The Bee’s Blog: Waxing

Category: Waxing

Taking the Sting Out of Waxing

We like to say that “Queen Bee Takes The Sting Out of Waxing!” We genuinely care about our clients and have an innate ability to serve and please. Waxing can get a bad rap and we want to change that perception of our industry.  This is what we do at Queen Bee to make your…

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Shaving to Waxing

It started from a stubble now you’re hair!  Congratulations, you have thrown down the razor and have decided to get a wax.  If you’re new to bikini or full body waxing and have been shaving for a long time, or haven’t had any kind of hair removal, here’s the 411 on what you can expect…

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What to do in between bikini waxes

It’s common for clients new to waxing to ask what they should do in between waxing sessions, so they don’t have to come in every two weeks for a bikini wax.  Not everybody’s growth cycle is the same, and just because your friend gets a good four weeks of smooth skin, sans hair, doesn’t mean…

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History of Hair Removal

Removing body hair goes back, way back to ancient Rome and Egypt.  The first razors found were made of copper and were used by Egyptians around 3000 BCE.  Egyptian women, who were beauty-obsessed, removed their head hair, and considered pubic hair not proper.  Wealthy and elite Roman women of the sixth century BCE used tweezers,…

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Desexualize Waxing

It might surprise you to know just how long hair removal has been around and why it became so popular. Some of the very first razors, dating back to 3000 BCE, were made of copper originally found in Egypt and India. Egyptians during the time of Cleopatra’s rule were the first to remove hair using…

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Man up to Hair Removal!

This one is for the boys: I recently stumbled upon a hilarious snippet about nostril hair vs. bad breath. The upshot: women are nearly evenly split about which is worse – meaning you should be sure to take care of both on a regular basis. And since I’m in the business of hair removal, I felt compelled…

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Shaving vs. Waxing: Which Is Better, And Can They Coexist Peacefully?

Waxing and shaving may seem completely opposite to each other, but they are not: in fact, they can actually complement one another, especially during hot summer months. Clients often ask my Waxer Bees what they should do during vacations and beach season to avoid stubble and unsightly regrowth poking out of their panties! Here are…

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Bee, Myself & I

Now here’s a story. In 2007, I had to make a big decision. I already had 990 square feet of space that was the Queen Bee bungalow on Culver Blvd. I was paying the rent from savings I had tucked away for my own place while running my garage studio. Scoring the bungalow was a…

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Pre-Surgery Waxing: Vasectomies & C-sections

To wax or shave? This is a common question from clients about to undergo a surgery. There are the obvious concerns about itchy post-surgery skin, so waxing the area is preferable because the hair is pulled from the follicle and it’s less likely to itch. Vasectomies: Although it may sound horrendous to a man, waxing…

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