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Everything you want to know about Waxing

While the most common waxing application is still for eyebrows and the upper lip, the "Brazilian" gets lots of attention thanks to Sex in The City and some unfortunate photos of Britney Spears.

If you have been thinking about a Brazilian but are not sure it's for you, here's some things to think about.

'Avoid showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing. Hair absorbs the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to the wax. Tough hair is easier to pull off.

Be sure to test a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to pubic hair removal using waxing.

Hair should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until it reaches this length.

Be sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand to remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from adhering closely to the skin."

From Wikipedia

Waxing of the genital areas has been prevalent in many societies around the world for centuries,[citation needed] in Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt but especially in arid or desert, predominantly Muslim and Arab countries.

Arab, Turkish, and Persian women as well as women from the Albanian culture and Mediterranean regions have for centuries been waxing in the genital areas. The waxes used were often sugar-based and made with lemon; however present variations include oils and scents to lessen the discomfort. The reasons for genital waxing in these regions have not necessarily been for cosmetic reasons throughout history, as it is in the case of North and South America as well as Europe, but instead these cultures mentioned above have generally practiced waxing for centuries more for reasons of personal hygiene and/or religion.
As a result, in many of these cultures, body hair of any sort on women is considered socially unacceptable. However, waxing the genital area completely is relatively new to modern Western cultures, developing mostly in the 20th century. In the United States, for example, the habit of waxing or even shaving the pubic area did not become common place until the 1990s.

Fantasia offers a full line of waxing services.

Mango Pedicures

When eaten the Mango is a fruit that tastes roughly like a cross between a pineapple and a peach.  It's also rich in vitamins A, B and C. All summer you can treat your feet to a yummy mango pedicure. at Fantasia Salon.

First your feet will splash around in a Mango Mineral Foot Bath. That's followed by a Mango  Scrub, a Mango Pedi Peel Mask,and last but not least--  a foot massage with our Mango Butter Cream.

The Mango Pedicure  utilizes mango derived enzymes along with fruit acids designed to gently remove keratinized dead skin cells arid callouses. The enzyme removes the top layers of skin,leaving a younger smoother skin with uniform pigmentation.

To top it off your feet are  then enveloped in a rich butter cream that contains Shea Butter, Vitamins A, C, D and E for softer silkier, smoother skin.

The Mango Pedicure will be available at Fantasia all summer. Want to recreate the pedicure at home? You can purchase the Mango Shower Gel, Mango Scrub and Mango butter cream at Fantasia. For more information contact fantasia at 763-544-9126.

Pureology teaming with National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

    Beginning this July, PureOlogy  is launching " Be Loud, Be Heard" - a four month campaign where a portion of all sales of PureOlogy PureVolume System and SuperStraight Smoothing System will be donated to the NOCC.

In sharing this news, the RealSelfBlog says PureOlogy's roots are connected to ovarian cancer.

The Founder/CEO of PureOlogy, Jim Markham, invented PureOlogy products, when a lifelong friend of his was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She was in need of hair care that was free of carcinogens, so Markham went to work creating his line of PureOlogy shampoos, conditioners and stylers, which are free of DEA/MEA, sulfates, and salts. In addition to protecting hair color, the products are user and environmentally friendly. ...Celebrity fans of the PureOlogy line include actresses whose hair is downright enviable. Heather Locklear uses the PureVolume products, and Diane Lane loves the Hydrate System Line."

If you haven't tried PureOlogy yet, stop by Fantasia and we'll be happy to introduce you to this line which is specifically designed for people who color their hair. It's power..it retains your color longer than any other shampoo you've ever tried.
You know a product line is great when the staff of a hair salon say its their favorite and at Fantasia you will find a lot of PureOlogy fans.

Stop by the salon and see for yourself. In fact,PureOlogy is so confident about their product that they offer a money back guarantee.

To learn more about the fight against ovarian cancer visit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition  website