While laser hair removal may be advertised as the fix-all solution for your unwanted body hair, the benefits may not be as great as they seem. Let's review the truths and myths of laser hair removal.

When you finally set aside a little time to pamper yourself, you want it to be worth every second. Heading into your first Brazilian wax, a time for you to be taken care of – will be a more enriching experience if you know the ins and outs of what to expect. Let’s set you up for success on that first visit with tips from the pros.

Skin lifting from waxing is hair removal gone wrong. When sensitive skin and hot wax combine, it can leave behind what looks like a nasty wax “burn”, leaving you with ripped skin and other serious complications. Keep in mind, however, that skin lifting is not the same as actually burning your skin.

Ingrown hairs spring into existence when hair that is removed from a body part decides to curve back into the skin upon regrowth. Without proper exfoliation and aftercare, you can expect ingrown hairs to occur after shaving, waxing, or any other type of hair removal.

The practice of epilation, or hair removal from the root, has not changed much since the time of the ancient Egyptians; it’s even rumored that Cleopatra herself would get sugared. Though the world of waxing has been around for so long, it is filled to the brim with all sorts of exciting products, textures, and treatments.