MALE WAXING	Brisbane Mens Waxing at Reef Beauty Tarragindi

We do a lot of things at Reef but without a doubt, Men's Waxing is at the centre of it all.  In fact, we do so much Male Waxing, that we buy wax by the tonne. 

That's not a boast, but some serious comfort for guys who are considering a first time wax and don't know who to trust. 

We unashamedly specialise in Male Waxing and have been doing it in Queensland longer than any other established salon.  Throughout the beauty industry, we are regarded as THE pioneers and specialists.

Our clients are from all walks of life and all ages.

Everyone is welcome, and we believe that the male body should be celebrated in all its forms.

So that's the sales pitch.  I hope you liked it :)

Below you'll find all our services, prices, tips, plus answers to every question under the sun.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or to make a booking.

Click on your nearest studio at the top of the page for our contact details. 

Have a brilliant day,

Andrew Thompson,
Director, Reef Beauty

Men get waxed for many reasons.  The most common are to satisfy their own sense of self-image or to please a partner.

Waxing also enhances sensory pleasure during intimacy, hence the popularity of Brazilian Waxing.

Male Waxing is not new - It simply spent a century or two out of the limelight. 

The removal of body hair was mainstream in Ancient Egypt and Rome, during the Elizabethan era and the Renaissance, and in nineteenth century Europe.

During the last 10 years particularly, its time has come again, and men from all walks of life, of all ages, races, and sexuality, are now waxing devotees.

Men's Waxing can be performed on any part of the body from toes to face. 

- Wear loose fitting clothing to your treatment.  If you are receiving a Brazilian Wax, ensure that you wear undies made of cotton so the skin can breathe, or alternatively, wear none.  Don't wear silks or satins until the skin has calmed.

- Use a proper after-wax lotion for at least a day after the treatment, and again when regrowth begins to appear.  A bottle of Melaleuca costs about $10 and will last several treatments.  Extra tip: It's a great aftershave too.

- After a wax, avoid chlorine pools, saunas, the gym, and hot tubs until your skin has calmed down, to minimise the risk of inflammation.  Sweating will increase the recovery time.  If you live near a beach, a swim in salt water is great.

- Avoid colognes and antiperspirants until the skin has calmed down.

-  You can also make a saline wash using half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, and pad it over the area.

- Do not exfoliate the waxed area until it has calmed down completely.  Your skin may return to normal quickly or it could take 48-72 hours. 

- As regrowth comes through at about the 3 week mark, gently exfoliate each day then follow with Melaleuca After Wax Milk (it's a fantastic aftershave too).  It's very affordable - about $10 a bottle and lasts several treatments.

- Waxing Treatments should be spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.  Your hair should be at least 5mm long for the wax to grip it.

	Men's Speedo Bikini Removes hair from sides and top of undies line.  Does not include penis, perineum, or scrotum. Price: $36
	Men's 3X "Brazilian" As per Basic Bikini, but also removes hair from the scrotum, penis, base of penis shaft, perianal strip. Price: $75 ($85 with Crack)
	Men's 3X "Athletic" Similar to 3X Brazilian but leaves the hair intact along the undies line.  This style is popular with active people as it reduces the risk of ingrown hairs from chaffing underpants elastic. Price: $75 ($85 with Crack)
	Men's 3X "Wedge" A narrow version of the popular Basic 3X.  Gives a slimming effect to bigger guys, and also looks stunning beneath a ripped set of abs. Price: $75 ($85 with Crack)
	Men's 4X "Brazilian" It all comes off amigo! Price: $75 ($85 with Crack)

Is Waxing permanent?
Do many guys get waxed?  What do they wax?
Why do guys get waxed?
How much does waxing hurt?
What is a Brazilian Wax?
If I get a Brazilian Wax, will it increase sensitivity during sex?
I'm worried that I'll get aroused during my Brazilian treatment.
Will I have to get on all fours to have a Brazilian Wax?
I've had a Brazilian before and they made me wear a g-string.  Do I have to?
Will my therapist be male or female?
Can you do a waxing outcall to my home?
I found some really hot Body Sync posters on the web. Are there others?
Can I book a spray tan after my wax treatment?
Can I go to the solarium straight after my wax treatment?
A salon told me they were Body Sync/Angel Beach Certified. What does this mean?

Is Waxing Permanent?
No.  Over time, waxing may have a general thinning effect but if you stop waxing, it will return to its previous state.

If you're interested in trying permanent reduction, take a look at our IPL Hair Removal and PTF Hair Removal pages. 

Do many guys get waxed?  What do they wax?
Around 70% of our waxing clients are male, and the most common areas are backs, chests, bums, legs, and Brazilians. 

In 2009, Reef Beauty stores used just under 3 tonnes of wax on men.

To date, our youngest male waxing client is an 11 year old cycling star, and our oldest an 87 year old great-grandfather who wanted to surprise his wife for their 60th anniversary.

The range and reasons are diverse, and chances are, our clients are not so different to you.

Why do guys get waxed?
Guys usually get waxed to satisfy their sense of self-image, or because their partners prefer the smooth look.  Waxing can also be cultural, attaching itself to certain professions, and not the ones you'd expect. 

Around half of Reef Beauty's waxing clients are people in the public eye - teachers, policemen, doctors, and lawyers.  You can't get more mainstream than that.

How much does waxing hurt?
As a general guide, the feeling is like being slapped with a plastic ruler and fades quickly. 

Follow up treatments are gentler than the first, as the hair doesn't have time to fully develop.

As a general rule of thumb, the most tender areas on a guy are the chest, sides, arms, and feet. 

Further down the list are the perineum and the base of the penis shaft. 

Despite popular myth, the least tender area is definitely the bum crack.  The bum cheeks, back and scrotum aren't too bad either.  

What is a Brazilian Wax?
It's a big subject but briefly, it means waxing of hair from the genital region. 

If I get a Brazilian, will it increase sensitivity during sex?
Yes, dramatically.  The difference is amazing.

I'm worried that I'll get aroused during my Brazilian treatment.
Don't stress. 

A degree of arousal is common when someone is working in the genital area, be it a doctor, a nurse, or a waxing therapist. 

It has little to do with true arousal and more to do with adrenaline.  In any case, once the waxing treatment begins, the sensation quickly passes. 

The only thing you need to focus on is feeling comfortable with yourself, and that includes not beating yourself up over a reaction that's perfectly natural.

The only very rare time that arousal becomes a problem is when a client asks one of our Therapists to "finish them off", or starts masturbating in front of them, or decides to "accidentally" feel up the Therapist during the treatment. 

It's traumatic for staff to be threatened by sexual predators.  We call the police without a second thought.

I've had a Brazilian before and they made me wear a g-string.  Do I have to?
For safety reasons, girls must wear a disposable g-string, while guys cannot.

We realise that this safety policy conflicts with our competitors but our system will eventually become the industry norm.

Our focus is on client safety, not the timidness of therapists.

Will I have to get on all fours to have a Brazilian?
No.  A lot of places still ask clients to get on their hands and knees but we have no idea why. 

We'll do our best to preserve your modesty at all times, and you won't need to get into any strange positions at all. 

Will my therapist be male or female?
In our Brisbane studios, you will have a female therapist.

Can you do a waxing outcall to my home?
No, it would make the treatment too expensive.  Wax pots take around 40 minutes to heat up, and we would have to charge for that time. 

If we preheat the pots, then we risk spillage during transportation, which again is a costly (and messy) affair.

 Can I book a spray tan for after my treatment?
Unfortunately no.  The after wax lotion will create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution. 

Grab a can of Sun Zone as you leave.  It's salon-quality and you can have a friend spray you the next day.

Can I go to the solarium after my treatment?
Definitely not. 

You should avoid heat following a wax treatment and solariums take heat to the extreme. 

Also, the chemicals in solarium tanning lotions will inflame the skin after waxing.  Leave 2 to 3 days between waxing and solarium tanning.

It should also be said that Reef Beauty does not agree with or condone the use of solariums or any other UV tanning device, even after that time. 

A salon told me they were Body Sync/Angel Beach Certified.  What does this mean?
Until about 2006, we trained many staff from various salons in Brisbane and Sydney (and Chicago USA oddly).

The therapists then received a certificate upon completion listing details of their particular level of skill.

Any therapists making the claim that they trained with us are usually happy to present their credentials.

Please don't contact us to find out details of a particular therapist who has undergone training with us, as this is confidential information.

We plan to recommence training during 2012.