My clients came in droves - the young, the seasoned, women, men, straight and gay. And, they kept coming back. They referred friends and family and acquaintances, divulging how relaxed they felt under my care, a personal character trait I attribute to my Brazilian culture where we learn how to appreciate and feel at ease with our own bodies.
For those who have not experienced it, the BBW is far more than simply removing hair from one’s private area by the roots. In my studio I consistently witness the transformation in each client when, following their wax, they admire themselves in the mirror, smiling and surprised that this self-care procedure could have such a positively altering effect on their self-confidence. Some are so energized that they completely change their attitude towards their bodies and shed a few pounds, and in others cases they nurture and improve their relationships. Finally, the BBW boosts the “sex-esteem” of many and provides for a healthier sex life even during the golden or “dormant” years of my older clients.
Consequently, in my own transformation and career I have come to see waxing as an interpersonal mirror. Once waxed, my clients see a reflection of someone who is beautiful and worthy. So many see a side of themselves they either did not know existed or were afraid to embrace. In all cases, they agree that this fast and simple procedure is empowering, liberating and, in many situations, therapeutic.
Today, I wax an average of 1,500 clients a year and I love every minute of it. A few years ago, several of my clients suggested I start compiling some of the scandalous and hilarious events that take place on the waxing table, when they are naked and in compromising positions. I resisted for a while but finally agreed, and last year Confessions of a Brazilian Bikini Waxer was born.
Confessions talks about shy first visits, husbands who insist Brazilian Bikini Waxes stay at the top of their wives budgets even in a down economy and about how this one-time luxury for only the rich and famous has now become a regular activity for women and men everywhere. But mostly it’s a book about celebrating ourselves.
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