Atlanta - December 16, 2008

Extreme Close-Up

Sweet Samba Spa Waxing

Fade in: Midtown dressing room. Two friends trying on bikinis for a midwinter vacay.

Girl 1: (astonished) Da-amn, girl. What chu got goin’ on down there?

Girl 2: (calmly) It’s December. I’m taking a break, ’kay?

1: No, sister. You’ve gotta book at Sweet Samba Spa. Just opened in Midtown.

2: Oh, man, I hate feeling all exposed. Pain factor?

1: The imported Brazilian wax grips only the hair, so no redness. Plus, you can watch TV—on the ceiling!

2: How much?

1: Bikinis $28. Brazilians start at $40. Just be sure to tip, or they’ll remind you at the front desk. Really. There’s a sign.

2: Fair enough. Still need some clothes for the trip though.

1: Shop Sweet Samba Spa’s boutique. They’ve got Frankie B. jeans, cute hoodies, and Colombian body shapers to handle that jelly.

2: Now you’re saying I’m fat?

Sweet Samba Spa, 884 Monroe Drive, Midtown (404-347-5211 or sweetsamba.com).