Natural Nail and Wax Services
At Largo Massage & Skin Care Center we provide a safe, relaxing and environmentally conscious setting for you to receive your natural nail services, free of dust, noxious smells and where your safety and sanitation are of utmost importance. We pride ourselves in performing natural nail services in the most sanitary, comfortable and relaxing manner possible, starting with foot baths with disposable liners, comfortable recliners or massage beds for your pedicure services and the best products, chosen for their quality and effectiveness (Footlogix).
In order to provide a seamless experience, we ask that you please remove dip, acrylic or any type of nail extensions prior to your appointment.
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MANICURES:
Express Manicure: Nail trim & shape, cuticle grooming, polish application. 20 min.
Signature Manicure: Nail trim & cuticle grooming, relaxing hand massage, polish application. 30 min.
Spa Manicure: Hydrating warm oil soak, nail trim& shape, cuticle grooming, hand and forearm scrub, hydrating mask, relaxing hand and arm massage, polish application: 45 min.
Gel polish Manicure: for a long-lasting manicure, these gel polishes will last 2-3 weeks without chipping, and dry instantly for a quick service. 50 min.
Gel Polish Removal: If you have gel polish on your nails, please book a gel polish removal with your service to ensure proper time for your manicure service. $15
PEDICURES:
Express Pedicure: Warm aromatic towel foot wrap & cleanse, nail trimming & cuticle grooming, limited callus treatment, short massage with hydrating mousse & polish application. 30 min.
Signature Pedicure: Aromatic foot soak, nail trimming and cuticle grooming, exfoliating foot & leg scrub followed by warm towel removal, callus treatment, foot and leg massage, polish application. 60 min.
Spa Pedicure: Aromatic foot soak, nail trimming and cuticle grooming, exfoliating foot & leg scrub with warm towel removal, callus treatment, refreshing foot mask, hot stone foot and leg massage, polish application. 70 min.
Extended Callus or Nail Treatment: For those who have extra-thick calluses, problem, ingrown nails or other foot issues that require extra time and care, please book this add-on to allow sufficient time to perform a great service. $25
Gel Polish Removal: If you have gel polish on your nails, please book a gel polish removal to ensure proper time for your pedicure service. $15
WAX SERVICES:
At Largo Massage & Skin Care Center, we offer the gentlest and most sanitary wax hair removal services, using the finest european waxes chosen for their gentleness and efficacy. We specialize in Brazilian Bikini waxing for men and women.
Full Face Wax
Bikini Line Wax
Brazilian Bikini Wax
Full & 1/2 Leg Wax
Back Wax
Underarm Wax
Lip, Chin or Eyebrow Wax
Buttocks Wax
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WAXING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I’ve never been waxed before. How is it done?: Waxing is the most common method of hair removal in spas today. Hair on any part of the body or face can be waxed. Warm wax is applied to the area and then removed, bringing the hair with it. There are two types of wax: hard and soft. Hard wax, which is easier on delicate skin, is often used on the face, underarms, and bikini area. Soft wax is used on the legs, arms, back, and chest. Waxing reduces hair growth when performed at regular 30-day intervals. Because waxing pulls the hair out by the root, it grows back softer, finer, and thinner. The more you wax, the less hair grows back.
Waxing should not be performed if you have particularly sensitive skin, because it pulls off a couple of layers of skin cells along with the hair. Waxing can cause tenderness and swelling. In addition, some medications will cause the skin to react badly to waxing. Don’t wax if you’re taking Retin-A, Accutane, or any type of acne prescription.
Preparing for treatment: Let the hair grow out to about a half-inch above the skin. If hairs are too short, the wax won’t adhere strongly enough to pull them out. Refrain from taking a shower or bath before the treatment. Soaking the hair will soften it, allowing it to break more easily and making waxing less effective. Do not apply lotion to the skin before your waxing session.
What to expect: An antiseptic lotion may be applied to cleanse the area first. Some estheticians apply a thin layer of protective oil to avoid pulling off skin. If soft wax is being used, the warm wax will be spread on the hairs in a thin layer. A cloth strip (muslin or pellon) is then applied to the wax, and rubbed in the direction of hair growth. The strip is then pulled quickly in the opposite direction of hair growth while the skin is held taut with the other hand. If hard wax is being used, a thicker amount of warm wax is applied and allowed to dry. No cloth strip is applied. The wax is flicked to allow the esthetician to grip it, and it is then pulled off quickly in the opposite direction of hair growth. Hard wax doesn’t adhere to the skin as much as soft wax, and is therefore used on more delicate areas such as the bikini area, underarms and face.
How much does it hurt?: Most people tolerate it well, and get used to the sensation after a few treatments. The level of discomfort you will feel depends on your level of pain tolerance in general, and on which area is being waxed. If you still find waxing very uncomfortable after several treatments, many estheticians offer numbing creams that can be applied 45 minutes prior to the service. Clients are also recommended to take two ibuprofen tablets prior to their appointment, to reduce discomfort and decrease inflammation in the post-waxed area. For women, it is generally best not to schedule waxing services just prior to or during your period, as you are more sensitive to pain at this time and will experience more discomfort.
Home care after waxing: It’s important to care for the waxed area properly after treatment to prevent ingrown hairs, breakouts, or other reactions. Exfoliation, using a loofah or exfoliating gloves with a bath gel, will help keep the skin clear. Avoid using a bar soap because it leaves a film on the body that could cause ingrown hairs. For the face, back, and chest, use a more gentle exfoliant and an anti-breakout lotion (ask your waxer about recommended products). Directly after waxing, avoid direct sunlight and tanning booths, especially while the skin is still red from treatment. For 24 hours after waxing, avoid exercise, hot tubs, and products with harsh chemicals, perfumes, or dyes. Apply a gentle moisturizer 24 hours after treatment.
What is Brazilian waxing? Many people are familiar with bikini waxing, which removes pubic hair that would otherwise show when a bathing suit is worn. Brazilian waxing got its start with the daring bathing suits worn by both sexes on Brazil’s sunny beaches. It is now common in the United States and is preferred by many for the sleek feeling it provides. The treatment involves waxing off all pubic and labial hair from front to back for women and all genital hair for men, including that on the penis and scrotum. A full Brazilian wax involves the removal of all genital hair. You can also request a variation on the standard Brazilian if you prefer to leave a small amount of hair.
What to expect: Try to arrive relaxed and ready to bare all. There is no modest way to receive a Brazilian wax. Your esthetician is a professional, and your dignity as a person will be respected in the treatment room. Be ready to fill out a questionnaire and describe what medications and skin care products you are using. For women, it is best not to schedule a wax just before or during your period as it generally will feel more uncomfortable to be waxed at that time of the month. You can take 1-2 ibuprofen 30 minutes prior to your appointment to decrease sensitivity and inflammatory response following waxing. There are also numbing crèmes that can be applied 30-45 minutes prior to your appointment that help minimize the discomfort of waxing. Ask your esthetician for suggestions.
You should trim the hair to ½” in length for best results prior to your appointment. If it’s shorter, the wax may not be effective, and if the hair is longer the wax will tug on the skin more, causing more discomfort. If you do not have time to trim prior to your appointment, be sure to let your esthetician know so that she can add extra time to your appointment for trimming.
Your esthetician will use an antiseptic wipe or lotion on the area first to cleanse. Wax is applied to the area one section at a time. The wax is removed quickly and pressure is applied to the area to minimize discomfort. Cool compresses and soothing gel after the treatment also help to calm and sooth the area. It is normal to have a histamine reaction following waxing in this area, in which you may see red irritated skin and bumps for 24 hours or even longer. This is very common and will subside.
Your esthetician has learned the best techniques for removing the hair efficiently and effectively. Some of the positions you may be asked to be in may be a little embarrassing, but your esthetician is a professional who does this type of waxing frequently and will be very professional and understanding with you.
What about home care?: Your esthetician can provide the best guidance on caring for your skin after a treatment. For 24 hours following a Brazilian waxing, you should not sunbathe, use a tanning bed, use a hot tub, be sexually intimate, or perform exercise that will cause significant sweating. Loose clothing worn after the appointment is the most comfortable. Keep the area clean and gently exfoliate the area to prevent ingrown hairs. Special products can be purchased for this. Your esthetician will recommend which products will be best for you.
If you decide you want to continue sporting your Brazilian style, waxing at approximately four-to-five week intervals is recommended to reduce discomfort on follow-up visits. In time, less hair will grow back, and it will become finer and lighter in color.