Heading into bathing suit season, many of us are working towards our summer goals and preparing to become ‘beach body’ ready. For some of us, that means hitting the gym to tone the body and drop a few extra pounds. For others, this could mean breaking out the razor or opting for a specialized waxing treatment for smooth, glowing skin. But for Brooklyn’s leading waxing salon, Brazils Waxing Center, literally every body is a beach body.
“We focus on full body, all-natural, organic hard waxing for both men and women, young and old, in a judgment-free, body positive zone,” says Brazils Waxing Center partner, Uthman Arogundade.
Creating an Environment of Body Positivity
The summer is a beautiful time to connect with friends and enjoy a sunnier disposition. But despite its free-spirited nature, the summer can also induce a great deal of pressure for both men and women to look a certain way, not to mention fitting a certain image. Focused primarily on the value of inclusion, Brazils Waxing Center hopes to alleviate some of this pressure, welcoming individuals of every age, gender, and body type from the moment they step into the door. The waxing salon also makes a point to make each client feel at home, creating a relaxing, spa-like experience that everyone can enjoy.
“Upon walking in, you will see a clean, bright and vibrant facility with white décor and pops of color. First-timers check-in on modern iPad stands. Our music is curated by the staff. Our waxing rooms are unique and very chic – customers get to lay down on 360-degree reclining waxing chairs. We use a custom blend of our own proprietary hard wax,” Uthman Arogundade adds.
A New Breed of Waxing Salons
It’s no wonder why the salon has amassed literally hundreds of Yelp reviews with the highest ratings in Brooklyn over the course of just one year. Opened in March of 2018, Brazils Waxing Center delivers a six-step waxing process using hard wax to minimize discomfort and maximize results. Unlike soft wax methods that utilize cloth strips, Brazil’s wax sticks to hair, instead of skin to create a less painful experience overall. The salon also utilizes 360-degree reclining chairs to reach every angle effectively in the most comfortable position. Each client is treated as an individual, given their own individualized wax pot to ensure sanitary practices. In other words, Brazils Waxing Center never ‘double dips.’ Combining medical-grade equipment, with a warm and relaxing spa environment, Brazils Waxing Center makes waxing a painless experience for all.
Compelling Reasons to Wax
But first, what exactly is waxing? Waxing is a popular semi-permanent hair removal technique that removes hair from the root. While you may have gotten used to the nicks and cuts that come with shaving, waxing can present a safer and less painful alternative. Waxing has also been known to last a lot longer than shaving techniques. In fact, clients of Brazils Waxing Center typically see results that last between four to six weeks. After waxing, hair grows back thinner and lighter as well, making the hair follicles weaker over time.
Ditching the Toxic Environment
Another compelling reason to wax is that waxing products are typically derived from all-natural ingredients. Unfortunately, a number of other skincare products out there and found in drugstores or online are lurking with dangerous chemicals that not only irritate the skin but can also lead to toxicity in the body and scary disease like cancer in the long run. Chemicals like Triethanolamine are commonly found in shaving creams and gels and have been associated with hormone disruption as well as cancer-causing nitrates. Other chemicals have been known to produce a number of health issues ranging from osteoarthritis to heart disease to early-onset menopause. If that isn’t scary enough, Polytetrafluoroethylene is the exact same ingredient used to make non-stick cookware like Teflon. Imagine absorbing that into your body! Phthalates are another scary breed of chemicals found in shaving creams and other beauty products. Phthalates are used to make plastics and essentially act as endocrine disruptors that can affect the hormones in the brain. Pregnant women are even advised against the use of this chemical as it can affect the mental and physical development of their offspring.
Redefining Beauty Ideals
It’s time to leave this toxic environment behind for good! By challenging beauty ideals and welcoming an attitude of inclusivity, it’s places like Brazils Waxing Center that will change the beauty landscape for the better. Leading with a natural approach and the trademarked motto, Appreciate Every Body®, Brazils Waxing Center celebrates one universal truth, we are all beautiful.