Get hair free for the holidays with Parissa Hot Wax Super Pack!

It's that time of year again when people just won't stop taking your picture - also making it the perfect time to get rid of any extra fuzz you may be sporting with:

Parissa Hot Wax Super Pack - $38.55 - has every thing you could possibly need for before and after waxing including:

• Parissa Hot Wax - 120g - a strip-free, salon strength, hard wax that’s perfect for gently lifting away short, coarse hair in sensitive skin areas. 
• Wooden Spatulas x 3
• Parissa Wax Warmer Electric Plug-In -  keeps the wax at the right temperature during your waxing session.
• Azulene Oil Spray Bottle - 60ml (+ 8ml mini size) - an be applied before and after waxing. Applied before waxing, it helps create a barrier between the skin and wax, just apply and remove with tissue to ensure only a very fine layer remains on the skin. Azulene oil also contains natural chamomile anti-inflammatory and antiseptics which reduce ingrown hairs and redness when applied regularly after waxing.
• Exfoliation Gloves - can be used 24 hours after waxing - regular exfoliation helps remove the outer layer of the skin's dead cells, reducing the occurrence of ingrown hairs.
• Hot Wax Instructions 

I am pretty new to this whole waxing thing - the only experience I have are with those strips that come with wax on them that you warm up in your hands and then apply and rip off - I didn't find them very effective so it was a one time deal.

Hot wax is very different but surprisingly very easy to use - just pop the pan on the stove on low heat until it's about half melted then use the spatula to mix it up until has the consistency of honey - you can then place it on the warmer to keep it at the right temperature.

Now you're ready to wax - using the flat side of the spatula, spread on a thick layer of wax in the opposite direction of hair growth - leave the wax thicker and rounder at the outer edges to make it easier to get off - yes, there are no strips to mess around with, the wax itself is the strip!

Once it's been on for a few seconds use your fingers to even out the wax - while it's still pliable and before it hardens is when you want to peel it off - lift the outer edge and peel off against hair growth with one hand while using the other to keep the skin taut - don't let the wax harden or it will just crumble and not peel off properly!

And then just keep repeating the process until you are hair-free - be sure to apply the oil afterwards too, it is really soothing - now you have super smooth skin with results that will last up to 6 weeks!

And while it is perfectly okay to use it for waxing eyebrows too, I totally get it if you are reluctant to put hot wax near your eyeballs - in this case you'll want to check out the Eyebrow Wax Strips Kit!

Important things to remember and learn from my mistakes:

Read the instructions first!

Do a patch test 24 hours before!

Do not exfoliate or clean skin before waxing!

Use an oven mitt to take the wax pot off the stove, the handle is hot!

Do not accidentally spill wax on your favourite jeans, it will not come off!

Available now online at https://parissa.com where they also have waxing videos and all kinds of how-to guides that will turn you into a waxing expert in no time!

- Lisamarie -

Happy hair removal with Philips, Parissa and Avon!

I love my epilator and even though it's only meant for the body I've actually tried to use on my face - bad idea! It's not gentle enough and I ended up with a nasty red rash - so I'm happy that there is now one actually designed for all those delicate areas:

Philips SatinTouch Precision Epilator - $39.99 - with a slender, precision design designed for more subtle yet effective hair removal on sensitive areas and face, it features 8 tweezing discs that firmly grab and remove the hair from the root, helping to avoid discomfort and reduce pulling of sensitive skin. Comes with an additional cleaning brush for easy cleaning and optimal hygiene and a protective pouch ideal for storage and travel.

Available now exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Parissa Persian Cold Wax - 240ml - $15 - includes cold wax, 2 spatulas, 20 reusable non-woven fabric strips and easy to follow instructions - the original natural sugar hair removal treatment effective for removing medium-fine hair on legs, body or face and made up of 3 basic ingredients: sugar, lemon and water that have been cooked down into a thick taffy-like paste - making it a great choice for people who have sensitive or allergic skin and require a simple, all-natural product.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Avon Skin So Soft Fresh & Smooth Moisturizing Shave Oil - 150ml - $10 - with a fresh cherry blossom scent and a formula enriched with shea butter extract and vitamins A & E that transforms from an oil to a creamy lather on wet skin for a silky smooth glide, it moisturizes while you shave leaving legs (or whatever) feeling soft and smooth.

Available from your Avon rep - 1800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - perfect brows with Parissa, Maybelline and Hard Candy!

Parissa Brow Shaper Mini Wax Strips - $7.99 - includes 32 (16 x 2 sided) mini strips - perfect for shaping or maintaining brows up to 6 weeks - the clear backing and small size of wax strips allows for easy placement of strips for shaping arches or getting small hairs on fingers or toes; easy to follow illustrated instructions, and an 8ml Azulene Oil - to soothe and soften skin as well as prevent ingrown hairs. Making eyebrow waxing quick, easy and  mess-free.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Maybelline Brow Drama Pomade Crayon - $11.99 - in 3 shades: Blonde, Soft Brown and Deep Brown - offers perfectly filled in brows with a simple swipe with a creamy, waterproof formula in an easy to use chubby stick to shape, fill and fix all in one go!

There seems to be an Auburn shade available in the States but not yet here - that's the one I'm waiting to try!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Hard Candy Brows Now! Ultimate All-In-One Brow Powder Kit - $7.98 - in Light Medium and Medium Dark - that includes everything you need to shape brows like a pro! Compact contains a brow powder duo, soft brow wax and cream highlighter. The long wearing powders come in complimentary shades so you can custom blend for superior shade matching. Tame and set unruly brows with the setting wax. Enhance and lift brow bone with the cream highlighter. Also includes a mirror, a hard angle brush applicator and blending brush along with guided instructions for expert application.

Available exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Say bye-bye to unwanted hair with Nair, Parissa, Venus, eos and Velvet Touch!

Nair Moroccan Argan Oil Ultimate Roll-On Body Wax - 110g - $18.99 - a washable resin wax with breakthrough technology that rinses off easily with water and delivers exceptional salon results at home. Along with added nourishing and moisturizing benefits of Moroccan Argan Oil, the convenient, easy to use roll-on wax allows for precise and even application and works on hair as short as 2 mm, reducing the wait time required between waxing, so skin remains soft and smooth up to four weeks at a time.

If you love it you'll be happy to know that it also comes as a Roll-On Wax for Face - and there is a Microwave Resin Wax for Legs and Body in the collection.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Parissa Organic Wax - 240ml - $19.99 - a washable hair remover made with USDA certified organic cane sugar and 100% natural ingredients that is gentle on skin and on the environment. Suitable for all hair types, it can be used everywhere on the body - legs, face, brows, bikini and underarms - in just 3 easy steps: warm, smooth and peel!

Includes 30 washable strips, easy to follow photo instructions and 3 spatulas.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Gillette Venus Swirl Razor - $14.99 - includes 1 razor and 2 cartridges - with 5 contour blades that adjust to every curve, even tricky areas and a microfine comb that guides hair to the blades that capture virtually every hair for a flawless shave that won't be drying thanks to the water-activated moistureglide serum.

Available now at drug, mass and food retailers across Canada.

eos Shave Cream - 207ml - $5.69 - in 3 fragrances: Pomegranate Raspberry, Vanilla Bliss and Lavender Jasmine - with a new formula containing a unique ingredient blend of vitamin B3, grape seed extract and green tea to help improve skin condition and brighten skin to leave it more beautiful and even toned along with natural conditioning oils, aloe, oat shea butter and vitamins C & E for skin that is soothed and softened for a full 24 hours.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Loblaws, Rexall and London Drugs.

Velvet Touch Natural Hair Remover Mitten - 3 pack - $4.49 - a non-chemical, odorless and harmless solution to hair removal that is simple, effective and economical. With a mitt that gently massages hair away in or out of the shower, leaving skin smooth and slow down regrowth. Infused with the soft scent of cucumber and melon and coated with aloe vera to help protect skin from sensitivity.

Available at select Walmart, Rexall, Jean Coutu, Lawtons, Pharma Plus, Lond Drugs, IDA, Guradian, Proxim, Value Drug Mart, Overwaitea and Army & Navy locations across Canada.

- Lisamarie -