Contrary to the horror stories you may have read in Cosmo or Men's Health, a professional Brazilian Wax doesn't hurt as much as people think. 

For instance, men often comment afterwards that their chest is more painful to have waxed than their scrotum.  For women, tenderness is greatly reduced if they're waxed after their period rather than before.

Brazilian Waxing means different things to different people.  It all comes down to the removal of hair from the genital region, and it is a service now equally as popular with men and women, young and old, straight and gay, professional and blue-collar.

A male Brazilian Wax includes waxing of all or some of the following areas, depending on what you want:  bikini line, the penis shaft, scrotum, perineum, and the pubic crest (tuft of hair above the penis).

For women, a Brazilian Wax can include bikini line, pubic crest, mons, external labia, and perineum. 

Brazilian Waxing enhances the erogenous sensitivity of the genital area.  Some people book treatments because they wear skimpy clothing or simply because their partners prefer it.  There are dozens of reasons, but whatever the case, clients agree that it looks better and feels much cleaner.  Our repeat client rate is close to 90%, and that fact speaks for itself.

REEF THERAPISTS ARE FULLY TRAINED IN BRAZILIAN WAXING. ALL STAFF, INCLUDING CASUALS, ARE PUT THROUGH BRAZILIAN WAXING WORKSHOPS PLUS RECEIVE EXTENSIVE IN-HOUSE TRAINING.  WE USE THE FINEST WAXES, AND HAVE DEVELOPED THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR MEN AND WOMEN ALIKE.  WE ARE PROUD OF OUR REPUTATION FOR THE GENTLEST BRAZILIAN TREATMENTS IN TOWN, AND WE INTEND TO KEEP IT.

Why did I make that point?  Well, basically, there are two types of Brazilian Wax treatments - a good one, and a painful one.  As someone who learned the hard way, trust me when I say that it's important that you know the difference between the two before you book a treatment.

Whether you use Reef  or someone else, here are the four best pieces of advice you will ever read on Brazilian Waxing.

1. Make sure that your therapist is qualified in Brazilian Waxing
Waxing is an unregulated industry and anyone can hire a shop front, so don't mistake a Therapist as qualified just because they have a salon with pretty lights and flashing gismos.  You are about to let them loose on a very personal part of your body and it's your right to know that they are skilled, so don't hesitate to ask to see their credentials. 

If they're qualified to perform Brazilian Wax treatments, they won't be offended by your request.  In fact, their credentials will most likely be proudly displayed on the wall.  However, if they can't oblige your request, my suggestion is to run. 

2. Avoid people who offer discounted Brazilian Waxing
Businesses need to turn a profit or they'll go broke.  That's a fact of life.  If a business sells a service at a discounted price, that's fine, but they still have to pay rent, wages, and so on.  There are only two ways that they can turn a profit - cut costs by using cheaper wax, or pump through a lot of clients fast.

Quantity, not quality.  Do you really want your special bits treated that way?  Or is it worth spending another fifteen bucks down the road?

3. Ask what type of wax they use
There are two types of professional wax: strip wax and hot wax.  Both types are applied with a small spatula and are quite warm, between 45 and 65 degrees, but that's where the similarities end. 

Strip wax requires a paper strip to remove it.  It's perfect for large areas of the body but it's not designed for sensitive regions such as eyebrows, face, bum crease, and genitalia. 

Despite this fact, strip wax is still widely used for the wrong purpose.  If you choose this option for your Brazilian Wax, you'll have the bruises and skin tears to prove it.  

On the other hand, hot wax sets on its own and comes off like a pliable strip of plastic. 

It's specifically designed for sensitive areas, and if used with a high quality pre-wax oil, greatly reduces the chance of skin trauma. 

Ask your Therapist what kind they use for Brazilian Waxing, especially if their price is cheap.  Give them three stars if they use hot wax, an extra star if it contains titanium dioxide to reduce skin trauma, and the final star if they use a top grade pre-wax oil.   

4. Are they comfortable with their profession?
Does the person on the phone sound nervous?  Are they uncomfortable discussing specific details of the Brazilian Wax treatment? If so, chances are that they'll behave exactly the same way during the waxing session. 

Brazilian Waxing is a very specialised field, and practitioners must feel confident with what they are doing, and completely at ease with the naked human body.  If not, they are likely to use awkward movements, and the session will be painful.

THE REEF WAY

We pride ourselves on being a Health and Lifestyle studio, not a beauty salon. 

Our focus is atmosphere, not attitude, the mood professional yet very relaxed. 

We'll begin the treatment by gathering information about your general health and any past waxing experiences you may have had.

This is to ensure that we employ the very best techniques and take all necessary precautions.

The process just takes a few minutes and you'll only have to do it once.

You'll then be shown to one of our air-conditioned waxing rooms. 

We do our best to preserve your modesty throughout, and at no time will you be asked to get into strange positions.

If your pubic hair is long, we may trim it first.  It is best not to attempt it yourself before the treatment, or you may cut the hair too short. 

We'll then apply a cooling antiseptic solution, followed by pre-wax oil to help the wax adhere to the hair and not the skin. 

We use a special Brazilian Wax blend by Caron, titanium dioxide enriched, and infused with strawberry, rose, and almond oils that will overwhelm your senses. 

We'll take our time to ensure the very best result, talking you through the process as we go.  

At the end of the treatment, we'll apply our very own Melaleuca After Wax Lotion which soothes the area beautifully. 

Then finally, we'll give you some handy after-care tips and suggestions to make the most of your Brazilian Waxing treatment. 

And that's it.  Doesn't sound so scary now, does it?

Our goal is to keep you happy and hopefully see you again.  If you have any questions before or after your Brazilian Wax treatment, don't hesitate to call.

If you'd like to view our prices and FAQ section, this link will take you there.

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