Hello pretty looking people!
Last week I decided I was in dire need for an eyebrow wax, and I’ve been
fed up of going to places that just tidy them up and don’t shape them, so I
asked around for a few places that would do exactly what I needed and was
directed to the Benefit Brow bar in Swansea’s Debenhams.
The lady I first spoke to explained that I would need to book on the
day, which I was a bit gutted about as I wanted it done then and there, however
I appreciated that it must be a pretty good indicator of how many people want
their service. I decided to call back first thing, at 9:02am on Saturday to
book myself in. Sorted, Thank you, lovely. When I turned up they were on time, I
was on time but let’s face it, I’m always on time or early so I normally end up
wait a bit.
The area was clear, no mess no fuss, their equipment draws looked neat
and tidy. Also, and I don’t know if I’m just an awkward person, but I really
liked that I didn’t have to lie down, it’s just something I don’t feel
comfortable with. The seat was comfortable if a little wobbly, but that too,
could just be me.
My beautician was very charming and looked very nice herself which I always
find a comfort! She let me explain what I wanted and ran through our “plan” after
I had signed to the T&C’s ect. She tested the wax on my hand too check it wasn’t
too hot which I will be honest no one has ever done before but it made you feel
like they cared. Now when the wax goes on I’m used to the “one, two, three,
pull” countdown, but this did not happen which unnerved me at first but I got
used to keeping calm as I’m a pansy when it comes to pain. I had explained I have slightly uneven eyebrows
in terms of where hair grows due to a scare and the fact my eyebrows fell out
when I was 13/14 but grew back quickly enough but a little sparse. When the
waxing was done I thought she had finished she asked if I would like to for her
to put some make up on me and I agreed as I really hate the horrid “ive-obviously-just-had-my-eyebrows-waxed”
blotchy look. So she out benefit tea tree based concealer on the red patches
and you could feel the tea tree working its way over my sore skin. Then she
defined my eye brows with the benefit brow Zings kit and it looked fabulous. She
was very kind and taught me a few tricks to applying it best and how to make it
last. However at first she used a light brown then decided a needed a medium
but fair play to her, she just took it off with a cleanser and redid it all,
she could’ve just said it looked good and sent me on my way.
She had given my eyebrows a new lease of life and I know where I will be
going again. I decided to purchase the brow Zings kit, which for me was quite
expensive but I really felt that I was a wise purchase because as they say, it’s
better to but quality over quantity. The brow Zings kit is tiny and takes up
virtually no space in my bag, it comes with tiny tweezers and two little
brushes, a hard edge and a blender brush. The wax that holds your eyebrows in
place is coloured but isn’t very dark when you apply it, it works more as the
glue that keeps the brown powder locked in. I cleared it off last night before
bed and it came away from my face so much easier than pencil. Applying the kit
the next day was really easy to recreate what the beautician had shown me and I’m
really glad I purchased it.
The cost for the eyebrow wax was £11.50 and although a little more than I
usually pay, was one of the better experiences I’ve had with waxing. The brow
Zings was… and this actually made my heart stop a little a first… £23.50. But
something tells me I won’t need to be buying it again for a fair while.
Thank you to the lovely girls at the benefit brow bar for a good
experience, I will surely be returning to you the next time I inevitably forget
to tend to my eyebrows!
If your in Swansea, I highly recommend them, minimal pain, nice shiny wax, good service. 5 out of
5!
Take care guys and stay beautiful!
Claire xx
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