Melissa Jannes

Licensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax Educator

Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania.

Professional Achievements

Won the Allure Magazine "Best of Beauty" award in 2012 for her bikini wax

Certifications & Organizations

Pennsylvania Esthetics License

Favorite Piece of Advice

A good quality result is only half of a successful service. A personable and engaging practitioner will not need to worry about client retention and will naturally reap the benefits of effortless referrals.

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How to shave down there

The best way to keep from getting irritation from shaving is to shave in the direction of the hair growth. Shaving hair against growth creates a blunt end on the hair, both making it appear thicker and distorting growth, which can irritate the follicle and cause razor burn and/or folliculitis (bumps). Regrowth will be faster, as you aren't shaving the hairs as short, but it quells irritation.

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Can you shave your mustache if you’re a girl?

You can, but shaving your mustache isn't always the best option because the effects are so short-lived and you might end up finding yourself shaving daily. You might prefer to use more effective treatments like waxing, laser hair removal, or electrolysis.

How do you get rid of facial hair without shaving?

To avoid shaving facial hair, you can try any of the following options: waxing, electrolysis, laser removal, threading, or a depilatory cream. Bleaching, tweezing, and sugaring are other methods that you can try.

How can I prevent and treat ingrown hairs on my bikini area?

At home, what you can do is keep the area clean and dry, exfoliate a couple times a week, and maybe use a specialized serum or cream specifically for ingrown hairs.

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