With over 14 years in the beauty business, Svetlana Burckhardt has seen it all - the good, the bad, the downright frightening! Now, she's decided to share some of her favourite 'tales from the waxing table', plus her well-honed beauty tips in a gripping new book, 'Confessions of a Brazilian Waxing Queen'.
Squirm along and laugh out loud as Burckhardt heads below the belt to reveal what really goes on once the wax is warm. As Director of Sydney's EyebrowExperts and creator of the super-speedy 7 Minute Brazilian Wax, Burckhardt has been taming the brows and nether regions of an army of clued-in women (and some men) since opening the doors to her Woollahra studio in 2005.
A true expert in her field, Burckhardt discusses beauty treatments from top to toe, sharing her most memorable salon experiences, interspersed with tips and trends in eyebrow art, skincare, and how to look your best 'down there'. Light-hearted, educational and un-put-downable, 'Confessions of a Brazilian Waxing Queen' will strike a chord with women of all ages.
Svetlana Burckhardt is a qualified beauty therapist, make-up artist, personal stylist and celebrity eyebrow consultant. Growing up in a Muslim country, Burckhardt observed the beauty and grooming routines of the local women from a young age, and her passion for working with women in the beauty industry was born.
In 2005, she opened her highly successful EyebrowExperts salon. As Director and Chief Brow and Brazilian Artist, Burckhardt has a passion for eyebrows and waxing that borders on the obsessive.
With over fourteen years industry experience and an extremely loyal client base, she has developed a unique, highly personalised eyebrow service, along with the coveted 7 Minute Brazilian Wax. Svetlana resides in Sydney with her partner Jerry, new-born daughter, Angel Felicity, and gorgeous pug, Oscar Samson B. She will forever be dedicated to her family, friends and clients, and teaching that beauty truly does come from within.
Confessions of a Brazilian Waxing Queen
Author: Svetlana Burckhardt
Price: $29.99
Question: What inspired you to write Confessions of a Brazilian Waxing Queen?
Svetlana Burckhardt: I have been in the industry for a LONG time now and have seen some pretty interesting things! I have accumulated so many stories - funny, sad, inspiring; I had so much material that it seemed time to share it. No two days as a waxing and brow expert are ever the same! I also really wanted to share some of my beauty tips and hints with readers.
Question: What are your tips for hair removal, as the weather warms up?
Svetlana Burckhardt: Wax! It takes longer to grow back than shaving, and offers a smoother result, with less chance of horrible ingrown hairs. Start exfoliating regularly now - at least twice a week. Apply a moisturiser to the area after each shower to hydrate dry skin and prep for waxing. Keep hair trimmed to make your waxer's job easier.
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