This season, it hardly feels like Christmas is coming. Each day is a more ominous prediction than the one before. With each of us fearing for our own future and well being, it’s hard to remember that this is the time to give. Whether it be the smallest, seemingly insignificant gesture, or something impacts another’s life in a momentous way, it makes a world full of uncertainty seem less scary.
Keeping the “tis better to give than receive” spirit in mind, we’ve decided to turn this year’s Christmas party into a charity event. Besides the usually flurry of shopping for a dress, hair appointments and manicures (though trust me, there is plenty of that), everyone attending our party is bringing a coat to donate to New York Cares, a charity that provides winter coats for the homeless. We’ve even organized an auction where celebrities have signed and donated coats to be sold on eBay, with all of the proceeds going to New York Cares. Please visit nycares.org for information.

There is innocence left in New York. Today, while coordinating at our downtown spa location, I assisted the sweetest girl getting a completely bare wax for the first time. In fact, she was getting waxed in general for the first time. She was terrified; not only about the pain, but about how she would “look” to her technician. This is a concern I hear a lot. I assure all of you, our technicians do this all day long; they’ve seen it all. They would never judge or make fun of anyone they are performing a service on. As far as the pain goes, I have to say it’s not too bad. I’ve been getting waxed for years, and CB is truly the least painful. We also have the “relax” wax, which involves a numbing cream applied to the area about 15 minutes prior to your appointment. It really takes the edge off. If you’re still concerned, I usually tell clients to take some Advil before you come in.

I also know some of you wax virgins out there are concerned about the actual process of waxing. I’m going to take you through it so there are no surprises. Once you get into the treatment room, you will take everything off from the waist down, and will be given a pair of disposable panties. Your technician will position you to be able to give you the best, most thorough wax. Don’t be shy! The position may seem awkward to you, but I assure you, everyone goes through the same thing. After your service, you technician will leave you to dress, and you will walk out with a smile on your face!
Are there any other question you guys have about waxing?

Hey guys! It’s Teresa, one of the CB girls. You’ll never guess what I was doing today at work. Cindy called me into her office to measure our new skull shaped swvarski crystal bikini tattoo. She had me and my co-worker standing in a line with the print-out of the design held over our bikini area to see what the perfect size was!!

We all could not stop laughing. The new shape is actually really cool; it’s an outline of a scull and cross bones. We have tons of other shapes too. We call them our completely bare spa with a flair. It’s a really fun thing to do for that special someone for a birthday, an anniversary, or a Thursday. What is the strangest thing your boss has asked you to do?

OMG! I saw Completely Bare on that Kimora Lee show! Does she really go there? Tanya

Hi Tanya!

We have had so many calls about that episode, and so many ask that same question! Yes, she does come to CB Spa center, and she is one our most favorite clients. We were so excited and flattered when she offered to shoot an episode here with us. I am so happy that now millions of people know about laser hair removal, and how accessible it is for everyone, not just the celebrities! That means you, Tanya!!!

Thanks for writing into the blog!

Cindy