Double-Dip Waxing

Seeking Self · 19-08-2014 2:35pm #1

Hi everyone!

I've been having a Hollywood for about a year now, and I have tried several salons, sometimes travelling quite far, but I've yet to find somewhere that doesn't double-dip their spatula! I find it absolutely revolting, and I never ever go back once I see they do it. Its becoming a right pain now, to the extent where I put it off longer than I should, because I always come away with hideous pimple-like lumps all over the waxed area, I dread to thing what disgusting bacteria or fungus I've caught off someone from it! Anyone know of anywhere with a better hygiene record? South side of Dublin would be best, though I'm willing to travel for somewhere clean!!

(Also, if they don't use strips, all the better, I find strips to be far more painful!)

Thank you in advance!!

S_S

Abrean · 20-08-2014 1:27pm

Waxperts in Dun Laoghaire, they have a policy of no double dipping!

Seeking Self · 20-08-2014 1:44pm

I've heard of Waxperts a few times, their name comes up a lot. Must be a good sign! I can't understand why this isn't a wide spread policy! I'm sure I'm not alone in my disgust. I'll give these guys a go, their website is really cool.
Thank you!

Ah_Yeah · 20-08-2014 1:46pm

I always go to Simply Beauty in Sandyford, they never double dip. I got to Olivia there, she does a great job.

Seeking Self · 20-08-2014 1:49pm

Brilliant, thank you! I'll go take a look.

convert · 21-08-2014 10:40pm

My friend gets those pimples after brazillian waxing - when they asked about it in the salon, they were told that a small number of people get that reaction to the wax. The salon in question uses hot wax (waxperts are probably the best brand), which is what should be used for any wax 'down there', and doesn't double dip the spatula.

On a somewhat related topic: is it normal for salons to double dip when waxing legs? Or is it preferable that they don't?

Seeking Self · 22-08-2014 9:01am

convert wrote: »

My friend gets those pimples after brazillian waxing - when they asked about it in the salon, they were told that a small number of people get that reaction to the wax. The salon in question uses hot wax (waxperts are probably the best brand), which is what should be used for any wax 'down there', and doesn't double dip the spatula.

On a somewhat related topic: is it normal for salons to double dip when waxing legs? Or is it preferable that they don't?

Now that's very interesting. I didn't know that. I'll have a chat with my therapist next time and see if there's anything I can do to prevent it.

I'm actually not a leg waxer. Would you believe I'm too afraid to get it done! I wouldn't have a problem with them double dipping on the legs, but they probably use the same wax pot for bikini area and legs, in which case, I would consider it as bad. I don't want anyone else's ass juice on my legs, thank you very much!!

Ah_Yeah · 22-08-2014 9:31am

I get those pimples after waxing too. I find exfoliating really helps, as sometimes you can be in danger of ingrown hairs if you get them. It's nothing to do with douple dipping.

Seeking Self · 22-08-2014 9:38am

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

I get those pimples after waxing too. I find exfoliating really helps, as sometimes you can be in danger of ingrown hairs if you get them. It's nothing to do with douple dipping.

The double dipping is still beyond gross though. I tried exfoliating them before but they were quite sore, they come up quite fast too, so I don't think I'd be able to catch it before they appear. Thanks for the tip though, I might try a cloth or something soft and see if that helps instead.

Ah_Yeah · 22-08-2014 12:11pm

Seeking Self wrote: »

The double dipping is still beyond gross though. I tried exfoliating them before but they were quite sore, they come up quite fast too, so I don't think I'd be able to catch it before they appear. Thanks for the tip though, I might try a cloth or something soft and see if that helps instead.

Absolutely - double dipping is extremely unhygeinic. But that aside, you can still get the pimples

Mine come up fast and really hurt too - you probably are getting ingrown hairs? Have you tried to get at them with a tweezers to see if there are hairs in there (sorry for being so candid)

convert · 22-08-2014 4:46pm

Seeking Self wrote: »

I wouldn't have a problem with them double dipping on the legs, but they probably use the same wax pot for bikini area and legs, in which case, I would consider it as bad. I don't want anyone else's ass juice on my legs, thank you very much!!

Salons shouldn't be using the same wax for legs and bikini area. The salon I go to uses green wax for the legs and a pink wax (in this case, Waxperts) for the bikini area. They're in different pots and are applied and taken off differently (from what I've been told, as I'm too chicken to get the bikini area waxed!).

Sinall · 22-08-2014 4:48pm

Urbana has a policy of no double dipping - and it's on a poster in each of their rooms! I didn't even realise this was a thing until I saw their signs and I've been getting waxed for 15 years now. There's one in the city centre and another one in Drogheda. I go every six weeks so get a reduced price for a brazilian and they also do a loyalty points/discount scheme. There's a girl named Anne in there who is fantastic.

Ah_Yeah · 22-08-2014 4:50pm

convert wrote: »

Salons shouldn't be using the same wax for legs and bikini area. The salon I go to uses green wax for the legs and a pink wax (in this case, Waxperts) for the bikini area. They're in different pots and are applied and taken off differently (from what I've been told, as I'm too chicken to get the bikini area waxed!).

Yep, this is the case. There's green, pink and white wax. The white wax uses strips, whereas the green and pink are 'hot wax', which peels off directly. The pink wax is used for sensitive areas such as the bikini line and facial areas, and the green on less sensitive areas. Depending on your needs, the white/strip wax can also be used on face and legs.

At least that's how it is in my salon anyway!

Pythia · 22-08-2014 6:15pm

I was in Brazilia today and I'm almost 100% certain the girl was double dipping. She was changing the thingy, just not after every go.

Twee. · 23-08-2014 7:20pm

Are we talking about double dipping in a "communal" wax pot? I wouldn't be happy with that. I went to Wax in the City and they use an individual pot of wax for each client, they throw it out in front of you after. Can't really recall if there was double dipping though!

convert · 24-08-2014 10:42am

I think we're talking about a communal pot...

Seeking Self · 24-08-2014 7:07pm

Twee. wrote: »

Are we talking about double dipping in a "communal" wax pot? I wouldn't be happy with that. I went to Wax in the City and they use an individual pot of wax for each client, they throw it out in front of you after. Can't really recall if there was double dipping though!

Yeah like the big vat thing they heat the wax in. It's common practice to re-use the same spatula for you, and the same pot for every person, meaning there's a high chance for fluid transfer. Which is really disgusting. No one should be happy with it. We should demand better. Waxing costs a fortune, we should get what we pay for.

Ah_Yeah · 24-08-2014 8:39pm

To be honest, as long as they are not reusing the spatula, it doesn't bother me if they use the same pot.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 27-08-2014 9:43pm

I did my training in Brazilia with the Lycon wax, and the trainer actually told me there was "no need" to change the spatula after each application, so you're probably right Pythia.

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