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    Welcome to The Waxing Blog: Smooth Talk from Waxing the City. If you want to know more about waxing and skin care for men and women, you're in the right place. Alex Jimenez and Summer Hartshorn — two of Waxing the City's premier cerologists — answer your questions about waxing. There's no such thing as a dumb question. At Waxing the City, we strive to make you as comfortable online as we do at any of our four locations.

    Thursday
    Jul152010

    Male Celebrities Who Should Wax

    Now men, a little bit of body hair is absolutely acceptable.  After all, it is natural.  However, men, how do you know when your body hair is out of control??  How much body hair is too much?  Well, take it from these much-too-hairy celebrities: it's better to wax than to be caught with your hair hanging out!  Just take a look at these good-looking male celebs who are definitely not looking their finest due to some obvious waxing woes!

    Colin Farrell is gorgeous! BUT, we can't see his beautiful eyes underneath those bushy eyebrows!

    And Chad Westwick is looking a little too ungroomed with all that chest hair poking out of his shirt!

    No need to worry though men, manscaping really is IN these days!  Real men, like Harrison Ford, for instance, know when to wax!

    So, men, don't make the same mistakes as some of these hairy male celebrities, instead, take a lesson from Harrison Ford!  Call Waxing The City to make your appointment today!!

    Monday
    Jul122010

    Female Celebrities Who Should Wax

    It's no surprise and nothing new that Americans are just a wee bit obsessed with the Oh-So-Glamorous lives of celebrities.  Perhaps it is because we are mesmerized by celebrities' so-called flawless physical appearances; from their ideal hairstyles, all the way down to their perfectly pedicured toenails.  People want to know how they can look more like their favorite celebrity!  While there are countless "tips & tricks" out there for how to morph yourself into a fabulously flawless famous-look-alike, here at Waxing the City, we believe that every person should only strive to be their most beautiful selves, never somebody else!  We know that no person can ever really be that perfect...even those celebrities we try so hard to emulate!  Even celebrities have flaws!  It's okay though, you don't have to take our word for it, just take a look at some famous females we found who should actually be taking a note from all of you beauties and book themselves an appointment at Waxing the City!

    We are guessing that Drew and Beyonce missed their underarm waxing appointments!  Yikes!

        

     And it looks like Tyra Banks might have missed her upper-lip wax appointment!  Oops!

    Don't make the same mistakes as these female celebrites who need to wax!  Call Waxing the City to make your appointment today!

    Wednesday
    Jun092010

    WTC "Rule Book" For Summertime: Chapter Four; Spray Tanning and Lash/Brow Tinting

    Are you getting ready for that big vacation and trying to get everything done last minute? No doubt many of you have a to do list that includes, “make waxing appointment” and “go to tanning salon.” If this is the case, make sure that in all the hustle and bustle and packing and planning that you schedule those appointments carefully.  One of our clients told us we needed a “Rule Book” for summertime!  So, here are the hot topics….


     

    Chapter Four: Spray Tanning and Lash/Brow Tinting

    We have a true story to share... 

    We had an individual spray tan and then stop by our salon for a quick lash/brow tint on her way to the airport.  Well, the developer that was used in the tinting process reacted with pigment of the spray tan and turned her skin in those areas orange. So, there she was, with orange shaded eyebrows just in time for a vacation! 

    Morale of the story: get your tints before heading to the tanning booth!

    Planning ahead is key! Don’t try to push all of your appointments into the day before your vacation starts! Waxing the City studios are open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (and, for those of you in downtown Denver, the Lodo salon is open Sundays) and our highly trained cerologists and our administrative staff will do their very best to help you schedule your appointments in a timely manner.

     

    Make sure to check back soon for more Waxing The City advice!!

    Wednesday
    Jun022010

    WTC "Rule Book" For Summertime: Chapter Three; Spray Tanning and Waxing

    Are you getting ready for that big vacation and trying to get everything done last minute?  No doubt many of you have a to do list that includes, "make waxing appointment" and "go to tanning salon."  If this is the case, make sure that in all the hustle and bustle and packing and planning that you schedule those appointments carefully. One of our clients told us we needed a "Rule Book" for summertime!  So, we decided to give you exactly that! 

     

    Chapter Three: Spray Tanning and Waxing

    Timing is everything! Waxing should occur BEFORE spray tanning (and again, remember the 24-48 hour rule!) Couple of reasons: first, if you spray tan before waxing it is probable that waxing will remove some of the tanning pigment as the outer layer of skin cells are removed during the waxing process. You certainly don’t want to pay for a beautiful tan and then have it removed prematurely or cause an uneven appearance of the tan. 

    We also recommend waiting 24-48 hours after your wax before entering that spray tanning booth. A short physiology lesson – waxing “opens” your pores, so if you spray tan immediately after waxing it is very possible some of the pigment from the spray tan will enter into your pores and can cause uneven tanning and darker spots to occur. Also heading straight from the waxing table to the spray tanning booth, often times there is a residue left on your legs post-waxng and this will effect the tan.

     

    Make sure to read Chapter Four of the Waxing The City "Rule Book" For Summertime coming soon!

    Friday
    May282010

    WTC "Rule Book" for summertime: Chapter Two, Tanning and Waxing

    Are you getting ready for that big vacation and trying to get everything done last minute?  No doubt many of you have a to do list that includes, "make waxing appointment" and "go to tanning salon."  If this is the case, make sure that in all the hustle and bustle and packing and planning that you schedule those appointments carefully. One of our clients told us we needed a "Rule Book" for summertime!  So, we decided to give you exactly that!

     

    Chapter 2: Tanning and Waxing

    It’s a simple rule: We strongly recommend that you do not get waxed 24 – 48 hours after sun tanning (whether on your back deck or at a tanning salon) and to also wait 24 – 48 hours to tan after waxing.

    The reason for waiting is that if the skin is burned, we cannot perform our best service. With a sunburn, the integrity of the skin is not in a good state. Skin Lifting can occur when the skin is hyper-sensitive and that can lead to a painful waxing experience. If you come into Waxing the City sunburned, your cerologist will not be able to perform your scheduled service(s) until the burn heals.

    If you get waxed first, we discourage you from being in the sun or a tanning bed for 24 – 48 hours. During waxing, a layer of skin is exfoliated and your skin is more vulnerable, most especially to the sun. This can cause severe burning and dark unsightly blotches referred to as hyper-pigmentation on the skin. If you are exposed to the sun after a wax, make sure to use a high SPF for your protection!

     

    Make sure to read Chapter Three of the Waxing The City "Rule Book" For Summertime coming next week!