More About Brazilian Waxing… At Massage & Banya Spa, Brazilian waxing is our specialty. We believe that both men and women should have a comfortable and shame-free experience with hair removal in this intimate area of the body.

What exactly is Brazilian Waxing? We consider Brazilian Waxing to include anything farther in than the regular Bikini Line, which stops right at the leg/pubic crease and goes into the labia and/or buttocks area. A full Brazilian is all hair in the pubic area and buttock crease. A modified Brazilian, sometimes known as “a landing strip” or “playboy” is when a small strip of hair is left and everything else is removed. If this is your first experience with waxing this area, we will spend time answering your questions to determine what you will like best.

Regarding pricing, our full Brazilian waxing starts out at $50 and usually stays within the range of $50 for women, and $75 for men. For this price, waxing for women usually takes 15 minutes and for men usually 25 minutes. We do tweeze, if you like, hair left. Also, it is okay to be waxed during menstruation and when you are pregnant.

Waxing is a preferred method of hair removal for this area and others for a lot of people due to the fact that it is less dangerous than shaving this area, hair usually grows back sparser (shaving increasing hair production due to stimulating hair follicle), and it lasts longer.

Regarding skin irritation after waxing, usually clients will get some little red bumps where the hair has been removed from the follicle and these usually disappear sometimes within a few hours but usually within 24 hours. As long as a client is not allergic to lavender, I have had great success with organic lavender oil calming the skin down dramatically and quickly. Clients with extremely sensitive skin can experience all over redness, occaisional bruising, and/or lifting of the skin. If you know you have extremely sensitive skin or have an extremely low pain threshold, please let me know and I will likely use a hard wax for this area. Additionally, you may consider taking Ibuprofen an hour before your appointment. Most of the testimonies I receive from clients are "that did not hurt like I thought it would", "that really did not hurt at all", and "that was so much easier than I thought it would be". Remember, the first time getting waxed is probably the worst time usually due to the density of the hair, anxiousness of what to expect, watching too many dramatic YouTube videos, or The 40 year old virgin. :)

Regarding sanitation, we at Massage & Banya Spa do always wear gloves when waxing this area and do NOT double dip applicators.

Please feel free to call and discuss any questions you have or make an appointment. We welcome new business and reward referrals from our current clients.

Testimonials

"If you are someone who enjoys having hair free, smooth skin. Kelley at Banya Spa is the person to see. She is thorough, professional, fast and reasonably priced. She is also caring and highly intuitive. Kelley is a true waxing professional, has a great personality and always leaves me with smooth, silky skin. I have tried other salons around Santa Fe but have always felt rushed and or received substandard waxings. This is not the case at Banya Spa. I can highly recommend Kelley Koehler from Banya Spa." Jennifer B. Marshall, The Marshall Plan

"I am an MMA fighter and take personal health and conditioning very seriously, it behooves me to do so. On the day of my most recent fight I met with Kelley for a massage to prepare my body for the violent conflict ahead. As a fighter the training I put my body through is exceptionally punishing and there is the matter of building emotional tension directly before a big fight. These elements can lead to unresponsive and tense muscles which can cause a fighter to miss a very narrow window of opportunity. I am convinced my massage with Kelley was key in my most relaxed performance to date. I thank her for her invaluable assistance and my bloodied and exhausted opponent curses her. Thank you Kelley, thank you Banya Santa Fe!" Justin C., Las Vegas, NV

"While I was talking with one of my coworkers today, she stopped me, mid-sentence, to tell me how great my skin looked. I have been getting regular facials with Kelley for the past several months and using the skin care line sold at Massage & Banya Spa consistently. My skin feels amazing…and obviously others notice how great it is too!" Amy C., Santa Fe, NM

I started going to Kelley for my facials in November of 2009. I had been going for facials prior to that but I wasn’t getting the results I wanted and needed. I have acne scars (remnants from my teenage years) that I have tried to diminish over the past 40+ years. I have my “Kelley” facials every month. We alternate between a Source Vital Aroma Pure Peel Facial, a Source Vital Microdermabrasion Facial, and a Source Vital Minkyti Facial. All of these are designed to reduce acne scarring and at the same time to hydrate and heal my skin. The first skin product I used from Kelley was chamomile eye balm. Over time I have added all her products, Source Vital, to my daily care. By using Source Vital products exclusively and getting my monthly facials, I have seen a remarkable difference in my skin. People that I don’t see often have noticed that my scars have softened and that my skin looks better. I love knowing that the routine I have going with Kelley is working for me. I feel better about myself and I love the way the products feel on my skin. Helen W., Santa Fe, NM

My journey with essential oils began when I met Per, Kelley’s husband. Per smelled very nice that day, and I ask him what he was wearing. Per responded: ‘Hope,’ showed me his small bottle of the oil, and explained that his wife, Kelley, carries an assortment of essential oils at her spa. A few days later, I met Kelley at the spa. She’d kindly ordered a bottle of ‘Hope’ for me. Kelley carries a wide variety of the oils at Banya Spa.

The essential oils heal thoughts on the instant- completely changing the course of a day. Their essence pierces the conscious mind and gives rise to the subconscious realm where abundance lies. I now have a cache of the oils (Hope, Joy, Forgiveness, Surrender, Acceptance and Envision). I’m learning to listen to what my emotions are telling me, and then using the appropriate oil as a tool to manifest that need. The oils work immediately—the trick is to remember to use them. Life’s too short and too meaningful to waste on the whim of a mood. The essential oils work like magic; I’m amazed! Donna V., Santa Fe, NM