Melissa Jannes
Licensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax Educator
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How to
Shave Your Genitals (Male)
The thought of bringing a sharp razor anywhere close to your genitals might be downright frightening. However, shaving your pubic hair can give you a clean, sleek look “down there” as part of a larger manscaping rout...
How to
Wax Your Bikini Area at Home
Waxing is a great way to remove hair from your bikini area, but waxing can be uncomfortable and expensive at a salon. Waxing your bikini line at home is definitely an option! Clean and exfoliate the area first, then find...
How to
Apply Makeup
If you’ve never applied makeup before, all the different products and tools can be intimidating. Don’t worry. We will walk you through it step by step below. Once you get the hang of it, applying makeup to your face ...
How to Thread Eyebrow & Facial Hair at Home: Tips, Tricks, & More
Fabulous eyebrows are only a few twists away with our expert guide to threading at homeIf you want to master threading, also known as "tying" or "khite" in Arabic, you’re in the right place! This ancient temporary hair...
How to Use Veet Hair Removal Cream & Wax Strips on Your Bikini Area
Safely remove pubic hair with this quick & easy guide Both Veet hair removal cream and waxing strips can be used on your bikini area, leaving your skin hair-free and smooth for date nights and beach vacations. These hair...
What is a Happy Trail? (Plus, Where the Name Came From)
Find out if happy trails are attractive & how to groom them Everyone’s got some amount of body hair. Not everyone has a happy trail, though. A happy trail is that “trail” of hair between the pubic region and the be...
What Makeup Look Should I Do Quiz
Not sure what kind of makeup to do? 💄🤔 Whether you’re getting ready for a regular day or trying to plan out your look for a special event, we’ve got you covered! Just answer a few simple questions, and we’ll...
The Best Ways to Remove Unwanted Female Facial Hair
Temporary and permanent ways to get rid of a woman's mustacheWhether it's a few dark strands or a full-fledged mustache, upper lip hair can feel like an unsightly embarrassment for many girls who have it. If you want to ...
How to
Get Wax Off Skin
Any time you use wax to remove hair from your skin, a little wax residue can get left behind. It's painful and ineffective to try to pick it off with your fingers. Luckily, there's a much easier way to remove wax from sk...
How to
Reduce Eye Bags with Coffee Grounds
Coffee makes you feel more awake in the morning, but did you know it can actually make you look more awake too? That's right—you can use coffee grounds to get rid of dark eye circles and under-eye bags. As a diuretic, ...
How to
Apply Wax Strips
Waxing at home may seem intimidating, but it’s actually quite easy and there are many ways to make it less painful and more comfortable. At-home waxing kits come with wax strips already covered in the proper amount of ...
How to Shave Your Own Back (Plus Other Hair Removal Options)
Our guide to removing back hair without any helpAre you ready to take your manscaping to the next level? While there’s no rule saying you have to shave your back, it might be nice to have a clean slate for sports, swim...
How to Use Veet to Remove Body Hair
Want to get rid of body hair fast, but don’t feel like shaving? Veet hair removal cream is an easy way to get rid of unwanted body hair without the pain of using a razor. Or, if you prefer a longer-lasting hair removal...
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Melt Hard Bean Wax
A complete guide to using hard wax beans at home for silky smooth resultsYou’ve got your bag of colorful wax beans ready to go, but how exactly are you supposed to melt them down? Thankfully, you don’t need any fancy...
How to
Remove Eyebrow Tint
If you’ve gotten your eyebrows tinted and think the color is too dark, you may be wondering what to do next. Don’t stress out, eyebrow tint will fade over the first week from the natural oils in your skin and also fr...
Do I Smell Bad Quiz
When you ask someone, "Hey, do I smell bad?" you're probably not gonna get a straight answer. That's where we come in. While we can't smell you in person, we can get a pretty accurate read just from a few questions, but...
How to
Prepare Your Skin for Waxing
Ensure your skin is healthy and perfectly primed for waxing with these simple instructionsGoing in for a waxing procedure can be intimidating if you don't know how to prep. Before your waxing appointment, prepare your sk...
How to
Get Rid of Large Pores and Blemishes
If large pores and blemishes have got you stressing out in front of the mirror, the good news is there are things you can do to minimize them for good. To help you get smooth, flawless skin, we've rounded up dermatologis...
How to
Conceal Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation can refer to different types of discoloration that appear on the face. These can include red or dark acne scars, melasma, rosacea, sun damage, birth marks, or other forms of uneven skin tones. Most hype...
How to
Get Hair Removal Wax Out of Clothes
Body wax is amazing when you're looking for smooth, hair-free skin, but it's not quite so awesome when it ends up dripping on your clothes, sheets, or towels. But don't throw out that T-shirt you "borrowed" from your bes...