You waxed your legs dreaming of a gloriously smooth finish. Instead, you’re squinting at tiny dark dots and little red bumps, scattered across your skin like strawberry seeds. Frustrating? Absolutely. The end of the world? Not even close. Strawberry legs are incredibly common, usually harmless, and very manageable once you know what’s going on. And here’s the reassuring bit. … [Read more...] about Strawberry legs after waxing: why they happen and how to treat them
Thinking about a Brazilian wax? Here's what to expect
"Brazilian wax" gets thrown around a lot, but what actually happens once you're in the room? Whether you're booking your very first or just want to know exactly what you're signing up for, here's the honest lowdown, no mystery and no jargon. A Brazilian wax removes most or all of the hair from the bikini area, front to back: the front pubic area, the labia, the perineum and … [Read more...] about Thinking about a Brazilian wax? Here's what to expect
Waxing: everything you need to know before, during and after your appointment
We've all been there. You've got a holiday coming up, a big night out on the horizon or you've simply decided that this is the week you finally commit to smoother skin. But if you've never had a wax before (or it's been a while), the whole thing can feel a bit... mysterious. What do you wear? Will it hurt? What on earth is hard wax versus soft wax? … [Read more...] about Waxing: everything you need to know before, during and after your appointment
IPL hair removal: everything you need to know
Dreaming of silky smooth skin without the endless shaving, waxing and "I forgot to do my legs" beach-day panic? IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) could be the answer you've been looking for. IPL hair removal is less intense than laser hair removal, it's widely available in clinics and properly effective when done right. This guide covers how it works, who it suits best, … [Read more...] about IPL hair removal: everything you need to know
Post-wax mistakes: the most common errors that ruin your results (and how to fix them)
You’ve braved the wax and emerged with smooth skin. Job done? Not quite. How you care for your skin afterwards matters just as much as the wax itself, and the 24 to 72 hours following your appointment are when things can go wrong. Your follicles are open, your skin barrier is having a moment and one wrong move can undo all that hard work (we’ve all been there). This guide will … [Read more...] about Post-wax mistakes: the most common errors that ruin your results (and how to fix them)