What a Brow Wax Taught Me About Putting Myself First

The other day, someone called me a “premium adult,” and I couldn’t help but laugh—because honestly, most days I feel like the default adult. You know the one: the person who quietly holds the clipboard of life, keeping everyone else’s schedules, moods, and emergencies from falling apart.

The dishwasher breaks? My problem.

Someone forgets their lunch? My problem.

Family drama bubbling up again? Somehow, also my problem.

For years, I thought this was just what “being helpful” looked like. I was always on alert, ready to drop what I was doing and sprint toward the next emotional dumpster fire with an extinguisher in hand. My peace? My schedule? My nervous system? Totally optional, apparently.

But eventually, I hit that quiet wall where you realize you’re burned out—and not in a glamorous, dramatic way, but in that deep, hollow kind of way where you don’t even recognize yourself in the mirror anymore.

So I started practicing something new. Instead of diving into every crisis, I became the: “Call me in a little bit, and if you still need me, I’m happy to help” girl.

And guess what? The world didn’t end. Most dumpster fires burned themselves out. And I finally realized that helping others and abandoning yourself are not the same thing.

I’ll be honest: the guilt still creeps in. That people-pleasing part of me whispers, “You should be doing more.” But instead of letting her run the show, I soothe her. I remind her:

“We’re safe. We can say no. And peace is worth protecting.”

I started choosing myself in small ways—little rituals that reminded me I still mattered, even if no one was clapping for it. And one of those rituals? Brow time.

Now, to someone on the outside, a brow wax might look like a luxury. But to me? It’s 20 minutes of being seen—of having someone notice the details, take their time, and shape something beautiful just for me.

We don’t just wax your brows and send you on your way. We study your bone structure, the natural direction of your hair growth, the softness or boldness of your features—and we shape your brows in a way that lifts your expression and brings your face into harmony. It’s artistry. It’s presence. And most importantly, it’s about how you feel when you look in the mirror.

Because that moment—when you see yourself again and you like what you see—is powerful. Especially if you’ve been lost in survival mode, giving your best energy away to everyone else. A brow wax isn’t just grooming. It’s a reset. It’s a reminder that you are allowed to feel beautiful, and that how you feel in your skin matters.

Just last week, a woman sat in my chair and said, “I almost cancelled this appointment. I felt guilty spending the money.” But as I finished her brows, she looked in the mirror and let out this soft laugh and said, “Okay, wow… I really needed this.” Not just the shape. Not just the service. But the act of choosing herself.

That’s what I want every woman to feel when she leaves my room: not just polished, but more present in her own skin. Like she’s one step closer to coming alive again.

If you’ve been stuck in default adult mode, sprinting toward everyone else’s chaos, maybe it’s time to step back and ask: What would it look like to show up for you this week?

Not in a big, dramatic way.

But in a quiet, intentional, just-for-you way.

Maybe it’s a perfectly shaped brow. Maybe it’s 20 uninterrupted minutes in the spa chair.

Maybe it’s remembering that you don’t have to earn beauty or care—you already deserve it.

Because every boundary queen deserves to feel seen. Supported. And beautiful in the skin she’s in.

So if no one’s told you lately, let me be the one to say it: You matter. You’re allowed to put yourself first.

And yes—your brows deserve to look amazing while you do it. Need this kind of reset? Click here to book your brow wax.