I get waxed quite regularly and every time I always walk out with red bumps all over the area that was waxed. Any suggestions on how to reduce redness? I’ve heard tea tree oil and cold/hot compresses help, is this true? 

Even regular waxers have to endure the embarrassing red bumps or patches.  

The most common area to be effected by redness is the brow line. The skin on the face, and most especially around the eyes, is the most sensitive and delicate on the entire body; special care must be taken when waxing the brows, upper lip, etc. If you have fairer skin, you may tend to get what we call “pink eye shadow” or get blotches or bumps more readily than someone with darker skin. Keep in mind there are exceptions to this rule. But, also know that redness and bumps only last for a short time.

We try and help minimize the redness and bumps with Azulene oil, made of essential oils, lavender, sage, sandlewood. This wonderful smelling oil helps calm and soothe reddened skin after waxing.

A cold compress is a good option, as well. Cold will cause vasoconstriction, which narrows the blood vessels and slows the blood flow to an area. The cold compress will also help with inflammation if you’re feeling a little puffy after your wax.

Don't use a hot compress because it will do the opposite and, honestly, I don't think it will feel very good.

Cheers,

Alex
Waxing the City-Denver

Sometimes AFTER I get my eyebrows waxed I can see a very defined line where the hair was removed. Typically it doesn’t go away for at least a week, sometimes even two. Any ideas why this is?

It's hard to say exactly why you can see a very defined line along your brow, but the first thing that comes to mind is that this is probably a tan line.

The first question I have for you is how frequently are you waxing your brows? You also mentioned that this only happens to you  “sometimes.” So, my second question would be to see if you notice this line only if it has been a longer period of time since your previous wax.
 
Also, you may notice this line in the summer months more or if you are exposed to the sun.
 
My guess is that this line doesn't go away for a week to two weeks, enough time for which the new skin is exposed to the sun and has a chance to get "some color" or that the skin surrounding the new skin has faded in color.

My advice to you to help minimize this issue is:

1.    Get brow shaping’s on a more regular basis. I recommend every 2-6 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows.

2.    You could play with make-up to try and blend this line.

3.    Try a self-tanner, but be very careful if you go this route, it will be hard to match your skin tone.

I hope this answers your question and these tidbits help!

Always,

Summer
Waxing the City- Dallas