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Sometimes we all need some mindless distractions, and today is certainly one of those days. So if you’re taking a break from the horror show that is the rest of the internet, please enjoy this roundup of the most mesmerizing beauty treatment videos we could find. From slo-mo threading and waxing, to the coolest blackhead […]

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The following is a stream of consciousness report of writer Kara Crabb’s first dabble with face waxing. Terror, humour and beauty transformations ensue. Do I even need to do this? Is it a statement if I don’t? Maybe I genuinely enjoy removing patches of hair off my body. Maybe I’m not so much conforming to […]

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A couple of years ago I attempted to do something only highly skilled professionals should be allowed to do—I waxed my own eyebrows. See, this was a sad attempt to save money because at the time I was a starving student and any money I had left over after paying for books, food and rent […]

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5 products to keep your legs super smooth post-wax »

Some of the best beauty ideas out there are the ones that have been around forever, but you just haven’t tried yet. While I’ve experimented with waxing just about every body part possible, it wasn’t until a friend started raving about her monthly leg waxes that I decided to give it a go. Five sessions later and my skin has never felt smoother. (Also, you know those hard-to-shave spots, like knees and the back of your thighs? You better believe wax can take care of that.)

With summer just around the corner, now’s definitely the time to embrace leg waxing. To make sure you get the most out of your session, I sat down with Florence Gaven, co-owner of Toronto’s Fuzz Wax Bar, to find out her top leg waxing tips.

Not ready to let it grow? 5 bush grooming essentials »

I remember my first time. It was over 10 years ago and, like all first times, it’s a bit of a blur. But I do remember that it involved a trim redhead with a thick Scottish burr contemplating my lady garden as she warmed up her little pot of wax.

“Oh, don’t worry,” she said cheerfully. “Your wee man in a boat is safe with me!” And then she weeded my garden thoroughly, and I loved the results. Everything was so tidy! I haven’t gone back to my fully au naturel self below the belt since. What can I say? I’m a woman of the times, and the times said Brazilian, Brazilian, Brazilian.

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (Styling By Rei Briedis for Judyinc.com)

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (Styling By Rei Briedis for Judyinc.com)

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (Styling By Rei Briedis for Judyinc.com)

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (Styling By Rei Briedis for Judyinc.com)

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (Styling By Rei Briedis for Judyinc.com)

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sugarmoon sugaring take home

Sugarmoon Sugaring Take Home Kit ($30, sugarmoonsalon.com)

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Veet sugar wax

Veet Sugar Wax ($18, at drugstores)

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nair candy apple wax

Nair Irresistible Candy Apple Sugar Wax ($15, at drugstores)

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Bliss poetic waxing

Bliss Poetic Waxing Microwaveable Wax Kit ($56, sephora.ca)

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bush country for her

Christine Chanter Botanicals Bush Country For Her ($36, easytigergoods.com)

Let’s face it: you might be able to get away with skipping a shave day or a waxing appointment in the winter, but there’s no subtle way to cover up hairy legs or an ungroomed bikini line during the summer. While irritation brought about from frequent shaving can be a deterrent, where there’s a will (or a great roster of products), there’s a way. From a pre-wax numbing kit to the latest developments in razors, here are 10 products to take you from stubble to smooth.

Get fuzz-free with our top 10 picks »

With the long weekend just a day away, it’s official: summer is here! While you might be ready to bounce out of your office chair and hit the cottage/park/patio as soon as possible, we have a few suggestions on how to make your long weekend even better—beauty-wise, that is! From the newest trend in waxing to a sure-fire way to cure those Monday night “the weekend is over” blues, here’s your guide to getting ready for the weekend faster than you can say TGIF.

Count ’em down! 5 ways to get ready for the long weekend »

A trip to the spa is always supposed to be relaxing (yes, there are even moments of zen during the most uncomfortable waxes!), but sometimes your pre-treatment peace of mind can get a little bogged down. From uncertainty about which services to choose to questions about spa etiquette, we’ve all been there—which is why Beauty Fix is tackling all your spa service queries this week.

Read on for all the answers! »

In need of a beauty fix? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

I’ve been waxing my eyebrows for a number of years, but recently I’ve started getting bumps around my brows in the days after a session. Help!
Those little bumps, which don’t always produce sebum like typical acne would, may be a build-up of dead skin cells trapped beneath an aggravated hair follicle. Something similar used to happen to me and I reacted by asking my esthetician to refrain from applying any baby powder or aloe after a wax.

I wax at home because it’s more economical—for both my time and money! However, is there anything I can do to minimize the little bumps that show up after the job is done?
When you wax at home you must exercise extra caution with cleanliness—as you know, the bikini area’s an exceptionally sensitive area to irritate.

The latest trend to compete for the attention of your ladybits is the somewhat horrifying but entirely amusing “Foxy Bikini,” available at New York’s Completely Bare salon. And it should come as no shock that Real Housewives of New York-alumna Cindy Barshop, the creative genius who brought us last year’s vajazzling “trend,” is behind this furry invention.

For an easy $225, Barshop’s staff will wax you fur-less and then re-fur you with a hot pink vintage (uh?) fox-fur merkin. Despite the obvious obstacles, such as putting on pants and taking a shower, Barshop told Fashionista, “I’ve been in the business for so long that I think it’s going to be big for everybody.” Questionable.