Hair Removal Waxing Pre and Post Care

WAXING CONTRAINDICATIONS

Consult your doctor before having waxing services if you have:

• Diabetes

• Hemophilia

• Contagious Skin Conditions

• Accutane must be OFF for 1 year

  • Retinol / Chemical Exfoliants must be off for minimal of 2 weeks around and on area of service

• Blood Thinners

PRE-CARE:

1)HAIR GROWTH

Approximately 2 weeks after shaving or epilating of the area, ideal hair length for waxing 3/4 inch (1.91cm)

2)TRIM

Please Trim or grow your body hair to to 3/4 inch (1.91cm) optimal length of hair removal from the root

We do not do body hair trimming for safety reasons

3)EXFOLIATE

Removal of dead skin 1-2 days prior to appointment for a more thorough and painless wax

4)PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF PERSONAL HYGIENE PRIOR TO BRAZILIAN AREA APPOINTMENT

5) NUMBING CREAM

Feeling a little nervous for the first wax is completely normal, to get through with ease. We recommend applying Zensa Numbing Cream at home, 30-40 mins prior to your appointment to be in effect.

AFTER CARE:

DON’T

• Go into the sun, use tanning beds, have sex or exercise for 24 hours

• Use steam rooms / saunas or anything heat related for 24 hours

• Avoid activities that may cause excessive sweating , sweat can cause bacteria to get into open pores after hair removal

• Wear overly tight panties or clothing; the friction can cause sensitivities

DO

  • First 48 hours, finish off shower or face wash with COLD water to minimize open pores , this helps to reduce possibility of pores clogging, blemishes or red bumps and bacterial infection from sweat and facial/body products.

• After 48 hours, gently exfoliate opposite direction of hair growth to prevent ingrown hairs

•Exfoliate often to prevent ingrown hair

• Re-book your appointment approximately every 4-6 weeks depending on your hair cycle

area of service, hormonal changes will differ in hair growth cycle