Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Brazilian waxes?
Yes, some people define a Brazilian bikini wax as removing ALL the hair from the bikini area, whereas other people define it as leaving a little hair on the front of the bikini. At Opulence Waxing Spa, Full Bikini removes a little or a lot of hair (you choose) from the labia area and does not include a Buttocks Strip. A Brazillian Bikini Wax removes a little or a lot of hair from the labia (you choose) and includes the Buttocks Strip.
Do you re-use wax?
Never! We discard all wax strips and do not reuse them.
Will you trim my bikini?
No. The reason? Hygiene. Many salons use an electric buzzer to trim the bikini area. Guess what? There is NO WAY to sanitize an electric buzzer. You can’t submerge an electric buzzer in disinfectant (which is the only way to kill germs) as it will get wet and not work or electrocute somebody. What about scissors? Again, no. Scissors are used for trimming eyebrows. We sanitize all of our implements in hospital grade disinfectant, but still — do you really want a pair of scissors that has trimmed a bikini trimming the hair on your face? We didn’t think so. Our advice to you is to play it safe and buy a small pair of scissors and trim at home.
Should my waxer wear gloves?
Yes. Gloves are for your protection and for the protection of the waxing technician. All Opulence Waxing Spa waxing technicians wear gloves for all services. Our gloves are vinyl and powder free. No latex allowed.
What about double dipping?
We NEVER use a waxing stick twice. The stick is dipped into the wax ONE time and then disposed of.
Will a "wax technician in training" perform my wax?
Not at Opulence Waxing Spa. All our waxing technicians are licensed (as required by the State of New York) and have years and years of experience. No amateurs laying their hands on your unwanted hair. Salons are required to display their licenses for all waxing technicians.
How often should I get waxed?
About every four weeks, As a general rule, hair should be between 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. You shouldn’t wait much more than six weeks between waxing, as the waxing procedure is more painful on longer hair. On the other hand, if you don’t wait long enough, we won’t be able to grab the desired amount of hair to give you a smooth, clean wax. If we determine that your hair is too short, we will suggest that you wait a bit longer before waxing.
Do you offer "in-between" waxing services?
No. It is a waste of your money. Hair grows in cycles of three. As your hair grows out some hair will grow faster than other hair. Waxing between standard waxing sessions will remove some of your hair, but not all of it. A few days after your "in-between" waxing service, the hair that was too short to grab with wax will emerge, but the ones that we were able to grab won’t be long enough. This starts a cycle of what we call intentional staggered re-growth. We try to avoid this practice as it is a waste of your money and not the best practice for your skin. Our job is to remove your hair so we want you hairy!
When should I NOT get a wax?
You should avoid waxing if you have recently been exposed to the sun (naturally or in the tanning salon), will be exposed to the sun in the near future, have just exercised (including swimming) or if you are taking any medication that increases skin sensitivity. Your body temperature should be as close to normal as possible — not too hot please — we don’t want to apply hot wax to a hot body and not too cold as we don’t want the wax to cool as soon as it’s applied to your body.
What should I do right after I get a bikini wax?
Use your Opulence ingrown hair serum daily it will do a bikini wax good. Loose clothing, no exercise for 24 hours after waxing.
Is there anything I should do between waxes?
Between waxes you should exfoliate with Opulence Tumeric Vita-C Full Body Scrub. Especially if you are prone to in-grown hairs. If you get an in-grown hair that is close to the surface, try to get the hair to come through the skin by soaking it with a wet, hot towel, and then tweeze the hair. Also, our scrubs and in are designed to help keep your ingrown hair serum keep you "wax ready" between waxes. You should also keep your skin well moisturized.
Do you offer test patches?
Absolutely. Complimentary. Try our waxes, wait 24 hours and see how your skin reacts.
Can another person accompany me in the waxing room?
We allow a parent to accompany their underage daughter or son in the waxing rooms. All others — including small children — must wait in the reception area.
Do your bikini waxes include the area between the buttocks?
None of our bikini waxes, except for the Brazilian, include a Buttocks Strip wax. First, our menu is à la carte — meaning that you can mix and match to create the bikini that suits your individual taste. For example, some Opulence Waxing Spa customers prefer a Goody-Two-Shoes Bikini (just along the panty line) and a Buttocks Strip, whereas others clients like to take it all off — from the front and the back. Second, we don’t think you should pay for something that you might not necessarily want or need. Not every client is interested in a Buttocks Strip wax or needs one every time they wax.
Can I wax when I have my period?
Yes, as long as you are wearing a tampon. It will most likely be more painful, however. The BEST time to wax is mid-cycle — right around the time that ovulation occurs.
What’s the difference between an eyebrow cleaning and an eyebrow shaping?
An eyebrow cleaning removes hair from above, below, and between the eyebrows, but doesn’t alter the shape of your natural brow. An eyebrow shaping changes the shape of your brow to compliment the shape of your face; an eyebrow shaping typically requires putting some degree of an arch in the brow.
Do you offer waxing services for men?
Yes, we offer a full-service menu for men, from eyebrows to manzillian wax.