Oct
2011
All You Need To Know About Brazilian Waxing In One Book
My name is Ling and I am 31 years of age and I am still a Brazilian waxing virgin. This is largely due to fear of not knowing what to expect, followed by my low pain threshold. However, after reading Confessions Of A Brazilian Waxing Queen by Svetlana Burckhardt, I feel like I’m ready!!! Allow me to share…
This is a book which got me hooked from start to finish. In fact, I read the entire book on the same evening I got sent it for review. For a Brazilian waxing virgin like me, it provides a helpful insight in what to expect if I ever decide to get a Brazilian wax. And for those who get this done an a regular basis, they can identify and chuckle along to all the stories Svetlana shares in the book.
A Brazilian wax, also referred to as the full monty will remove all visible hair from the bikini line, pubic area, labia and anal area. A client can opt to leave a small strip or triangle of hair on top of the pubic bone, or can choose the Hollywood Wax trend where all hair is removed, every last strand.
Easy to read – check. Funny – check. Helpful – check. Ready to book a Brazilian waxing appointment with Svetlana – check…except she is based in Sydney! Gah! Never mind, because I got to ask Svetlana a few questions…
Svetlana Burckhardt, Director of EyebrowExperts and author of Confessions of a Brazilian Waxing Queen.
http://www.confessionsofabrazilianwaxingqueen.com, http://www.eyebrowexperts.com
Q&A’s With Svetlana Burckhardt
1. Why do we all need to read your book, “Confessions Of A Brazilian Waxing Queen”?
Well you don’t HAVE to, but I think you should : ) I have experienced so many funny, awkward and outright odd things in my years as a beauty therapist, especially when it comes to intimate waxing. I just had so much material, I needed to put pen to paper. I’m delighted with the results, if I do say so myself! As well as these ‘tales from the waxing table’, I have shared my personal beauty tips and tricks honed over the years, and an assortment of celeb beauty tricks. My main goal in life is to make women feel beautiful and empowered and I think ‘Confessions’ will help women feel this way.
2. For a newbie, what are your top tips for finding a suitable Brazilian waxer?
Ask your friends! Look at their website and testimonials. Do not be lured by bargain basement offers. You pay for quality and professionalism, believe me! The room should be sanitary, there should be a fressh sheet on the waxing table, and the therapist should never double dip into the waxing pot. If you are unsure, run for the hills! Yes, it may be awkward. But it’s better than risking infection or a shoddy result.
3. How should one prepare for a Brazilian wax?
Exfoliate daily in the lead up to your wax. Trim your pubic hair to between 1/8 and 1/4 inch length (it’s the courteous thing to do). If you are wary of the pain, take a panadol or ibuprofen. Avoid coffee beforehand as it is a stimulant and can increase sensitivity.
4. Some Brazilian waxes last for 60 minutes, but you do yours in 7 minutes. What’s your secret?
Confessions Of A Brazilian Waxing Queen
khatsii
27/10/2011 at 11:06 am (576 days ago)great review + interview! this is going to be on my xmas list HAHA maybe for the boyf to buy to scare him a lil >:D keke
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Ling Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
@khatsii, <3 thanks
And yeah, scare him LOL
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Rin
27/10/2011 at 1:00 pm (576 days ago)Brazilians seem scary, but once you get it done, it’s really not as bad as you think it will be. I’ve been getting them for years! And it gets easier with each session
Go for it!
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Ling Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
@Rin, *eeks* I don’t know…maybe one day I will summon the courage to spread my legs! LOL
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Gabs
27/10/2011 at 3:39 pm (576 days ago)I can say with confidence that I will never get this done. haha. I could barely stand to get a gynecological exam and I only did it because uterine cancer runs in my family. And the pain -_____-
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Ling Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@Gabs, Gynae exams MUST be horrible!!!! And for some bizarre reason, most of the gynaecologists I know are male!!!! Yikes!!!
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Megan
27/10/2011 at 5:41 pm (576 days ago)This books sounds like a laugh! I’ve been getting brazilian waxes for years and once you get over the first time it really becomes no big deal at all.
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Ling Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@Megan, You’ll probably enjoy it since you are a season waxer
But I’m too scared…*eeks*
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javi
27/10/2011 at 7:51 pm (575 days ago)Could you recommend a place where to do this?? I need it but I´m new here!! Please =_=
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Ling Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@javi, Where do you live Javi?? And I don’t really know anyone because I don’t get it done myself…but I can ask for you…
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javi Reply:
October 28th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
@Ling, I live in st kilda, in wellington street
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Michelle
27/10/2011 at 9:14 pm (575 days ago)Haha! I’m 32 and am also a virgin in this department. I just don’t get it. I still can’t get up the courage to try it and don’t think I ever will. There’s nothing wrong with being ‘neatly trimmed’ in that area instead.
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Ling Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
@Michelle, That’s true! Neatly trimmed is better than having a jungle – which is what mine was before I started using the Schick bikini trimmer
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