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Pre-Appointment Preparation
Waxing is amazing for all skin types, hair types, and body types! Here are some helpful tips that will ensure that you get the most out of your service.
Hair Length
It is important that the length of your hair is roughly the length of a grain of rice or 1/4 of an inch. Stop any hair removal 2-3 weeks before your appointment for premium results.
Full Body Skin Care
Gently exfoliate the area you are wanting to wax 24-48 hours before your appointment. This wil help to remove any dead skin and lift any hairs trapped underneath.
Water Before, Reward After
Your wax will go much more smoothly and comfortably if you avoid caffeine & alcohol before your appointment. Plenty of water & an Ibuprofen 30 minutes before your appointment is all you need!
Avoid Tanning
Avoid sun tanning, bed tanning, and self tanning for 2 days before and after your appointment. This will protect your skin and your color!
Avoid Makeup
Avoid wearing makeup to your appointment if you are booked for a facial wax service - it will be removed during the appointment.
Avoid Tight Clothing
Avoid tight clothes like leggings, spandex, etc. Loose, comfortable clothing allows the skin to breathe and reduces any post-wax sensitivity.
Talk To Your Doctor If:
You are prescribed high risk medications
Waxing while taking certain high-risk medications is discouraged because it can lead to serious skin trauma. These types of medications often change the way your skin regenerates or how your blood clots, turning a routine beauty treatment into a medical risk.
- Examples: Acutane/oral acne medications, thyroid medications, chemo/radiation
You are diagnosed with a chronic illness or cancer
Waxing is generally considered a contraindication (a reason to withhold treatment) for individuals with chronic illnesses or cancer. The primary danger isn't just the pain; it's the potential for severe medical complications due to the body's altered ability to heal and defend itself.
- Examples: cancer, diabetes, lymphedema, lupus.
You have recently undergone a surgical procedure
Waxing after a recent surgical procedure is considered a significant medical risk. Most surgeons and estheticians recommend waiting at least 8 to 12 weeks after a procedure—and sometimes up to 6 months for major surgeries—before waxing the affected area.
- Examples: skin grafting, medical procedures, medical grade spa treatments, birth, or laser treatments
You have an open wound, skin condition, or major bruising.
Waxing over an open wound or an active skin condition is a major safety hazard because it compromises the skin's primary function: acting as a protective barrier. When that barrier is already broken or inflamed, waxing can transform a minor irritation into a serious medical issue.
- Examples: Eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, dermatitis, cold sores, rosacea
