I know, I know, most people don’t think it is a big deal to get waxed at a nail salon. Most clients, friends or acquaintances have said things to me like “oh it’s just a small area like my lip or eyebrow” or “it’s easier to get it done while I’m getting my nails done”. But lets just ask ourselves some questions:

1. does the waxer/nail technician have you fill out any health history form for your skin?

2. does she ask you what skin care products you are using or if you are using any skin-thinning agents that might cause tearing of the skin or rashes (such as retin-a, proactive, accutane, obagi, avage etc.)?

3. does she double-dip her wax stick into the wax pot?

4. if there is no wax pot, does she use a tube of wax with a roller-applicator on the end? How many people before you have had that roller run across their skin?

5. would you classify skin care and nail care as the same thing?

The nail salons are notorious for being very unclean when it comes to waxing (not to mention the insensitivity to privacy when they wax your upper lip in front of everyone! I’ve been there, how awkward!)

My feeling is that your skin is your number 1 friend for the rest of your life. It is your protector and your beauty, so I believe we should treat it with the utmost care and cleanliness. Your skin is the first thing people see, especially the skin on your face! Skin Care Therapists (or Aestheticians) are trained specifically in skin care and waxing. We are knowledgeable of the structure of the face and how it relates to your eyebrows and brow bone as well. A lot of thought and care goes into a good eyebrow wax. Spend the time to make an appointment with a professional to take care of your skin and brows the right, healthy way. It’s not always convenient, but your health and gorgeous skin is worth it!!!