The Guest House Journal
Straight answers on waxing, skin and body care
Guides from our wax and skin studio in Rocky Hill, CT: how to prep for a Brazilian, how to fade dark spots, what a vajacial does, and what lymphatic drainage really helps with.
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Vajacials & skin
What Is a Vajacial? Benefits, What to Expect, and Aftercare
A vajacial is a facial for the bikini area that clears ingrown hairs, calms bumps and helps even out dark spots. Here's what happens, who it's for and how often to book.
Lymphatic & massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Benefits, What to Expect, and How Often
What a manual lymphatic drainage massage does, the real benefits, what a session feels like, how often to book, and who should check with a doctor first.
Waxing
Hard Wax for Brazilian Wax: Why It's Gentler and What to Ask Your Waxer
Why hard wax is the best wax for a Brazilian: how it works, how it compares to soft strip wax, and what to ask before your appointment.
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Vajacials & skin
Vajacials & skin
What Is a Vajacial? Benefits, What to Expect, and Aftercare
A vajacial is a facial for the bikini area that clears ingrown hairs, calms bumps and helps even out dark spots. Here's what happens, who it's for and how often to book.
Topic
Lymphatic & massage
Lymphatic & massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Benefits, What to Expect, and How Often
What a manual lymphatic drainage massage does, the real benefits, what a session feels like, how often to book, and who should check with a doctor first.
Lymphatic & massage
How to Choose a Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist
Looking for a lymphatic drainage massage therapist? Learn what manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is, what training to ask about, and when you need a certified lymphedema therapist.
Lymphatic & massage
Buccal Massage: What It Is and What to Expect
Buccal massage works the facial muscles from inside the mouth. Here's how it works, who it's for, and what an appointment is like.
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Waxing
Waxing
Hard Wax for Brazilian Wax: Why It's Gentler and What to Ask Your Waxer
Why hard wax is the best wax for a Brazilian: how it works, how it compares to soft strip wax, and what to ask before your appointment.
Waxing
Sugaring vs. Waxing: How They Differ and Which to Choose
Sugaring and waxing both remove hair from the root, but the technique, ingredients, and feel are different. Here's how to choose.
Waxing
Your First Brazilian Wax: How to Prep, What to Expect, and Aftercare
Booking your first Brazilian wax? Here is how to prep, what happens during the appointment, and the aftercare that keeps ingrown hairs and irritation away.
Waxing
Brazilian vs. Bikini vs. French Bikini Wax: Which One Should You Book?
Not sure whether to book a bikini line wax, a full bikini, a French bikini, or a Brazilian? Here is exactly what each one removes and who it suits.
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Skin & pigmentation
Skin & pigmentation
Dark Underarms and Bikini Line: What Causes It and How to Even Your Skin Tone
Why the underarms and bikini line get darker than the rest of your skin, what actually helps, and the treatments that even out hyper-pigmented skin in these areas.
Skin & pigmentation
Sunblock for Pigmentation: How to Choose an SPF That Helps Fade Dark Spots
The right sunblock is the most important product for fading pigmentation. Here's what to look for, how much to use, and why tinted SPF matters for melasma.
Skin & pigmentation
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: Dark Marks After Breakouts and Ingrown Hairs
Dark marks after a pimple, ingrown hair, or irritation are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Here's why they happen, how to prevent them, and how to fade them.
Skin & pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation: What Causes Dark Spots and How to Fade Them
Dark spots, uneven tone, hyper-pigmented patches: what causes hyperpigmentation, the three main types, and the ingredients and treatments that actually fade it.