I've been getting a Brazilian sugar for many years now, first in Honolulu, but also in Las Vegas, Southern California, and even Kona but have found my sugar home at Ilikō in Hilo.

Let's start with Candida, a strong, talented and savvy business women with a wonderful glow of grace and elegance not to mention a long list of beauty credentials to boot. My first sugaring from Candida was in her house, and though that might sound "unsophisticated", she'd designed a treatment room that was clean, calm and relaxing it was as if I'd walked into a spa in a 5-star hotel. But getting a Brazilian is about more than the decor, it's really about connecting with your esthetician (it's an intimate procedure after all). When I left that first appointment, I didn't just feel fresh and smooth, but Candida made me feel confident, worthy and beautiful again. They've since moved to a town location with a suite of rooms. And every time I see Candida that same thing happens, I feel renewed, empowered and sexy!

Then there's her daughter Majena, who learned from the best and is equally as smart and stunning! Additionally, Majena studied Psychology, so when I've had services from her she was able to immediately put me at ease while providing therapy with a side of sugaring. We talk about everything and anything, and I leave there with a smile on my face and a sashay in my walk.

THAT is what Ilikō is about! These two women provide beauty services that help to remove the layers of doubt so that you can rediscover yourself in your own sweet skin!