Ah, sweet summer—the season of pristine beaches and downtime by the pool. But before you enjoy yourself, preparation is essential to enjoy your summer to the fullest. We covered three of the most important concerns: hair removal, hair and nails.
Hair Removal
Keeping your bikini area hair-free is common with ladies before a vacation. While there are a plethora of hair removal options such as waxing, places such as Wink Laser Studio offer Brazilian laser hair removal.
“Most of our clients find that laser is a much more comfortable way to remove unwanted hair down there than waxing,” says Janna Alfeche of Wink. She also adds that many loyal customers start with waxing then eventually switch to laser for permanent results.
“A package of Brazilian laser hair removal costs P36,000 for 12 sessions, with the recommended number of sessions ranging between 6-8. On the other hand, our Brazilian wax costs P800, so if you come in monthly, that’s P9,600 in a year and P96,000 in ten years,” Janna says. So if you prefer to be hair-free down there, laser hair removal ends up being more cost effective in the long run.
Hair
Summer can be harsh on your scalp as well, causing uncomfortable dryness and sunburn. To avoid this, hair care precautions such as moisturizing treatments are recommended. This step is essential to restore life and moisture in your hair.
If you’re too lazy to leave the house, a DIY mask can be whipped out in a matter of minutes, such as an avocado hair mask (which supermodel Miranda Kerr has her own variation of as well!). All you will be needing is an avocado, 1/4 cup olive oil and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Simply mash the ingredients into a paste and leave on the hair for 15 – 20 minutes. After washing it out, you will instantly have a smooth and nourished mane, ready to take on the day.
Nails
Sure, it’s common knowledge to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. But did you know that UV rays can dehydrate and dry your nails out as well? An easy solution to this problem is to add topcoats that feature UV protection for the nails. In addition to this, these topcoats will stop the sun from discoloring your manicure as well!
Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA’s guide covers three pre-vacation beauty concerns: hair removal, hair care, and nails. It includes laser and wax cost comparisons from Wink Laser Studio, a do-it-yourself avocado hair mask, and a tip on using UV-protective topcoats on nails to avoid sun damage and discoloration.
Janna Alfeche of Wink Laser Studio said a Brazilian laser package costs P36,000 for 12 sessions, with 6 to 8 recommended, while a Brazilian wax costs P800. Monthly waxing totals P9,600 a year or P96,000 over ten years, so laser is more cost effective in the long run.
Janna Alfeche of Wink Laser Studio said most of its clients find laser a much more comfortable way to remove unwanted hair than waxing. She added that many loyal customers start with waxing and eventually switch to laser for permanent results, according to the studio’s experience.
The guide’s DIY avocado hair mask uses one avocado, 1/4 cup olive oil, and a tablespoon of lemon juice, mashed into a paste. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash it out for what MEGA describes as a smooth, nourished mane. Miranda Kerr has her own variation.
MEGA says UV rays can dehydrate and dry out nails, and it recommends topcoats with UV protection as an easy solution. It adds that these topcoats also stop the sun from discoloring a manicure, as part of its guide to getting vacation-ready.
