Waxing leaves your skin soft, smooth and hair free.

We have compiled a list of waxing before and aftercare tips and tricks on how to prepare the waxing area for a more seamless experience.

WAXING BEFORE CARE

• Trim the hair before your appointment. Longer hair can cause more discomfort.
• The hair should be at least 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch for best results. If you have coarse hair it should be closer to 1/2-inch for the first few waxes.
• Exfoliate the waxing area 24-48 hours before your appointment. This will keep the skin soft and smoother and prevent ingrown hairs.
• Bath or shower on the day of your appointment to open-up follicles, allowing for easier hair removal.
• Do not apply any deodorants, make-up, lotions, soaps, powders, perfumes or self-tanning products to the area to be waxed.
• Take 1-2 paracetamol about 30 minutes before your appointment if you have never had a wax before or find the process painful.

WAXING AFTERCARE

After your waxing service, you may expect the area to be red, some may experience blood spots due to thicker, coarser hair and the area may feel tender and tingle.

For the first 24 hours after a waxing service, avoid the following to prevent irritating the skin:

• Touching or scratching the waxed area
• Exfoliating the waxed area
• We suggest you rather shower in a cold temperature. Ensure the water runs off the waxed area and you do not wash or scrub this area.
• Perspiration and friction on the waxed area
• Saunas and stream rooms
• Exercise, gyms and swimming
• Sunbathing, sunbeds or any sunlight and UV exposure. Sweat can infect open follicles and heat can irritate the waxed area. Remember to book your wax 2 days before you go on holiday, to allow the follicles enough time to close and the skin to calm down.
• Applying products to the waxed area such as deodorants, make-up, lotions, soaps, powders, perfumes, self-tanning products etc.
• Tight fitted clothing that may cause friction to the waxed area.

To soothe and calm the skin we suggest regularly applying an Aloe Vera gel. This will help re-hydrate and sooth the skin. Tea tree oil can also be applied to the area for its anti-bacterial properties.

Remember, it is important to keep the area clean and dry for 48 hours after your appointment.

Finally, in the unlikely event that your skin has not returned to normal after 48 hrs, please seek advice from your GP in case you have had an allergic reaction.

3-10 days after your waxing service, you need to ensure you prevent ingrown hairs. The skin will close over the follicles and new hair may get trapped causing ingrown hairs.

Gently exfoliate 2-3 times a week with a body scrub. Start this routine 2-3 days after the waxing treatment. It is essential that you perform this routine between days 3-10 after your wax service. Remember to not over exfoliate as this can cause damage to the skin.

Follow your exfoliation with an enriching and nourishing moisturiser. This process will prevent ingrown hairs and ensure that your next wax is easier and a little less painful.

FORMS

NHS QR Code mobile app is available on entrance please use to check in before your treatment, If you don’t have access to the app, please follow the below link to the Covid Form.

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