So the other day I was working out with my cousin at Rep 1 fitness. We were talking about waxing (this is very common in my group of friends) and the more we talked the more I realized that people aren't educating their clients as much as they should.
So here's some things you need to know about waxing.
1) Upper Lip and Back are the most sensitive and reactive on the whole body
2) Hair should be about 1/4 of an inch to pull it out by the root, the more you wax, the smaller the root so you don't need to let the re-growth grow as much
3) The more you wax, the less the hair grows back. For example waxing your lip will not make it grow in more, darker or faster! I get asked this ALL THE TIME
4) Waxing regularly, every 4-6 weeks will make it less painful. Longer hair, means bigger root, which means more pain!
5) Exfoliating regularly will lessen your ingrown hairs. Sometimes for the bikini area, the tighter and lacier the underwear the more ingrown hairs you may be susceptible too. Use PFB Vanish everyday to prevent and diminish them. Don't pick if it is blind, you'll make a bigger mess of it. If you can see the hair just below the surface, after your shower gently squeeze. If it doesn't come out leave it to the professionals.
6) Shaving in between is a waste of your money on waxing. Book your next appointments ahead of time to avoid the last minute razor incidents
7) First time waxers will have 3 different hair growths. It is going to take 3-5 times to get everything on the same cycle.
Be patient it will come good I promise!
Remember not to have really hot showers, steams or hot tubs right after and if you have any more questions ask your Esthetician!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Go Canucks Go
Well we may not have the weather we were hoping for but at least we have something to cheer for. Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals!!
You don't have to look for fans, they are everywhere. On game day ever bank teller at the RBC was wearing a jersey, even the women who took my dry cleaning was wearing a shirt to support the Blue.
It may not be the correct shade, (as that colour isn't the most flattering on the skin).
Try Chanel's 461 Blue Satin, it is elegant, Blue and my idea of fashionable way to support our Canucks!
You don't have to look for fans, they are everywhere. On game day ever bank teller at the RBC was wearing a jersey, even the women who took my dry cleaning was wearing a shirt to support the Blue.
It may not be the correct shade, (as that colour isn't the most flattering on the skin).
Try Chanel's 461 Blue Satin, it is elegant, Blue and my idea of fashionable way to support our Canucks!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Closet Cleansing
So normally I Blog about nails, polish and work stuff, but what you are about to read was so fantastic I needed to share.
The lovely and beautiful Jessie Carlson arrived at 10:30 yesterday morning for what I now determine to be the closet cleansing. We spent 2 hours quite intensely, going through my wardrobe. I tried on everything I owned and she Yeah or Nayed it. I consider myself to have a fairly good sense of style and what works but over the past 2 years I have been doing A LOT of shopping. Jessie in the sweetest and most polite way told me when things didn't look their best or possibly something else I had looked better. Some things maybe "dated" or "worn"were put in the cabin pile, other pricey, hardly worn pieces in the Dragon and Phoenix pile and the remainder to be donated to Wish, The Women of the Downtown East side. She made a shopping list of items my closet was missing ie. black pencil skirt, but also in the order of necessity. So the brown belt and thin black belt as well as some summer heels come before the skirt. I think the thing I most benefited form was her ability to put together some outfits I would never have tried. As I shop mostly 1 piece here and 1 piece there I rarely buy the whole ensemble at once. Thanks Jessie, I feel lighter and even more organized if that's possible.
I wanted to share this with all of you as Jessie is professional and a dream to have into your home and personal space.
Check her out at http://www.jessiecarlson.com/ and maybe you too will get excited to see a new Blog on her website!
The lovely and beautiful Jessie Carlson arrived at 10:30 yesterday morning for what I now determine to be the closet cleansing. We spent 2 hours quite intensely, going through my wardrobe. I tried on everything I owned and she Yeah or Nayed it. I consider myself to have a fairly good sense of style and what works but over the past 2 years I have been doing A LOT of shopping. Jessie in the sweetest and most polite way told me when things didn't look their best or possibly something else I had looked better. Some things maybe "dated" or "worn"were put in the cabin pile, other pricey, hardly worn pieces in the Dragon and Phoenix pile and the remainder to be donated to Wish, The Women of the Downtown East side. She made a shopping list of items my closet was missing ie. black pencil skirt, but also in the order of necessity. So the brown belt and thin black belt as well as some summer heels come before the skirt. I think the thing I most benefited form was her ability to put together some outfits I would never have tried. As I shop mostly 1 piece here and 1 piece there I rarely buy the whole ensemble at once. Thanks Jessie, I feel lighter and even more organized if that's possible.
I wanted to share this with all of you as Jessie is professional and a dream to have into your home and personal space.
Check her out at http://www.jessiecarlson.com/ and maybe you too will get excited to see a new Blog on her website!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Perfect for matching
That's right, Chanel Black Pearl!!!!!!!
Hard to get find but well worth the chase. This season Blus and Metallic are making a comeback, if you don't fancy either at least give this one a go. It has more to offer than your plain old OPI You Dont Know Jacques or Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees, but less Rock and Roll then your Black Onyx or Chanel Black Satin. Try it under the Katy Perry Shatter or on its own. It is the perfect "in between season colour" to go with absolutely anything in your closet. SpaMobile carries OPI and some of the seasons hottest from Chanel.
Book your appointment today!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Honeymoon might be over, but the polish isn't!
Here is a pic of my toes as I am leaving Koh Tao. 3 weeks later, 8 flights, 7 different rooms, 6 runs on the beach, 10 hours of walking around Angkor in my runners, dusty roads, walk on the beach daily barefoot, and in and out of the water all day long in an attempt to cool down...... 1 microscopic chip and re-growth. Not bad if I do say so myself.
Are second Honeymoons acceptable?????
Happy Spring Break
Monday, March 14, 2011
Wa Wa Wa Wax
Well, after making sure all my clients were ready for my trip, I didn't anticipate my Esthetician taking a last minute trip to Calgary. I was left with a choice, attempt the tough but not impossible task of my own Brazilian, or brave a new girl. I weighed out all my options but as time was ticking I opted for #2. I made an appointment at a place recommended by someone. I was excited, as they also used cold wax, something we were not taught in school but I have been hearing more and more about it lately. I was waiting till the Spa Show on the 21st to get more info. This gave me the opportunity to try it out (or should I say have it tried on) first hand.
The girl was lovely, everything was to be as expected until the first rip. Her technique was unlike anything I have seen or been taught. I can hardly describe it, except much more painful. She held both ends of the strip and did a sea saw like motion. It felt like more pulling on my skin. I thought I was going to see bruising and skin loss. I bared the unusual technique and except for redness all was fine. The Cold wax, first she applies oil, she tells me the cold wax is better for areas that are most delicate and prone to skin loss. The cold wax is applied much thicker, glob like. It dries for a minute and then the Esthetician used her fingernail to flick up a corner, she then grabs the corner of the wax and "rip". I did not find it less painful as I had heard people say it was, and the area was left not even close to hairless. This was prob due to the oil. Well of course you aren't going to rip off skin if you put a barrier on the hair that barely allows the wax to reach all the hairs let alone the skin!
I was disappointed, I of course did not complain and paid, went home to re wax and attempt to clean up what she didn't.
I am curious of your story. Did you like the cold wax? Did you find it less painful? Was the area left hairless? If you have an experience please leave a comment, or if you would prefer to remain anonymous email me at amanda@spamobile.ca.
I am glad I tried a new girl while mine was unavailable. It reminded me, stick with what you know and what works. I also had a chance to try the cold wax, I was not impressed but I will look into more about it at the Spa Show in case it was maybe the waxer not the wax. Learn from my mistakes and book way ahead for trips and special occasions!
The girl was lovely, everything was to be as expected until the first rip. Her technique was unlike anything I have seen or been taught. I can hardly describe it, except much more painful. She held both ends of the strip and did a sea saw like motion. It felt like more pulling on my skin. I thought I was going to see bruising and skin loss. I bared the unusual technique and except for redness all was fine. The Cold wax, first she applies oil, she tells me the cold wax is better for areas that are most delicate and prone to skin loss. The cold wax is applied much thicker, glob like. It dries for a minute and then the Esthetician used her fingernail to flick up a corner, she then grabs the corner of the wax and "rip". I did not find it less painful as I had heard people say it was, and the area was left not even close to hairless. This was prob due to the oil. Well of course you aren't going to rip off skin if you put a barrier on the hair that barely allows the wax to reach all the hairs let alone the skin!
I was disappointed, I of course did not complain and paid, went home to re wax and attempt to clean up what she didn't.
I am curious of your story. Did you like the cold wax? Did you find it less painful? Was the area left hairless? If you have an experience please leave a comment, or if you would prefer to remain anonymous email me at amanda@spamobile.ca.
I am glad I tried a new girl while mine was unavailable. It reminded me, stick with what you know and what works. I also had a chance to try the cold wax, I was not impressed but I will look into more about it at the Spa Show in case it was maybe the waxer not the wax. Learn from my mistakes and book way ahead for trips and special occasions!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Vacation Vacation Vacation
There are so many things to prep before a trip, especially a sun vacation. New bikinis, beach towel, sun screen. In our case bug spray. I don't want to forget any sun dress, or pair of shorts that has wedged their way to the back of my drawers and closets!
Then there's the maintenance, timing your wax accordingly, and doing it right before you leave for the smoothest, cleanest skin.
I have been exfoliating and moisturizing up a storm and the little fine hairs are growing longer and longer so that the wax the day before I leave will rip all the little suckers out by their big roots. This doesn't mean you can't wax while you are already away. From experience, I just prefer the wax and technique of my usual Esthetician.
If you feel the need to prep with some colour on your skin, try a cream product or spray tan, those booths get nothing but bad press and Skin Cancers are no fun!
Polished toes, are the finishing touch for any open toed shoe occasion. Polish will generally last 4-6 weeks, depending on how hard you can be on your feet. But the closer to take off the better.
And remember, your Esthetician hates saying no, so book early to ensure the timing is perfect for you!
Then there's the maintenance, timing your wax accordingly, and doing it right before you leave for the smoothest, cleanest skin.
I have been exfoliating and moisturizing up a storm and the little fine hairs are growing longer and longer so that the wax the day before I leave will rip all the little suckers out by their big roots. This doesn't mean you can't wax while you are already away. From experience, I just prefer the wax and technique of my usual Esthetician.
If you feel the need to prep with some colour on your skin, try a cream product or spray tan, those booths get nothing but bad press and Skin Cancers are no fun!
Polished toes, are the finishing touch for any open toed shoe occasion. Polish will generally last 4-6 weeks, depending on how hard you can be on your feet. But the closer to take off the better.
And remember, your Esthetician hates saying no, so book early to ensure the timing is perfect for you!
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