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It depends. For your bog-standard bikini wax, you’re grand to leave your undies on, so long as the therapist can get at the hair.
For everything else, you’ll have to take ‘em off. And you will probably have to flip over and get on your knees at some point too, so the therapist can get, er…everything.
It’s up to you. Some people wear their underwear, others prefer to go starkers – you’ll probably get draped in towels anyway, so you won’t feel exposed.
For a facial or shoulder massage, you’ll be asked to take off your top and pop under the covers (you can leave your bra on).
Should I tell the hairdresser if they’re pulling the head off me?
A certain amount of pain is involved in almost every beauty treatment, but you do NOT have to sit and grimace while someone tears strips out of your scalp.
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For the good of your health, tell the hairdresser – you can’t enjoy your new hair through gritted teeth and tears in your eyes. Maybe don’t scream “YOU’RE PULLING THE HEAD OFF ME!” though.
What should I do if I hate, hate, HATE what they’ve done to me?
TELL THEM. This is essential. Don’t squeak “It’s fine, thank you” and run out of the salon. Most therapists/stylists will only be too happy to fix it for you, which is much better than rushing home to hack off your fringe/draw on new eyebrows yourself.
This is where things can get tricky. Though many therapists don’t expect it, more and more women are now choosing to tip in salons. If you want to do it, here’s a quick guide:
Nails: €2-€3 is a generally accepted tip for a manicure or pedicure
Massage/facial: Again, €5 is a good tip for a masseuse or facialist.
Hair: This interesting study from Shemazing.net found that Dublin hairdressers generally expect to be tipped €5+, while hairdressers in the country either find tipping embarrassing, or will accept €2-€5. Some people also like to tip the hair washer a separate, smaller amount.
Thursday 26 December, 2024
Thursday 26 December, 2024
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'Knickers off?' - 7 questions every woman has had about going to the beauticians
EVERY WOMAN KNOWS that if you’re versed in salon etiquette, going to the beauticians/hairdressers can be a bit of a minefield.
How naked do I get? What the hell is a Californian wax? Here are a few of the most pressing questions, answered.
What do all the bikini waxing options mean?
Staring down a list of waxing options can be daunting. All of them mean ripping hair off your private parts. But how much hair?
Here’s a quick explainer of the more common ones.
How naked do I have to get for (a) a down there wax?
It depends. For your bog-standard bikini wax, you’re grand to leave your undies on, so long as the therapist can get at the hair.
For everything else, you’ll have to take ‘em off. And you will probably have to flip over and get on your knees at some point too, so the therapist can get, er…everything.
(b) A spray tan?
Very. To get the best tan, you should probably only be wearing the paper knickers provided, which some women choose to leave off too.
You can wear an old bra/bikini if you want, but be aware you will end up with white patches.
(c) A massage?
It’s up to you. Some people wear their underwear, others prefer to go starkers – you’ll probably get draped in towels anyway, so you won’t feel exposed.
For a facial or shoulder massage, you’ll be asked to take off your top and pop under the covers (you can leave your bra on).
Should I tell the hairdresser if they’re pulling the head off me?
A certain amount of pain is involved in almost every beauty treatment, but you do NOT have to sit and grimace while someone tears strips out of your scalp.
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
For the good of your health, tell the hairdresser – you can’t enjoy your new hair through gritted teeth and tears in your eyes. Maybe don’t scream “YOU’RE PULLING THE HEAD OFF ME!” though.
What should I do if I hate, hate, HATE what they’ve done to me?
TELL THEM. This is essential. Don’t squeak “It’s fine, thank you” and run out of the salon. Most therapists/stylists will only be too happy to fix it for you, which is much better than rushing home to hack off your fringe/draw on new eyebrows yourself.
Should I tip my therapist/stylist?
This is where things can get tricky. Though many therapists don’t expect it, more and more women are now choosing to tip in salons. If you want to do it, here’s a quick guide:
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