Before & Aftercare for Waxing

It is best to leave at least three weeks of re-growth before making your appointment to ensure the hair doesn’t break during treatment. This will allow the wax to grip the hair effectively, pulling it from the root, which will ensure a smooth finish.

  • Prep the area during the week prior to your appointment by exfoliating the area to be waxed. This will open up the follicle and minimize the chance of ingrown hairs occurring.
  • On the day of your waxing appointment do not apply any creams or lotions on the area to be treated.

Please note: some slight soreness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first wax. These symptoms should subside over the next 24-48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

After Your Waxing appointment

Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction during the next 24-48 hours.

This means:

  • No hot baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only).
  • No saunas, hot tubs, or steam treatments.
  • No tanning (sunbathing, sunbeds or fake tans).
  • No sport, gym work or another exercise.
  • Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes to avoid friction on the area.
  • Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
  • Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotions or other products to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist.

You may notice a small amount of re-growth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to fall into a growth cycle that gives the best results. Please do not shave between your appointments, if you would like to maintain your smooth appearance, we recommend regular waxing every 4-6 weeks.

After care -Waxing
*Waxing Aftercare Advice – Please take a moment to read the aftercare advice below, it is important because the skin and the underlying structures have been stimulated, bringing newer cells to the surface and encouraging cell renewal in the epidermis. Therefore, it’s important not to stimulate the skin even more as this could cause redness and irritation. Please note: some slight soreness, small bumps, and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first waxing. These symptoms should subside over the next 24-48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. *Do not undertake any other skincare treatments within 48 hours of having a waxing treatment*Stay away from direct sunlight/sunbeds and heat e.g. saunas for 48 hours after having a waxing treatment*Keep skincare products to a minimum for 24 hours after waxing, then after 24 Hours it is vital that you use a good quality moisturizer for long term improvements book in for regular treatments and do not shave between treatment*Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction during the next 24-48 hours. This means:*No hot baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only).*No saunas, hot tubs, or steam treatments.*No tanning (sunbathing, sunbeds, or fake tans).*No sport, gym work, or other exercise.*Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands.*Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes.*Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.*Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotions, or other products to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist.*To soothe and protect the skin, apply an antiseptic cream to the waxed area regularly for 3 days following your treatment.*Always wash your hands before applying any product.*To prevent ingrown hairs: starting a few days after your appointment, gently scrub the skin 3 times a week in the bath or shower using a loafer or exfoliating mitt. Also moisturize the area every day, which will keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow normally. You may notice a small amount of regrowth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives the best results. Hair needs to be at least.1/2 cm long before it can be successfully removed by waxing; please do not shave between your appointments. To maintain your smooth appearance, we recommend regular waxing every 4-6 weeks