Waxing FAQs

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR WAX

Take a warm shower/bath at least 2 hours before your waxing appointment to soften up your skin and hair follicles for easy hair removal.
Wear loose clothing such as sweatpants or yoga pants.
Wear clean, full back, cotton or stretchy fabric underwear. Lace and thongs can be uncomfortable to wear after an intimate wax.

Avoid working out before your appointment. If you do, exercise and shower at least two hours before your appointment.
(Optional) Take an ibuprofen/Advil an hour before your appointment.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol 2-3 hours before your appointment. Caffeine and alcohol (contrary to popular belief) can cause the skin to be more sensitive if consumed too close to your appointment.
Drink plenty of water the day before and day of your appointment to reduce dry skin and sensitivity.

WAXING AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Come in on a day when you’re not busy or just relaxing. To avoid irritation, you should avoid any activities that will include you getting hot or sweaty that day!
Wait 24-48 hours before exercising, swimming, working out, taking a hot bath, or using a hot tub/jacuzzi.
Wait 24-48 hours before having any form of sexual intercourse (vaginal/oral/anal) to reduce the risk of irritation, ingrown hairs, or bacterial infections.
Avoid touching the area for about 24 hours with your bare hands. If you do touch the area do so with clean, washed hands.
Avoid hot water for about 24 hours. Use tepid/lukewarm water in the shower later.
Wash the area using an unscented, gentle soap in the shower.
Exfoliate using an exfoliating glove/mitt, dry brush, or scrub after about 48 hours to prevent and reduce ingrown hairs.
Moisturize using a parfum/perfume-free lotion or suggested ingrown oil.
Do not use any harsh products on the area (including witch hazel or alcohol)
Do not pick at any ingrown hairs or try to remove them yourself. It will spread bacteria around and make conditions worse.
To reduce redness/irritations apply a cold compress to the area as desired!

Can I still get waxed if I’m on my menstrual cycle?

Of course! As long as you put in a new tampon before your service, or wear a menstrual cup during. You may experience a bit more sensitivity during your cycle, starting 3 days before, and ending 3 days after. Please schedule your wax accordingly if you are more sensitive during your cycle. If you must reschedule your appointment, please do so 24-hours before your appointment. You are still subject to a 50% same day rescheduling/cancellation fee if you reschedule due to your cycle.

Can I still get waxed if I’m pregnant?

Absolutely! You can still be waxed while pregnant unless your doctor says otherwise. I suggest beginning waxing in the early stages of your pregnancy so that you’re used to the sensation of waxing before your third trimester. After birth, please wait 6-8 weeks to come back in and start waxing again.

Body & Facial Waxing Precautions & Contraindications

Waxing cannot be performed on clients who are taking: Accutane, Adapelene, Differin, Isotretinoin, Tazarac, or anything similar to Accutane. You must be off of these medications for at least 1 year prior to waxing.

The following medications must be discontinued 3 months prior to waxing: Alustra, Avita, Azelex, Clindamycin, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Madifloxicine, Metronidazole, Prednisone, Renova, Retin A, Tazarotene, Tetracycline, Tretinoin or anything similar.

If you are sunburnt please wait 7 days before your appointment. If you have been sun tanning or using a tanning booth please wait 3 days before your appointment. You can resume sun exposure or tanning after waxing after 3 days, but SPF is recommended.

Facial Waxing: If you have received a facial or chemical peel, please wait 7 days for your waxing appointment.

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