Waxing Tips

1. Let hair grow out 2 to 3 weeks, or about a quarter of an inch before waxing.
2. Exfoliate the areas that will be waxed 1 day before your appointment with a body scrub, followed with body oil or lotion to soften the hair follicle.
3. Let your esthetician know of any medications you are taking. Certain oral and topical medications can make skin sensitive.
4. Take an Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil or Ibuprofen an hour before your appointment.
5. Apply a first aid antibiotic gel with pain relief like Neosporin or Hydrocortisone after the waxing if skin is sensitive.
6. Stay out for the sun/ tanning bed 24 hours before and after your waxing appointment.
7. You are more sensitive before your period, so try to schedule waxing a few days after.

Problems Associated with Waxing

What causes ingrown hair?

• Genetics – some individuals are simply are prone to ingrown hair. The esthetician /technician should be consulted for follow-up care. This may include some type of exfoliation or topical treatments.
• Tight clothing may result in irritation and ingrown hair. After waxing you should apply some type exfoliating product to keep the dead skin build up from accumulating 24-48 hours after waxing.
• Weakened Hair may result in ingrown hair, the hair will begin to weaken and thin. This may produce a temporary tendency to ingrown hairs. The client should continue to use an exfoliating product as recommended by the esthetician/technician.

Frequently Asked Question

What are the different kinds of Bikini Waxes?

• A traditional bikini wax removes the hair that is not covered by bikini bottoms. Generally the inner thighs and side panels of your bikini area are waxed.
• Our Barely There wax is a more intimate wax. Hair is removed leaving only a small strip of hair down the center of the bikini area. (This service does not include the backside)
• The Brazilian is the most aggressive of all bikini waxes. All hair is removed from the bikini area and bottom, leaving the bikini area hairless.

What you need to know

A Bikini Wax (especially the Barely There and Brazilian) usually requires your active participation positioning your body so the esthetician can remove your hair. You are usually asked to remove your clothes from the waist down. Some people aren't comfortable with this so you can keep them on if you prefer. The fact is, underwear needs to be moved all the way over to do the job correctly for the Bikini and Barely There and needs to be removed for the Brazilian. Drape cloths are used but this is a very intimate service.