Here's the thing. I don't like having my hand held, I don't like build-up to the event, I don't need anyone soothing me letting me know that it'll be over soon and it's not surgery.
But, secretly, I do appreciate kindness with solid professionalism and know-how, and that is what I got from Lulu at the J. Sisters Salon. She had a lovely bedside manner, welcomed me into the little room, and with a bright smile said "you know what to do; I'll be back in just a minute with the wax."
I need someone who'll be matter-of-fact, very knowledgeable, and NOT SHY. Bliss Spas may give you the lit candle, lemon water, soft robe, disposable paper bikini action along with the soft sing-song voice you usually save to coax your five-year old into the bath, but they don't GET UP IN THERE. Some of their technicians actually seem scared.
Lulu (and the other ladies, from what I hear), are efficient, distract you when needed (the aforementioned GET UP IN THERE moment), give recommendations for about how frequently you should address your lady-parts based on the texture of your hair, and are happy to answer questions. They're also going to go with your general mien - if you tend towards quiet, as I did at first, they'll go with it. If you get chatty, so will they.
Lulu and I chatted comfortably after she finished the part I dislike the most (the Get Up In There area), and the whole procedure went swimmingly. The most sensitive area stung for a minute or two afterwards and subsided. I checked myself out and saw that I was good to go; no need to avoid the gym or yoga, etc. - to wit, I've never really had a problem with this, so if you have sensitive skin, keep in mind you may have to take extra steps.
Saw all the negative reviews, and I get it, but I don't. Truth of it is this: you're hiring a technician to forcibly remove hair from your most important parts with hot wax, and it's going to sting. Speak up, ask questions, and if you'd like them to use different products from what they provide, ask, and they're happy to adjust to you. You can't be a fading flower when it comes to this.
I thought Lulu was fabulous, and I'm glad to have a new regular place to go where they minimize the pain to a brief sting, their products for post-waxing do the trick, they're happy to help you feel sexy and are frank about sending you off cheerily, sending their regards to your husband/lover/next-person-to-see-your-grooming-habits ... :) read more