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This page contains nude virtual images for the
purpose of defining various treatments.
It is YOUR choice if you continue.
We do a lot of different things at Reef but
without a doubt, Men's Waxing is at the centre of it all.
In fact, we do so much Male Waxing, that we buy wax by the
tonne.
That's
not a boast, but some serious comfort for guys who are
considering a first time wax and don't know where to go or who
to trust.
We unashamedly specialise in Male Waxing, and
throughout the beauty industry, we are regarded as pioneers and
specialists in the field.
So that's our sales pitch - I hope you liked it
:)
Below you'll find all our services, prices, and
tips,
plus answers to every question under the sun.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any
questions or to make a booking.
Have a brilliant day,
Andrew Thompson,
Director, Body Sync Group
Men get waxed for many reasons. The most common are to
satisfy their own sense of self-image or to please a
partner.
Waxing
also enhances sensory pleasure during intimacy, hence the
popularity of Brazilian Waxing.
Male Waxing is not new - It simply spent a
century or two out of the limelight.
The removal of body hair was mainstream in
Ancient Egypt and Rome, during the Elizabethan era and the
Renaissance, and in nineteenth century Europe.
During the last 10 years particularly, its time
has come again, and men from all walks of life, of all ages,
races, and sexuality, are now waxing devotees.
Waxing can be performed on any part of the body
from toes to face.
- 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.
- Use a proper after-wax lotion for at least a
day after the treatment, and again when regrowth begins to
appear. A bottle of Melaleuca costs about $10 and will
last several treatments. Extra tip: It's a great
aftershave too.
- 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.
- As regrowth comes through at about the 3 week
mark, gently exfoliate each day then follow with Melaleuca
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.
Is Waxing permanent?
Do many guys get waxed? What do
they wax?
Why do guys get waxed?
How much does waxing hurt?
What is a Brazilian Wax?
If I get a Brazilian Wax, will it
increase sensitivity during sex?
I'm worried that I'll get aroused
during my Brazilian treatment.
Will I have to get on all fours to
have a Brazilian Wax?
I've had a Brazilian before and they
made me wear a g-string. Do I have to?
Will my therapist be male or female?
Can you do a waxing outcall to my
home?
Can I book a spray tan after my wax
treatment?
Can I go to the solarium straight
after my wax treatment?
A salon
told me they were Reef Beauty Certified. What does this mean?
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're interested in trying
permanent reduction, take a look at our IPL Hair Removal and
sPTF Hair Removal pages.
Do many
guys get waxed? What do they wax?
Around 70%
of our waxing clients are male, and the most common areas are
backs, chests, bums, legs, and Brazilians.
In
2009, Reef Beauty stores used just under 3 tonnes of wax on men.
To date, our youngest male waxing client is an 11 year old
cycling star, and our oldest an 87 year old great-grandfather
who wanted to surprise his wife for their 60th anniversary.
The range and reasons are diverse, and chances are, our
clients are not so different to you.
Why do
guys get waxed?
Guys usually get waxed to satisfy
their sense of self-image, or because their partners prefer the
smooth look. Waxing can also be cultural, attaching itself
to certain professions, and not the ones you'd expect.
Around half of Reef Beauty's waxing clients are people in
the public eye - teachers, policemen, doctors, and lawyers.
You can't get more mainstream than that.
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 doesn't
have time to fully develop.
As a general rule of thumb,
the most tender areas on a guy are the chest, sides, arms, and
feet.
Further down the list are the perineum
and the base of the penis shaft.
Despite popular
myth, the least tender area is definitely the bum crack.
The bum cheeks, back and scrotum aren't too bad either.
What is
a Brazilian Wax?
It's a big subject but briefly,
it means waxing of hair from the genital region.
If I
get a Brazilian, will it increase sensitivity during sex?
Yes, dramatically. The difference is amazing.
I'm
worried that I'll get aroused during my Brazilian treatment.
Don't stress.
A
degree of arousal is common when someone is working in the
genital area, be it a doctor, a nurse, or a waxing therapist.
It has little to do with true arousal and more to do with
adrenaline. In any case, once the waxing treatment begins,
the sensation quickly passes.
The only thing you
need to focus on is feeling comfortable with yourself, and that
includes not beating yourself up over a reaction that's
perfectly natural.
The only very rare time that arousal
becomes a problem is when a client asks one of our Therapists to
"finish them off", or starts masturbating in front of them, or
decides to "accidentally" feel up the Therapist during the
treatment.
It's traumatic for staff to be
threatened by sexual predators. We call the police without
a second thought.
I've
had a Brazilian before and they made me wear a g-string.
Do I have to?
For safety reasons, girls must wear
a disposable g-string, while guys cannot.
We
realise that this safety policy conflicts with our competitors
but our system will eventually become the industry norm.
Our focus is on client safety, not the timidness of therapists.
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 we have no idea why.
We'll do our best to
preserve your modesty at all times, and you won't need to get
into any strange positions at all.
Will my
therapist be male or female?
With the exception of
Rockhampton store, your Therapist will usually be female,
however, if you specifically want a male Therapist, please
tell us when you book and we'll do our best to accommodate
you.
As a general guide to who's on
where and when:
In our Brisbane studios,
most of our Therapists are female but
Steven and Andrew also float between the stores,
predominantly in the evenings and on weekends.
Andrew also services Gold
Coast on Mondays and every second Saturday.
In Central Queensland, Andrew performs
all treatments at Reef Rockhampton and also conducts the mobile
service to Biloela, Monto, Blackwater, and Emerald.
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 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 come back in a
day or two for tanning.
Can I
go to the solarium after my treatment?
Definitely
not.
You should avoid heat following a wax
treatment and solariums take heat to the extreme.
Also, the chemicals in solarium tanning
lotions will inflame the skin after waxing. Leave 2 to 3
days between waxing and solarium tanning.
It should also be said that Reef Beauty
does not agree with or condone the use of solariums or any other
UV tanning device, even after that time.
A salon
told me they were Body Sync Certified. What does this
mean?
Until about 2006, we offered training in
waxing to other salons and they would send their staff to us.
The therapists then receive a
certificate upon completion listing details of their particular
level of skill.
Any therapists making the claim that
they trained with us are usually happy to present their
credentials.
Please don't contact us to find out
details of a particular therapist who has undergone training
with us, as this is confidential information.
We no longer train people outside our
own company.
