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Wax on, Wax Off!
WAX by Heather Nelson
Happiness is a smooth body and the door to happiness is at WAX by Heather Nelson. Whether it's a quick sweep of the face or a brows-to-Brazilian, clients are constantly singing their praises for Heather's way of making each person feel pampered and beautiful. Using warm wax to remove unwanted hair makes regrowth lighter by removing the root of the hair. It's an affordable luxury for an all-over good feeling. There's no question: WAX by Heather Nelson is your go-to because it's local and luxurious, professional, positively refreshing and welcoming to all. Discreet and divine, when you're with Heather, you will definitely come out looking and feeling confident, glowing from the inside out because you feel so good. WAX is conveniently located on Bouquet Canyon Road. 644-4346

Sofya's European Skin Care
Your eyebrows define your face - make sure they say something beautiful about you! Sofya and Anna are very precise with waxing, being sure to tweeze extra unwanted hairs afterwards to make a perfect shape. With waxing, they have full control of which hairs to remove and which to leave in order to achieve a full, natural style. Waxing removes hair at the root, making your shape last longer, keeping your skin smooth and slowing down the regrowth. Both Sofya and Anna have many years of experience; they can make waxing painless by not pulling or irritating your skin. They are an established, successful salon that customizes the experience to each client, making sure their service is done with care. There's no rush here; you'll get their full attention while they apply exclusive products that are natural with no chemicals or harmful ingredients. Their organic wax is very gentle to the skin - and the spa is gentle on your soul! Sofya's is a place of relaxation and tranquility. Take 20 percent off your first waxing when you mention Inside SCV. 424-1807

Sugar, YES PLEASE
The Sweetest Skin Company
The SCV's only organic sugaring studio, The Sweetest Skin Co., offers sugar hair removal. Founder and CEO Angela Lark, along with her staff of licensed estheticians and certified Sugaristas, treats you to a luxe experience along with a way to get rid of hair while conditioning and hydrating the skin and diminishing ingrowns. The treatment is so gentle, you can take advantage of the studio's exceptional sunless airbrush tanning service immediately after sugaring or have one of their amazing facials instead. Sugaring is an ancient Middle Eastern practice that uses an all-natural paste with only sugar, water and lemon juice to remove the hair from the root. Results can last up to six weeks and only requires a quarter-inch of hair growth for removal. Your sugar adheres to the hair, not the skin, as the water hydrates the follicle and extracts only the hair. It is water soluble and easy to clean up. The temperature of the sugar is always luke warm and comfortable. Your skin feels soft, clean and calm after your session with your Sugarista. Take $10 off any Sugaring service with the coupon on page 91. Call or book online easily through their website, www.thesweetestskinco.com. 476-5775

Zap IT with Laser Precision
Valencia Laser, Inc.
If you start your laser hair removal session now, you could expect to experience a 50-percent to 90-percent reduction in hair before the start of next fall after only six treatments. Treatment sessions usually occur six to eight weeks apart and now's the time to start. You'll see less regrowth after only one treatment! This could save you a couple of minutes in the shower if you don't have to shave your legs, underarms and bikini area. Bonus: Most people say they don't need to shave at all for the following three to four weeks immediately after their first treatment. Plus, when you're treated with the ND YAG 1064, the best laser for hair removal, treating tanned skin, as well as naturally-dark skin, is safe and effective. The result is a savings of time, resources and energy, plus a boost in confidence.
Valencia Laser, Inc. 775-0690