Payment Policy:
We accept cash, check, or credit card
(Visa, Mastercard, and Discover)
All returned checks are subject to a $25 fee.

Deposit
We do require a credit card deposit for appointments made:

Less than 12 hours in advance when booking facials or massage if you are new to us.

Walk-ins:
Rochelle & Brook take their regular and current clients on very short notice.
If you want to come in today, just give us a call at 615-356-0919
and see if they can squeeze you in.

Cancellation Policy:
24 hour notice to reschedule.
Please give us a call at 615-365-0919

Running Late?
Please call to let us know at 615-356-0919. We only run late when you are late. If you are running more than 5 minutes late for your scheduled appointment, chances are we will either need to reschedule or your appointment time will be cut back and services will be lost. Please try to be on time, or plan to leave 15 minutes earlier. Nashville traffic is unpredictable, but we are all aware of this. NEW CLIENTS, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment, as you will need to fill out paperwork. Thanks!

Missed an Appointment?
If you miss an appointment and did not call 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule, you will not be booked for an appointment again unless a valid reason is given for your absence.

WHY IS YOUR "NO SHOW" AND "CANCELLATION POLICY" SO STRICT?
There are always going to be good reasons why you can't make your appointment. A phone call is all we need from you. We had a trend of people (and still now again and it happens) just simply not showing for their appointments, which is rude. It is also inconvenient to the esthetician, as she could have put somebody else in that spot. We always have a wait list of people wanting to get in, so really, if you can't make your appointment, just give us a holler as early as you can so that we can accommodate somebody else. When you run more than 15 minutes late for your appointment please be prepared to wait when you come in. We are only late for you when our client(s) ahead of you are late. 

How to Prepare for Your Brazilian Bikini Wax

Most importantly before a Brazilian Wax, SHOWER... PLEASE!! Appointments straight after the gym are not pleasant for your technician! And, if you can't shower before your appointment, wet wipes come in mighty handy!

In order for a Brazilian Bikini Wax to be successful, the hair needs to be about a quarter of inch and 10 to 14 days of growth. Please note, this especially applies to first-time clients who have been shaving. The worst possible thing you could do to your bikini line is to wax too soon after shaving. Stubble is awful to take up if it is too short, and this is why I ask for the appropriate amount of time for regrowth.

It is a good idea to loofah your bikini line, very gently, the night before your Brazilian Wax. In fact, you can gently exfoliate your bikini line every day/evening. This helps deter those pesky ingrown hairs and aids in a speedy removal.

Come to your appointment relaxed. Being anxious about the Brazilian Bikini Wax can definitely contribute to it being more painful. Some people have mentioned that Advil or Motrin helps them before a Brazilian Wax, although there is no real evidence that this is true. I really do believe that if you prepare yourself mentally, it won't be as bad as you have been led to believe. If at any time you are too uncomfortable to endure the wax, you must let your technician know. Nobody is forcing you to do it. It's your body! However, the results definitely outweigh a little bit of discomfort.

Also, please, please remember to arrive at your appointment clean. I run a very hygienic practice.

For Men

We do full brazilian waxes for men. We offer this as a "Professional" service only. If our estheticians become concerned that you are not taking the services seriously, we shall politely ask you to leave. Unfortunately, in the past, we have experienced some clients whose behavior is not inline with how we run our practice.

How to Prepare:
This page should not differ that much at all from how we would expect our female clients to prepare for a wax. But let's just check out some facts:

Men have higher levels of testosterone and therefore, have much more hair, and much thicker, coarser hair. Thus, making it harder to remove, and treatments tend to take slightly longer. (although this is not always the case).

Skin is thicker, so it is more appreciated from our end when a guy gently exfoliates the area to be waxed, before an appointment. And of course, showering before an appointment is necessary.

Men seem to "bump" up a little more, especially on their backs, after a wax. I would suggest if you have a tendency to break-out, best thing for after wax care is a cold shower or icing of the back area as soon as you can after your treatment. And again, men can use any of the after care products we suggest, such as salicylic acid products and in some cases, benzyl peroxide lotion/cleansers work really well. We also recommend exfoliating with a back brush. Epsom salt baths can also clear up break outs.

I always welcome questions from our male clientele, so please feel free to email me anytime. 

Bikini Line Care

After a Brazilian Bikini Wax, it's pretty important to start looking after your bikini line area. Here are some basics, and just so you know, I'm not a dermatologist; I'm just speaking from experience and trial and error:

1. NO HEAVY CREAMS OR OILS
It makes sense that when you pull a hair out of its follicle, there's going to be a miniscule hole where the hair used to belong. My personal belief is that when you apply product to that area, the follicle gets jammed up resulting in unwanted ingrown hair and blocked follicles. A blocked follicle looks like a black head. If you experience this, buy yourself some exfoliating mitts from a pharmacy or beauty supply (you should be doing this regardless) and start to exfoliate EVER SO LIGHTLY in a gentle, circular motion. I would also recommend exfoliating the night before a wax; it gets rid of any dead skin cells etc. Don't exfoliate immediately after a wax, wait at least 3 to 4 days.

Product Recommended:
PFB is an excellent exfoliate made into a convenient roll-on with three active ingredients. This product is available at our shop.  Soon you will be able to purchase it, along with other great bikini line care products, from the Wax Nashvile online shop. PFB can also be used for those naughty pimples that go bump in the night!!!


2. INGROWN HAIRS
Yuck! We hate them, we pick them and stick things in them, and still they remain, and sometimes they have the nerve to multiply! Why? I don't know, but I am going to attempt to explain how to prevent them and how to treat them if you get them. I've noticed that there are certain people who are more prone to ingrown hairs - like, for example, ME! I have thick and curly hair. When my hair grows back, it doesn't grow back to the surface straight, it grows back in a hook/curl. So when it gets to the surface, it sometimes doesn't break through. You can see these hairs through your skin, they are just beneath the surface and OH SO tempting to pick. I've had success with exfoliation (not with a product, but with mitts). So, if you have thick, curly or coarse hair; sorry, you are just more susceptible.

I've also noticed clients with ingrown problems along the side and top of their bikini lines. Additionally, people who tend to cross their legs often experience more ingrown hairs on one side of their bikini line, more so than the other. I think wearing tight underwear or jeans irritates the skin, or pushes down on your skin, inhibiting the proper growth of your hair. I know that sounds wacky, but just imagine a fine hair trying to grow back after a wax and is being pushed back by your fashionable new knickers or pants. Not good.

Treat your bikini line skin like the skin on your face. It's a delicate area and should not be ignored.

If you are a naughty pimple picker then there is not much help I can send your way. Yes, I know it is satisfying and addictive. I sometimes indulge myself, however, the horrid results of you trying to dig out that pesky ingrown are plentiful. You can end up permanently scarring your skin. I've seen clients with awful scars. In the trade, we call them "ice pick" scars. When you push down on an ingrown or red bump, you may see something come out of the top of it. Thinking you have solved it, you wake up the next day only to see another two have popped up. (This will happen on your face too). The problem is that the pushing, forces sebum (oil) and other debris to push out of the follicle through the bottom, rupturing it and causing an infection, which kindly spreads to other follicles. DON'T PICK!!!!


3. CLEANING YOUR BIKINI AREA
Very simple. Light exfoliation with your loofah mitts on a daily or nightly basis with a squirt of a cleanser and you should be on your way to a glowing. We use salicylic products at Wax Nashville. This friendly acid penetrates the follicle clearing out excess oil and debris, allowing the new hair to grow out properly. We have various products at the shop we recommend. Our staff are always happy to answer your calls  regarding skincare.

Other tips:
On larger and more deep bumps, try applying a warm compress to the area, sometimes it brings the hair up to the surface a lot quicker.

If you have picked the area and left a gash, make sure you disinfect the area. Use rubbing alcohol or some tea tree oil. I am a massive fan of tea tree oil. A true natural antiseptic. However, do not apply it immediately after waxing, as it can burn your skin.

Don't wear very tight clothing to your wax appointment, or 24 hours after a bikini wax. I've noticed it can irritate the area. This of course, does not apply to everybody, but people with sensitive skin, or who are prone to break outs, tend to see some sensitivity.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 

Brazilian Bikini Wax

WHAT IS THE BRAZILIAN BIKINI WAX?
Also known as the Playboy Wax or on my Menu "The Full Monty", the Brazilian Bikini Wax removes all hair from your nether regions, as painlessly as possible.

You may choose to have everything taken off, or to leave a shape on the front, usually a strip or a triangle. When I say "all" hair, I mean ALL. From behind to the front.

DOES IT HURT?
Of course ripping hair out of follicles is not going to be a comfortable experience. However, with an experienced esthetician the whole process can be a less painful one. It helps if your esthetician has prolonged experience with hair removal, especially with Brazilian Bikini Waxes. Make sure she holds your skin taught. She may even ask you for help. Danger signs are if your skin tears or becomes bruised. You might not want to wax four (4) days before, or four (4) days after your menstrual cycle. You will find it is a little more painful on these days. It is also more uncomfortable if you are overly tired or are feeling a little under the weather. It's not that we can't perform a Brazilian Bikini Wax on these types of days; it's just a little more uncomfortable for you. If you do decide to wax during your menstrual cycle, please arrive to your appointment squeaky clean with a new tampon. Whatever you have heard about the pain factor involved in Brazilian Bikini Waxing; get rid of those thoughts now! It's really not that bad.

Also know this. We are not here to force you to do anything you don't want to do. If you feel like it really is too uncomfortable for you, tell your esthetician to stop. It is your prerogative, it is your body!!

CAN I USE A NUMBING CREAM BEFORE I WAX?
Yes. We sell Numb It in our shop for $26. The product takes about 30 minutes to start working. It is best to have purchased in advance. This can be purchased on this site.

WILL I BE UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER MY WAX?
For those of you who are getting a Brazilian Bikini Wax for the first time, I would say "probably". Let's put it this way, the coarser your hair and the more sensitive your skin, the more sensitivity you will feel afterward. I have some clients who say they are uncomfortable for an hour or so, but I have some people say a day or two. It is IMPORTANT NOT to wear tight jeans or pants if it is your first time waxing. And don't throw yourself into a spinning class right after a wax. Ouch!! The best way to minimize the discomfort is to take an ibuprofen an hour before you wax, another after your wax. You really won't have to do this every time, maybe the first  time. Most likely you will not need to do this at all. Most people say that the waxing does not hurt as much as imagined.

HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT AFTER SHAVING TO GET A BRAZILIAN WAX?
This is a great question!!! Here are my thoughts: First of all, if you have never waxed before, and have a big event coming up, i.e. your wedding, a vacation with your partner etc., I would not recommend getting your first ever wax a couple of days before you go. Plan ahead and try to get in at least two (2) waxes before you leave. This way, the first wax, which will be the more uncomfortable one, is out of the way. After your second wax, the results will be better and you won't be uncomfortable for your special event.

HOW LONG WILL THE RESULTS OF A BRAZILIAN WAX LAST?
It really depends. Hair grows at different rates, depending on the person, and sometimes your cultural background. Also, shaved hair does not grow back in one cycle. I am seeing more and more that after a first wax, shaved hair will still appear days after the wax. I am assuming this is because the client does not wait long enough for ALL of the hair to grow out. You will, however, notice that after a few Brazilian Bikini Waxes, your hair will start to grow in much finer (shaved hair is much more thick, as you cut it off at it's thickest point) and you will also notice that your hair will start to grow back a lot slower.

CAN I GET A BRAZILIAN WAX IF I AM ON MY PERIOD? Yes of course. Just know the facts a) You will be more sensitive, and b) you must wear a clean tampon.

CAN I GET A BRAZILIAN WAX IF I AM PREGNANT?
Yes. However, please clear this with your doctor. Just like waxing when you are menstruating, being pregnant will leave you more sensitive during and after your wax.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BRAZILIAN WAX AND A FULL MONTY WAX?
Not much really. All hair is removed from underneath for both, but with the Brazilian Wax, a strip is left on the front.

DO YOU WAX MEN?
Yes we do and a list of services can be found on this site.

WHAT KIND OF WAX DO YOU USE?
We prefer to use a hard wax for sensitive skin. Other establishments prefer to use soft strip wax. It is simply a matter of preference for me. I have used all different kinds of waxes and like to stick to the one that is best for me. The wax I use is a very high quality wax. You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to product.

WHEN CAN'T I WAX?
MY HOUSE. MY RULES.
It's not a biased decision, it's a decision that our clients are comfortable with, and my staff and I are comfortable with. So having said this, we will not be able to wax you if you fall under any of the following categories:

a. If you are using any Retinol products i.e. Retin A, Renova etc. on your bikini line or brow area. (You must discontinue use 48 hours prior to waxing.)
b. If you are using Accutane. ( We can shape your brows by tweezing only.)
c. If you have any kind of sun burn or laser burn on the area to be waxed.
d. If you have an STD.
e. Diabetics. Please supply me with a doctor's note saying it's okay for you to wax.

Also, please please freshen yourself up before your appointment. We follow State Board rules and like to run a clean shop!!

CAN I GO TANNING BEFORE OR AFTER A WAX?
Best not to. Your skin will be too sensitive. Remember, waxing IS an exfoliation.

Customer service is of utmost importance to the staff at Wax Nashville. If you are not happy, we NEED to hear about it from you. In fact, it's like I tell my clients, check the results of your procedure before you leave the shop. We would want to make it right if there was something wrong.

No question is a silly question. Please send any our way that are not covered on this page.