September 11, 2007

Wax Off

Stripless Oil Wax

And the Lord said to the woman, “I will greatly increase your pain in the form of disfiguring footwear and razor burn. And don’t get me started on the bikini wax.” — Genesis 3:16

Beauty, in a word, is hell.

But it can hurt a bit less with a wax from Sheilah Collins at Honeydew.

The secret lies in the custom oils she mixes and applies to the soon-to-be-hairless region beforehand, making it easier to pull off the wax. Starting with a carrier oil, she adds different essential oils depending on skin type and time of year, as well as macadamia and kuikui nut varieties for moisture. Then comes a stripless wax, after which she applies a post-wax oil made from chamomile to soothe, close pores, and prevent ingrowns. So afterward, it’ll be beautifully groomed and tended.

Think of it as your own personal Garden of Eden.

Available at Honeydew Beauty Lounge, 2116 Walnut Street (215-963-0499).