VAIN Blog

…said it’s time to clean up for summer, VAIN wax style. Just relaying the message.

xo,
VAIN

VAIN offers customized waxing services for body + facial hair in a private waxing studio above our downtown salon. Call us at 206.441.3441 to find out more.

VAIN clients have been going bonkers for Belinda, our resident waxing specialist, so we thought we’d share her answers to the most frequently asked questions we get about her services. For those of you considering a customized brow, cleaned up bikini area, or any other body hair removal for spring, read on:

Where do you do the waxing at VAIN?
We have a private waxing studio above VAIN’s downtown salon. It’s cool, quiet, and feels like a little urban oasis above the VAIN hustle and bustle. And there’s a candy bowl!

What type of wax do you use?
I use a hard wax made from beeswax and tree rosin. It’s great for those sensitive areas as it doesn’t stick to your skin, only to your hair. I also use a soft strip wax for larger areas like legs and backs.

What areas of the body do you wax?
All of it! I wax brows, bikini/brazilian areas, lips, legs, underarms, and pretty much anything else. If it’s hairy, I can wax it.

Does waxing hurt?
It’s not the most amazing thing you’ll experience but it really isn’t too bad. I often tell people to avoid caffeine as it will make your nerves a little on edge, and some people like to take a couple Ibuprofen before the service to take the edge off the hair removal sensation. I apply a soothing shea butter to the skin afterward to treat any irritation, so any pain really is temporary. It’s like taking off a band-aid.

How much does waxing at VAIN cost?
Prices range from $15 for a lip or chin wax to $65 for a full brazilian*. We’re currently offering $5 off any first time service.

Do I have to be a VAIN client to get waxed there?
Nope! Everyone is welcome, wherever you get your hair done.

What should I do and not do before I get waxed?
Make sure your hair is at least 1/4 of an inch so there’s something for the wax to grab onto. Also make sure you’re not taking or using medication or topical creams (like Retin A, Accutane, Retinol) that will make your skin more sensitive. Don’t apply a lot of lotion or oil to the area being waxed- it makes it harder for the wax to stick. You should exfoliate the area 24 hours before coming in to remove any dead skin and to make sure all your hair is out of the skin.

What if I have really really really sensitive skin (from medication or just in general)?
You still have the option of tweezing, so don’t think you can’t ever have hair removed. This is great for brows in particular.

How long does waxing last?
Generally waxing will last anywhere from 3-8 weeks. I know that’s a wide range but everybody is different and every area grows at a different pace.

What do I need to do after being waxed?
I always recommend exfoliating. This will help keep your hair from being ingrown when it comes back, and will help keep your skin stay smooth. From there, just enjoy not having to pluck or shave all the time!

Want to experience VAIN waxing magic for yourself? Call us at 206.441.3441 to make your appointment with Belinda.

*Editor’s note: this is the best, most thorough brazilian around. Trust us. We learned the hard and hairy way that not all brazilian waxes are equal. Belinda’s completely rule.

Ever see a picture of yourself and think, “who in the h let those two caterpillars crawl up onto my face and die?” Yeah, me too. It’s the price you just have to pay sometimes when you let your eyebrows go. It’s rough.

I’ve always been pretty defiant when it comes to getting my brows waxed. What can I say? I like a strong brow (Brooke Shields, Kate Winslet, my mom) but as of late seemed to have confused “strong” with “all kinds of busted.” Until today. I let VAIN’s resident waxer Belinda have at me, and the results are great: not overly arched, not too skinny: my brows, but better. And still strong.

So: for all of you out there still at the Frida Kahlo/Madonna circa 1979 convention, there is hope. Her name is Belinda, and she will make your perfect eyebrow dreams come true.

-Rebecca P.

To make a waxing appointment with Belinda at VAIN downtown, call 206.441.3441. New clients get $5 off their first appointment- if you refer a friend you get $5 off your next service, too.

Dear unwanted facial/bikini/leg/other hair,

I’ve had it with you and your stubbly, unsightly ways. People are starting to notice! Luckily, it’s now easier and more budget-friendly than ever to get you off my face/body/other and out of my life. Starting this week, every Wednesday from 3 to 6pm is Waxing Wednesdays Happy Hour at VAIN downtown, with $5 off any and all waxing services in VAIN’s private waxing studio. Wax master Belinda will make this Happy Hour all the happier with her speed and attention to detail. Bonus!

And what am I going to do with that $5 I save on my waxing service? Head down the street to the nearest bar and celebrate my newly arched brows and silky smoothness during their happy hour. Because as good as Belinda is, a little post-wax beverage is always a welcome chaser. Feel me? I know you do.

Love,
Me (aka Rebecca P.)

Call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 to book your waxing appointment with Belinda, whether it’s for a Wednesday or any other day that could use a little less stubble.