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Body Waxing: 11 Behind the Scenes Salon Secrets

From clients who don't freshen up to staph infections, pro waxers share their (often gross) stories.

by Sarah Carrillo

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Don't be a drama queen Shays says that one client had gotten herself so worked up that every time the waxer would pull a strip she would kick her leg out, and one time she kicked the waxer! Nacion says she's had people come in who seem like they're putting on a show with their screaming. She's also had couples come in to be waxed at the same time and have "screaming competitions," which (to no surprise) makes the salon employees and other customers uncomfortable.

Bottom line: It does hurt some, and if you can't handle it, don't put yourself (not to mention the poor waxer) through the experience. There's no shame in shaving.

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Definitely some things here that I've never heard from anyone else. Not sure if that's good or bad...

by schien Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:29AM Report as inappropriate

diy is the only way to wax

by LittleBunny Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 07:07PM Report as inappropriate

Great info to know on this subject

by TBjunkie Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:11PM Report as inappropriate

There are some things seriously wrong with this article. Its is not sanitary AT ALL to double dip. if the wax is hot enough to kill ALL bacteria.. it would have to be at abou 300 + degrees, which would obviously burn someone. Secondly, I would never do a Brazilian on someone who had their period, even with a clean tampon. It's usually not recommended to do a bikini wax either, but that's easier to work around. And last, just because a wax hurts, does not mean the person doesn't know what they're doing. You're getting hair ripped out of your body, ITS GOING TO HURT. Really terrible and misleading article.

by breereinke Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 10:54AM Report as inappropriate