Pre and Post Wax Care
Before your appointment
Facial Waxing
On the days leading up to your appointment make sure you are cleansing, gently exfoliating, and moisturizing properly.
Do not use ANY chemical exfoliants (AHA, Glycolic acid or peels) 72hrs prior to your appointment
Stop taking and acne medications such as Accutane 2 weeks before your appoinment
Stop using all and any topical retinoids (such as Retin-A, Differin, Renova, Tretinoin, or similar products) 2 weeks prior to appointment
Make sure you are using sunblock or sunscreen. You can NOT get waxed if you have an unhealed sunburn.
If you do have a sunburn, rash, or any other skin irritations, please cancel your appointment until you have seen a doctor or the area is completely healed.
Brazilian/ Full Body Waxing
On the days leading up to your appointment make sure you are cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing properly.
For the best possible results it is recommended that you do not shave 2-4 weeks prior to your appointment.
Do NOT trim! If you trim as regular maintenance, avoid trimming at least one week before your appointment. When trimming you run the risk of trimming it down too short so it is best to just not trim if possible.
After your appointment
Facial Waxing
Avoid touching your face
Stay out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours
Make sure you are wearing UV protection daily
Avoid any skincare with harsh ingredients for 24-48 hours
Do Not exfoliate for 24-48 hours
After the 24-48 hour period is up, you want to lightly exfoliate daily.
Moisturize daily. Moisturizing can start immediately
If you experience any hives or small bumps within 24 hours of waxing apply Cortisone cream
Book your follow up appointment
Brazilian/ Full Body Waxing
Avoid touching the waxed area
No exercise, heavy activity, or sex for 24-48 hours
No baths, pools, hot tubs, or large bodies of water for 24-48 hours
Use a body wash with natural or no fragrance
Do not exfoliate for 24-48 hours after your wax
After the 24-48 hour period is up, you want to start exfoliating daily
Moisturize every day including the day of your appointment
Treat ingrown hairs as recommended by your waxer
No shaving between waxes
Book your follow up appointment 4-6 weeks out
your waxer will go over what to expect and all after care with you. If you have any further questions feel free to ask your waxer at the time of your appointment. We offer a variety of post care products in salon and will help find the right products for you.