Question: Hi Valentina, what is the difference between a Brazilian bikini wax and a Hollywood wax? I have heard both terms used before and I am never sure which to request when I make a waxing appointment.
Valentina: Often times, people use the terms Brazilian wax and Hollywood wax interchangeably, however there are differences between the services. Most salons and spas use the term Brazilian wax, and you can customize your wax experience to your liking during your appointment (i.e., how much you want to remove, etc).
In its truest definition, Brazilian waxes often leave a small strip, triangle or oval shape piece of hair in the front. In the US we have many variations of what we call the Brazilian wax, but the true definition of the Brazilian is to leave a small strip in the front.
A Hollywood wax removes all of the hair, from the front to the very back.
Most salons typically use the term Brazilian wax as it is the most popular and well known. It is common practice to book your appointment and then specify to your technician exactly how you want the service performed. Many technicians will even ask you for your preference.
The amount of hair you remove will often reflect in the price. That is why many establishments list their Brazilian wax prices as ‘$70 and up’. The more you remove, the higher the price goes. Most salons will include a full hair removal in the initial price. If you have unusually course or unruly hair, there may be an added fee to compensate for the extra effort and time taken to fully remove all of the hair. It’s good to ask before you arrive for your appointment so there are no surprises at the register.
About Valentina Chistova
Valentina Chistova is a world-renowned aesthetician and beauty expert whose experience encompasses all facets of skin care and body treatments. Internationally trained, educated and certified, Valentina has devoted more than twenty years to her profession. Throughout her successful career she has provided services to many celebrities, including Mrs. Globe 2001, famous socialite and entrepreneur Ivana Trump, well-known KTU radio personality Michelle Vassage and Olympic figure skating champion Galit Chait Prior to opening AQUAMEDICA in Long Branch NJ, Valentina also consulted with leading dermatologists, providing skin care regimes for their patients.
Valentina is a member of the National Cosmetology Association and a CIDESCO candidate (Comite International Desthetique et de Cosmetologie Desthetique), which is the highest degree of beauty therapy certification available in the United States and worldwide. Most recently, Valentina completed a rigorous training program with the Spanish organization Wontersaf, one of the world's leading centers for trichology, capillary diagnostics and scalp and hair treatment to combat hair loss and other hair dysfunctions. Valentina also holds a Registered Nursing Degree from Kharkov State University and Cosmetology degrees from the Kharkov Medical Institute in the Ukraine and the Capri Institute of Cosmetology in New Jersey.
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