studio 31 http://marcthom.net Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:36:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Waxing… Lessen The Hurt http://marcthom.net/waxing-lessen-the-hurt/ http://marcthom.net/waxing-lessen-the-hurt/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:09:06 +0000 marc http://marcthom.net/?p=1383 To say that waxing never hurts at all would be inaccurate, but it’s certainly true that for some people it hurts a lot less than others – especially when they make sure all of the conditions are right and that your wax is being performed by a professional.

[How to Lessen Any Discomfort]

There are a number of factors that can increase or decrease the discomfort felt during a waxing session, such as the heat of the wax and how quickly it is removed, and when you’re waxed by a professional, you’re more likely to enjoy a pain-free experience.

The area of the body that is being waxed is a big factor on the pain levels experienced, as some areas of skin are far more sensitive than others. For example, you can expect an eyebrow wax to be a lot faster and less ... Read More »]]> To say that waxing never hurts at all would be inaccurate, but it’s certainly true that for some people it hurts a lot less than others – especially when they make sure all of the conditions are right and that your wax is being performed by a professional.

[How to Lessen Any Discomfort]

There are a number of factors that can increase or decrease the discomfort felt during a waxing session, such as the heat of the wax and how quickly it is removed, and when you’re waxed by a professional, you’re more likely to enjoy a pain-free experience.

The area of the body that is being waxed is a big factor on the pain levels experienced, as some areas of skin are far more sensitive than others. For example, you can expect an eyebrow wax to be a lot faster and less painful than a bikini wax.

[Waxing Prep]

There are also several different kinds of wax, and it’s important that the correct kind is used for the type of hair you have. Good technicians also know that by pressing hard on an area in the seconds directly after it’s been waxed can dull the pain.

Before you have a wax, you should also prepare yourself well if you’re hoping to reduce the ouch-factor. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine as stimulants can make your skin extra sensitive to pain. Drink water instead, and remember to relax.

[Get a professional to wax]

To enjoy being waxed by a professional who uses a high quality of wax and has plenty of experience in making the process as comfortable as possible, call and make an appointment with the beauty experts at Studio 31

Make A Booking

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Many men are under the false pretense that a generic shaving gel or cream lather will suffice when preparing the skin for a shave. It’s totally incorrect. All men need to use a pre shave cream or oil before applying a shaving gel or cream lather.

I recommend the Barbers best kept secret Prorasio Primo e Dopo Cream or E SHave Oil. Most men actually are only half way there and need to do the following steps to getting a close and ejoyable shave:

Step 1/ In or out of the shower cleanse daily and exfoliate/scrub once to twice weekly.

Step 2/ Apply a suggested Pre shave cream or oil. With coarse ... Read More »]]> Whether you suffer from what feels like ’sensitivity’ or ingrown hairs on the neck, then you need to ask yourself perhaps it’s my tools causing the problem rather than the tradesman!

Many men are under the false pretense that a generic shaving gel or cream lather will suffice when preparing the skin for a shave. It’s totally incorrect. All men need to use a pre shave cream or oil before applying a shaving gel or cream lather.

I recommend the Barbers best kept secret Prorasio Primo e Dopo Cream or E SHave Oil. Most men actually are only half way there and need to do the following steps to getting a close and ejoyable shave:

Step 1/ In or out of the shower cleanse daily and exfoliate/scrub once to twice weekly.

Step 2/ Apply a suggested Pre shave cream or oil. With coarse growth areas apply repeatedly. Let stimulate and invigorate the shave area for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3/ Apply a shave gel or cream with hands or Brush for better effect.

Step 4/ Heat the shaving blade under hot water and shave with the grain.

Step 5/ Hot Towel against the face

Step 6/ Heat the shaving blade under hot water and shave against the grain. If sensitive, shave to the side of the grain.

Step 7/ Apply a shave balm to soothe skin and minimse redness.

Welcome guys to a better regime for shave.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Tanning

• Do wear baggy dark clothing to your tan to avoid marking or rubbing

• Do exfoliate your whole body especially elbows, ankles and knees

• Do shave or wax the day before your tan

• DONT wear deodorant to your tan

• DONT moisturise before tanning

]]> When getting your tan on, its important that you prep before getting it applied.  Here are some tips on what you can do to keep your tan for longer.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Tanning

• Do wear baggy dark clothing to your tan to avoid marking or rubbing

• Do exfoliate your whole body especially elbows, ankles and knees

• Do shave or wax the day before your tan

• DONT wear deodorant to your tan

• DONT moisturise before tanning

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