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It’s the service that waxing newbies are most afraid to book, BUT here’s the thing, it is actually the most popular body waxing service! Which means it can’t be that bad! With a few insider tips you can make your first Brazilian wax a breeze! We asked our resident waxing queen, Caitlyn Monsees, to give you a list of her top 5 tips and tricks. She says: Caitlyn Blog PostShe says: Buff before you bare: Exfoliating before every wax is a must but people always forget that exfoliating and moisturizing go hand in hand; even down there. Exfoliating and moisturizing before and in between every wax will help to prevent ingrown hairs and make for a cleaner wax. (Ask us about our pineapple enzyme exfoliant). Hide your razors: Do not shave for at least 2 weeks in preparation for your wax. A good rule of thumb is the length of a grain of rice, or a quarter of an inch. Anything longer than an inch will need to be trimmed. Trimming during your appointment adds extra time, which results in a charge for this service. Save your bucks by just trimming at home before your appointment. Avoid feeling the burn: No working out for 24 hours after your Brazilian wax. Your pores will be open and very susceptible to bacteria. The rise in your body temperature combined with sweat makes for the perfect home for bacteria. Use this as an excuse to skip the gym; and maybe order pizza. Skip the stimulants: Caffeine and alcohol can make your skin particularly sensitive. Try to go 24 hours before your wax without these vices. If you can’t start your day without your coffee, book your wax first thing in the morning and reward yourself after. The mythical perfect wax: Your Brazilian will not be perfect after your first wax. Shaving makes your hair blunt and dense. Dense hairs can break off instead of being removed by the root during a wax. New growth is fine and has a smaller root, which is perfect for waxing. Hair also comes and goes in cycles just like the hair on your head. Repeated waxes received every four weeks will help to insure the alignment of these growth cycles for less growth in between. There you have it ladies! Take a moment and a deep breath and book your first Brazilian Brow Waxing in Cary. We know you want to… See you soon! Leslie

Somewhere along the way, women got the idea in their head that blowouts were only meant to last for a day, two days maximum. While it’s true that a blowout isn’t meant to last forever, blowout hair styling can get you through four or five whole days if you know how to care for it. To make sure that your visit to the blowout bar isn’t a waste of time, here are some tips on how to make your blowout last. Dry Shampoo Is Your Friend Many women end up washing away a perfectly good blowout because their roots are starting to feel greasy. You can extend the life of your blowout by using dry shampoo. Dry shampoo will suck up the excess oil at your roots, allowing you to skip the shower. Ask your stylist for a dry shampoo recommendation the next time you’re in the blowdry salon. Sleep Right One of the main ways that women sabotage their new blowout bar style is by not prepping their hair correctly before going to sleep. To keep your hair from becoming tousled overnight, gather your hair into a loose top knot before you to bed. If you really want to do the right thing by your hair while you sleep, invest in a satin pillowcase. Satin pillowcases are gentler on the hair than cotton ones. Add A Little Shine And Hydration If your blowout is starting to look a little dry, bring it back to life by adding a very light bit of hair oil, focusing on the ends as you apply. This will put some shine and moisture back into your hair without weighing it down or making it greasy. You can ask your blowdry salon stylist to recommend some of their favorite oils for your hair type. If you follow these tips, you can get the most out of your blowout. A blowout is a great way to look your best and invest in a single style that will last you throughout the week. If you want to give blowout hair styling a try, call our Blow Dry Bar Apex salon to book an appointment today.