Pre/Post Waxing Tips!!

Pre-Waxing

1. Do Your Research! Look for all the salons in your area that do Brazilian Waxing, and find out how long each has been waxing, what kind of license they have, and who will be doing the brazilian wax.
2. Visit Different Salons! Physically go to the places and see how sanitary they look, if a place looks sketchy, walk away. No matter how cheap they are offering the service, the price to pay afterward could be much worse!
3. Wait At Least One Week After Shaving To Make an Appointment!
4. Take Two Extra Strength Tylenol Two Hours Before Your Appointment!
5. Make Sure To Shower Before Coming in To Your Appointment.
6. Consult Your Dermatologist in case you have sensitive skin, because waxing may not be the right solution for people with certain skin conditions. And avoid waxing facial hair if you use Retinol.

Post- Waxing

1. Avoid Body Lotions Right After Getting Waxed.
2. Avoid Tanning For At Least Three Days.
3. You May Shower After Your Appointment.
4. If You Have Any Questions, Don't Be Afraid To ask The Esthetician, That's What They're There For!

Mom and Daughter fight for Women's Right to WAX!

This whole ban craziness has been a wild ride and I am glad that we have had victory and I am even more glad to go back to being a photographer and a mom but I must honor my mother who was so strong through all of this. I did this for her, I owed to her since I was the one who back in 2007 wrote the board asking about how we can certify aestheticians in our salon since my mother was so good a training. Their reply was waxing in genital area was illegal! Oh boy did I never expect an email of mine cause such an international wave and getting such media as SNL, Rush Limbaugh and Social Media. When we were hit with the news this past February that we could not over the Brazilian Wax and that we had to take down our sign because Brazilian Waxing was illegal in NJ, I FREAKED! and I looked to my mom and she calmly said, God knows best and all things work in favor of those who follow him. Her attitude and grace is so inspiring and it is what gives her victory in her day to day life, now owner of two Salons, short staff, mother of 3 very demanding teenagers, and one pre teen who is months away from being a teen as well, grandmother of 2 boys, wife, mother and my friend. I do not know how she does it but she does, with thick Brazilian accent and all. I love you mom and I am so proud of all you have accomplished and of your graceful attitude, thanks for raising me on your own and always wanting what is best for us. Happy Mother's Day!

Brazilian Wax Ban Craziness Part II

As I said in last post, we were freaking out when on 2/14 the NJ Board of Cosmetology told us we would need to take down our sign that read Brazilian Wax withing 30 days and that Brazilian Waxing was ILLEGAL in NJ. When Rosemary Weiner called me back, she explained what had happened. The NJ Board of Cosmetology has the right to interpret the rules and regulations and when the issue came up in regards to genital area waxing, they looked at the rules and regulations which stated waxing of arms, legs, abdomen and face only. So Brazilian Waxing was excluded and thus illegal. Rosemary introduce me to the ASSP, the Association of Salon and Spa Professionals and invited me to be present at their meeting on March 2 and that they would vote on a position to send to the NJ Board of Cosmetology. At the time I was taking a class on explosive P.R marketing with Maria Simone- http://passion2prosperity.com ( business coach) and Sherry Butler, a publicist from Butler Communications (www.slbcom.com ). I was learning how to write Press Release and how to pitch to the media but we knew that this would need a bigger team since we would be waking up the lion and did not know what could happen to our business. After many calls, hours and talks with Sherry, Rosemary and myself, I talked with my mother owner of Jaira' Salon and said you have to options- you either hide or your fight head on. And oh what a hard decision it was, we were so frightened but one thing helped me was my mom's reaction to this adversity. Her first reaction was not one of panicking but she turned to me and said, All things work in favor of those who serve God and as a God fearing woman, her words had power. And Sherry and I felt a whole lot better after we spoke with Rosemary who then confirmed that the ASSP supported the Brazilian Waxing and they voted to send a position paper to the NJ Board for their next meeting which would be held on March 10th, 2009. For that meeting the ASSP put together a wonderful position paper with justifications to permit the service and socio-economic impact of the loss of revenue as well as definitions of the service actually consisted of. We both felt there was an adverse perception of the Brazilian Wax and the proposal paper explained it so well. In a closed session to our sup rise the NJ board of cosmetology voted NO to the inclusion of the Brazilian Wax and agreed to uphold their current language which excluded it. Oh oh again. We than began an bilingual international grass roots campaign on twitter, Face book as well as sent Press Releases to the local American papers, Brazilian press, as well as Latino Radio Station and T.V stations. I do not think Sherry knew what she was in for. With a three hour time differance, as well as Portuguese speaking press, we started a ride that would be talked about world wide. Stay tuned for Part III of how I helped ban and helping legalize Brazilian Waxing in NJ.

Anyone has gotten one lately?

If you were a Bbw Virgin, and have recently crossed over to the bare side, share your stories and experience.

Common Sense

Here is a tip for the ladies... ( this is totally just my opinion)
When setting up your appointment to get your BBW done... try to schedule it giving yourself time to shower or at least to clean up before hand if you can. Working all day, your sweaty especially around your inner thigh area so going straight to the salon after a long day of work is not best. Poor Waxologist who have to deal with that.
Also if you have your period, that is a big no no, and do not think your slick and go in with a tampoon~ COME ON~ just wait it out.
First of all, when you are menstruating, you are way more sensitive to pain so it hurst a lot more but even if it did not, that is just plain disgusting.