For the most optimal results, pre-treatment is encouraged to be done at least 24 hours before your appointment. These steps help to prep the skin for the service.
Pre-Treatment Steps:
- Do not trim or shave hair as it will inhibit the effectiveness of the wax/sugar. Hair should be at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length for the best results.
- Exfoliate the area to be serviced at least 24 hours before to release any trapped hair under the skin.
- Do not drink any caffeinated beverages before the service. Opt out instead for a tea or water.
- Wear loose clothing to your appointment to ensure your skin can breathe.
- Shower and clean your skin before your appointment if you can. Cleansing wipes can be provided if needed.
- Apply a light moisturizing lotion to your skin.
- If you are most sensitive than most, take an ibuprofen at least an hour before the appointment.
Fill out the wax intake form and be sure communicate your expectations for your service with your specialist.
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Maintaining that supple, smooth skin after a wax/sugar is easy with some simple steps.
Post-Treatment Steps:
- Skip the exfoliating at home for the first 48 hours. The skin has already been naturally exfoliated during the service. Continue to exfoliate 2-3 times a week for the next few weeks to remove dead skin cells & all growing hair is brought to the surface to be removed at the next appointment.
- Avoid extremely hot & moist environments like saunas, bathhouses, hot tubs etc. Avoid the gym and heavy exercise. Avoid tanning beds or going sunbathing as the UV rays can be harmful to the freshly serviced skin. Avoid these for 24-48 hours.
- Keep the skin cleansed & moisturized. Avoid strong fragrant lotions or creams as they can irritate the skin and/or clog pores. Opt instead for lightweight natural oils like jojoba or grapeseed oil or creams with aloe vera to soothe.
- After 3 weeks of growth (or longer as the hair grows back thinner & less with each session) book a follow-up appointment with your specialist to remove the hair that grew back that you don't want.