Hi and welcome,
My name is Andrew Thompson. I've been working on bodies for nearly three decades.
One of my core specialties is removing unwanted body hair, and I perform around 20 Ladies' Brazilian Waxing treatments each week.
It's a very common treatment nowadays but despite this, it's easy for a potential 'waxee' to become confused by all the jargon and myths flying around.
To overcome that, I've put a lot of information about Ladies' Brazilian Waxing on this page including prices, after care tips and answers to every question you can imagine.
I want to show you that at Reef, Brazilian Waxing is indeed a specialty. I also understand that women come in all shapes and ages and sizes, and are self conscious if they don't have the 'perfect' body type.
You don't have to worry about that here. With 100,000 hair removal treatments under my belt, I'm confident there's nothing I haven't seen before. I'm not going to judge you. I want you to walk through the door feeling comfortable and relaxed.
So that's the big sell 😊
Have a brilliant day,
Andrew Thompson.
Styles & Prices ~ Ladies' Bikini & Brazilian Waxing
Ladies' Basic Bikini Wax
The Basic Bikini removes hair from the sides top of undies line. Suits ladies who just wish to tidy up, and don't wear garments that are terribly revealing. Does not include labia, perineum, snail, or bum crease.
The Ladies' G-string Bikini is similar to the Basic Bikini but tapers in closer at the front, and includes the bum crease. Suits ladies who wear g-strings, high leg swimwear, or narrow undies. Does not include labia or perineum.
Basic Bikini: $29
G-string Bikini: $39
With snail: add $10
With inner thighs: add $20
Ladies' Brazilian Waxing
The Wedge Brazilian, or 3X as it's sometimes known, removes the hair from the labia and perineum, with optional anus. This is a popular style for first timers who aren't sure about going completely hairless.
Price: $59
With snail $69
With inner thighs $79
With snail and inner thighs $85
The Landing Strip Brazilian wax leaves a narrower strip than the Wedge but is the same in all other ways. This is another popular style for first timers. Does not include snail.
Price: $59
With snail $69
With inner thighs $79
With snail and inner thighs $85
The Teardrop is a cute and fun alternative to the usual landing strip style. This looks best on girls with particularly dense pubic hair to make the tapered teardrop shape stand out.
Price: $59
With snail $69
With inner thighs $79
With snail and inner thighs $85
It all comes off, girls! By far, the 4X Brazilian is the most popular bikini waxing treatment.
Price: $59
With snail $69
With inner thighs $79
With snail and inner thighs $85
Tips & tricks ~ Ladies' Bikini & Brazilian Waxing
- Wear loose fitting clothing to your treatment. If you are receiving a Brazilian Wax, ensure that you wear undies made of cotton so the skin can breathe, or alternatively, wear none. Don't wear silks or satins until the skin has calmed.
- Avoid having sex on the morning of your treatment so your labia are not overly sensitive.
- After a wax, avoid chlorine pools, saunas, the gym, and hot tubs until your skin has calmed down, to minimise the risk of inflammation.
- Sweating will increase the recovery time. If you live near a beach, a swim in salt water is great.
- Avoid colognes and antiperspirants until the skin has calmed down.
- You can also make a saline wash using half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, and pad it over the area.
- Do not exfoliate the waxed area until it has calmed down completely. Your skin may return to normal quickly or it could take 48-72 hours.
- Use a proper after-wax lotion for at least two days after your treatment, and again when regrowth begins to appear. A bottle of Caron after-wax lotion costs $15 and will last for several treatments.
- As regrowth comes through at about the 3 week mark, gently exfoliate each day with a high quality exfoliant scrub. We recommend and stock Ocean Road White Smoothing Body Scrub which costs around $29 and will last several treatments. After your shower, apply your Caron after-wax lotion.
- Waxing Treatments should be spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Your hair should be at least 5mm long for the wax to grip it.
- You can also read about what a Brazilian Wax entails in the Knowledge Base article, About Brazilian Waxing.
Frequently Asked Questions ~ Ladies' Bikini & Brazilian Waxing
How much does waxing hurt?
As a general guide, the feeling is like being slapped with a plastic ruler and fades quickly. Follow up treatments are gentler than the first, as the hair hasn't had time to fully develop.
Will I have to get on all fours to have a Brazilian?
No. A lot of places still ask clients to get on their hands and knees but I have no idea why.I will do my best to preserve your modesty at all times, and you won't need to get into any strange positions at all.
I'm pregnant. Can I get waxed?
If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy, sorry no. The reason for this is purely a safety issue, as the first trimester is when most problems with pregnancy arise. However, if you are well advanced or about to deliver and don't want to be shaved on the delivery table, by all means, yes you can be waxed.
Is Waxing Permanent?
No. Over years, waxing may have a general thinning effect but if you stop waxing, it will return to its previous state. If you want a more permanent solution, Reef has two options, Active Enzyme which is used in conjunction with waxing, or PTF Laser Hair Removal with is a light-based treatment. Here are the links to each page:
If I get a Brazilian, will it increase sensitivity during sex?
Yes, dramatically. The difference is amazing. It's even better if your partner gets done too.
How old do I have to be to get a Bikini Wax?
If you just want a standard bikini wax AND if your mother has signed the consent form AND she is present in the room during treatment * not a friend or sister - only your mother * then 15 is OK. If you want a Brazilian Wax, I will not treat a female client under the age of 18.
I'm self conscious about how I look and I'm worried you'll judge me.
I've worked with naked human bodies of all shapes and sizes my entire adult life. You have nothing that I haven't seen before, so don't stress.
Do I have to wear one of those stupid paper g-strings?
Preferrably. The disposable g-string is designed to prevent wax going where it shouldn't. It's about safety, not modesty. I understand that the one-size-fits-all is too small for plus sized ladies. Don't worry, we'll work it out.
What could prevent me having a treatment?
To save replication here, this article in the Reef Knowledge Base lists the contraindications and reasons why you may not be suitable for treatment.
Can you do a waxing outcall to my home?
Unfortunately no, it would make the treatment too expensive. Wax pots take around 40 minutes to heat up, and we would have to charge for that time. If we preheat the pots, then we risk spillage during transportation, which again is a costly (and messy) affair.
Can I book a spray tan for after my wax treatment?
Unfortunately no. The after wax lotion will create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution. Ideally you should leave the after wax lotion on, then go for a spray tan in a day or two.
Will my Therapist be male or female?
I shouldn't have to qualify this question but I will. Your therapist will be me, Andrew Thompson, a male with nearly 20 years experience in the beauty industry, and over 30 years working with naked human bodies, as an artist, sports practitioner, remedial massage therapist, and acupuncturist. If you have issues with my gender, regardless of my experience and unblemished reputation over three decades, I'd prefer you went somewhere else.
A salon told me they were Reef Certified. What does this mean?
Over the years, some salons have sent their staff to me for training. The therapists receive a certificate upon completion listing details of their particular level of skill. It is important to note that I only accredit individual therapists, not the entire salon. Any therapist making the claim that they trained with Reef will be happy to present their credentials. Please don't contact me to find out details of a particular therapist who has undergone training with me, as this is confidential information.