Waxing & Make Up
Waxing~
Lip, Brow or Chin Wax $15.00
Half Leg $40.00
Full Leg $80.00
Lashes & Brows~
Brow Tint $17.00
Lash Tint $17.00
Eyelash Tabs $17.00
Eyelash Strips $17.00
Make-Up~
Make Up Application $50.00
Make Up Lesson $50.00
We carry a full line of Mirabella professional cosmetics including
foundations, concealers, blush, lip color, lip and eye pencils,
mascara, loose powder etc. Gift Cards Available.
Lip, Brow or Chin Wax $15.00
Half Leg $40.00
Full Leg $80.00
Lashes & Brows~
Brow Tint $17.00
Lash Tint $17.00
Eyelash Tabs $17.00
Eyelash Strips $17.00
Make-Up~
Make Up Application $50.00
Make Up Lesson $50.00
We carry a full line of Mirabella professional cosmetics including
foundations, concealers, blush, lip color, lip and eye pencils,
mascara, loose powder etc. Gift Cards Available.
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Be careful—Brazilians can go from sexy beauty habit to scary sickness
faster than you can say 'yowza!'
All she wanted was a smooth bikini line. But within 24 hours of getting a
wax at a reputable salon, an infection crept in. She developed a fever of
102, chills, and pain in her left thigh. "I thought I'd caught a cold," she says,
"but after five days, the pain was worse."
Her doctor diagnosed her with cellulitis, a potentially life-threatening
bacterial infection of the skin and the underlying tissue. She spent the next
15 days in the hospital hooked up to an IV that pumped her full of
antibiotics and heavy-duty painkillers. She also had surgery to drain the
infection. "One doctor said I could have lost my leg!" she recalls. "It took
me months to recover physically and emotionally from the whole ordeal —a
steep price to pay for a little vanity."
While there are no reliable stats on waxing-related complications, her
experience wasn't unique. This past March, the state of New Jersey nearly
banned Brazilian waxes after two women landed in the hospital as a result
of them (one of the women filed a lawsuit against the state cosmetology
board). And in 2007, an Australian woman with type 1 diabetes almost died
of a bacterial infection she got after a bare-it-all wax.
What makes them risky? "Pubic hair is there for a reason—to protect the
sensitive skin and mucous membranes in the genital region," explains Linda
K. Franks, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the New
York University School of Medicine. "Getting a wax literally strips away that
layer of protection."
Waxing can also pull off tiny pieces of the skin's outermost layer, creating a
portal through which bacteria can enter the body. What's more, the
process creates inflammation, which can trap bacteria beneath the skin. All
of this sets the stage for skin infections (including staph), folliculitis
(infection of the hair follicles), and ingrown hairs.
"Anytime you compromise the integrity of the skin, you're going to increase
your risk of infection," Franks says. She advises people who have
diabetes, chronic kidney or liver disease, skin conditions such as eczema
or psoriasis, or weakened immune systems to avoid waxing altogether. For
everyone else, there are simple ways to ward off danger:
Choose a facility carefully. Before you make an appointment, drop by to
see how clean the place is, or ask a friend to recommend a salon she
trusts. Be sure the cosmetologist or esthetician you choose is licensed by
your state and has received training in Brazilian waxing.
Ask about the wax. Hard wax is best. It's gentler and adheres to the hair,
not the skin. Speed wax, which is soft and sticky, is applied with a roller
applicator, and while it's fast and easy, it's more painful and more likely to
tear skin. Sugaring, a natural method that's kinder to the skin than waxing,
is a good alternative.
Keep an eye on hygiene. Before beginning the process, the practitioner
should scrub up or (at least) apply hand sanitizer. Double dipping into the
wax is taboo because it introduces bacteria into the pot. The waxer should
have brand-new spatulas available for each swipe to your skin. To prevent
burns, she should check the wax's temperature on the inside of her wrist
before applying it to your skin. If you don't see the practitioner taking these
steps, speak up.
Prevent irritation. For a few days following your wax, apply an over-the-
counter topical antibiotic cream and an anti-inflammatory 1 percent
hydrocortisone cream to the area, this will ease irritation and help ward off
potential infection.
Know the signs of infection. Check yourself with a hand mirror - look for
inflamed ingrown hairs, rashes or raw, open sores or cuts. See a doctor
ASAP if you develop redness or swelling in the area, an itching or burning
sensation, peeling of the skin or a fever.
faster than you can say 'yowza!'
All she wanted was a smooth bikini line. But within 24 hours of getting a
wax at a reputable salon, an infection crept in. She developed a fever of
102, chills, and pain in her left thigh. "I thought I'd caught a cold," she says,
"but after five days, the pain was worse."
Her doctor diagnosed her with cellulitis, a potentially life-threatening
bacterial infection of the skin and the underlying tissue. She spent the next
15 days in the hospital hooked up to an IV that pumped her full of
antibiotics and heavy-duty painkillers. She also had surgery to drain the
infection. "One doctor said I could have lost my leg!" she recalls. "It took
me months to recover physically and emotionally from the whole ordeal —a
steep price to pay for a little vanity."
While there are no reliable stats on waxing-related complications, her
experience wasn't unique. This past March, the state of New Jersey nearly
banned Brazilian waxes after two women landed in the hospital as a result
of them (one of the women filed a lawsuit against the state cosmetology
board). And in 2007, an Australian woman with type 1 diabetes almost died
of a bacterial infection she got after a bare-it-all wax.
What makes them risky? "Pubic hair is there for a reason—to protect the
sensitive skin and mucous membranes in the genital region," explains Linda
K. Franks, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the New
York University School of Medicine. "Getting a wax literally strips away that
layer of protection."
Waxing can also pull off tiny pieces of the skin's outermost layer, creating a
portal through which bacteria can enter the body. What's more, the
process creates inflammation, which can trap bacteria beneath the skin. All
of this sets the stage for skin infections (including staph), folliculitis
(infection of the hair follicles), and ingrown hairs.
"Anytime you compromise the integrity of the skin, you're going to increase
your risk of infection," Franks says. She advises people who have
diabetes, chronic kidney or liver disease, skin conditions such as eczema
or psoriasis, or weakened immune systems to avoid waxing altogether. For
everyone else, there are simple ways to ward off danger:
Choose a facility carefully. Before you make an appointment, drop by to
see how clean the place is, or ask a friend to recommend a salon she
trusts. Be sure the cosmetologist or esthetician you choose is licensed by
your state and has received training in Brazilian waxing.
Ask about the wax. Hard wax is best. It's gentler and adheres to the hair,
not the skin. Speed wax, which is soft and sticky, is applied with a roller
applicator, and while it's fast and easy, it's more painful and more likely to
tear skin. Sugaring, a natural method that's kinder to the skin than waxing,
is a good alternative.
Keep an eye on hygiene. Before beginning the process, the practitioner
should scrub up or (at least) apply hand sanitizer. Double dipping into the
wax is taboo because it introduces bacteria into the pot. The waxer should
have brand-new spatulas available for each swipe to your skin. To prevent
burns, she should check the wax's temperature on the inside of her wrist
before applying it to your skin. If you don't see the practitioner taking these
steps, speak up.
Prevent irritation. For a few days following your wax, apply an over-the-
counter topical antibiotic cream and an anti-inflammatory 1 percent
hydrocortisone cream to the area, this will ease irritation and help ward off
potential infection.
Know the signs of infection. Check yourself with a hand mirror - look for
inflamed ingrown hairs, rashes or raw, open sores or cuts. See a doctor
ASAP if you develop redness or swelling in the area, an itching or burning
sensation, peeling of the skin or a fever.
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