more than anything - and the results are worth it. Ever heard of the expression "no pain, no gain"? That definitely applies for waxing! 
  • Hard waxing is done using wax that is warmed, and applied in an a thicker layer than with strip waxing. The wax cools, hardens (quickly), and is removed without using a cloth strip. 

What parts of the body can be safely waxed?
Almost all the areas of the body can be waxed, except for eyelids. Larger areas such as leg waxes and arm waxes will be strip waxed, and smaller, more intimate areas can be hard waxed. 

Note: almost everyone will experience red bumps, ingrown hairs and sometimes very minor bleeding after waxing - it commonly occurs when waxing is done in areas of thick hair growth. This problem can be mitigated by regular exfoliation, and application of baby oil.