How-to Guides

If you've visited a salon for waxing or researched the perfect at-home wax, you've probably heard about "Hard Wax" and "Soft Wax". 

Whether you are looking for long-lasting silky smooth legs, a summer-ready bikini line or a fuzz-free face, this after waxing routine will have you feeling confident for weeks!

According to a recent British survey, women spend the equivalent of 72 days, or around 1,700 hours shaving their legs in their lifetime. This same survey showed that women consistently ranked shaving their legs as their most tedious part of their personal care routine.

If you have been on the fence about trying waxing at home, let’s get one thing straight: You can do this! Here are 5 false impressions about waxing at home...

Sugar waxing is a hair removal method that is perfect for sensitive skin and areas with finer hair. Many people choose sugar waxing as their first waxing experience because it is safe and gentle. Here are our top tips for using sugar wax to get smooth skin at home!

We all know shaving can be a full time job because the stubble never seems to stop. On the other hand, waxing gives you smooth skin without a second thought for around 4 weeks!

Does the thought of how painful waxing can be turn you off? If you’re looking to wear those cute summer dresses and bikinis when the summer season hits, it’s time to wax. You’ve got this!

“I couldn’t believe how soft my underarms felt after waxing! So smooth, and they stayed that way for weeks. By the third time I waxed the hairs were so much finer and sparser...

There’s no better feeling than having smooth legs under soft sheets. The only way to stay stubble-free is by waxing. Luckily, waxing your arms and legs is a breeze. Here’s why: 1) arms and legs are the easiest to reach 2) require less precision 3) is a less sensitive area to wax. 

We’re going to demystify the different types of wax that are available, what they’re made of, and how this changes how you get the best results from them. We’ll share our waxing expertise to help you choose the right wax, and get the best results. 

Waxing from home can be a daunting task for newbies, and mistakes will be made. However the benefits are huge: Savings on salon bills, blissful convenience, and having smooth skin at your command within minutes. With just a little bit of practice and technique, you will be an at-home waxing expert in no time. To help you on your way, here are some of the most common waxing mistakes (with their solutions!) that we see consistently.

Facial hair removal: We explore bleaching & shaving vs. waxing. Parissa Hot Wax is a great option for this delicate area, details within. With waxing, re-growth will be softer, weaker and sparser as the hair is being removed from the root.