WAXING TIPS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Hair should be about 1/4 inches long. Think of a piece of white rice. A big mistake many women make before getting their first wax: shaving. Wax can't pick up your hairs when they're too short. If you're unsure of how long that is, just leave it alone.
2. You should determine what kind you want beforehand. Here are a few of your options: A simple bikini wax, which only takes hair off the sides or a Brazilian wax that removes all or nearly all of the hair from front to back. You don't necessarily have to decide right away but it's good to think about your desired results prior to the appointment.
3. The time of the month matters. Don't schedule a wax within three days prior to your period. That's when your skin tends to be extra sensitive.
4. Take a shower that day. This may seem obvious, but it's worth a reminder. You'll feel less self-conscious and your pro will thank you.
5. Your lower half will be fully exposed. Before your wax, you will have to strip off your pants and underwear. Some places have disposable underwear for simple bikini waxes, but if you are having more hair removed than just on the sides, you will likely be completely naked. The important thing to remember is that your waxer has probably seen hundreds of people's pubic areas. This is just business for her, so don't worry too much about exposing yourself.
6. There will be some discomfort. There are numerous treatments out there that claim to be "virtually painless" or "totally pain-free." Spoiler alert: It does hurt. Unless you have the thinnest hair on the planet or zero pain receptors, having hair ripped out of your body can be slightly painful.
7. The hairs left behind will be tweezed. Oftentimes, there are hairs leftover from the wax that are removed using precise tweezers. Your waxer may ask you if you want them tweezed, or she may just start plucking without letting you know first. It's a good idea to ask beforehand so you can be prepared.
8. After getting a wax, your skin is often red and irritated. Wear loose clothing to your appointment so you'll be comfy afterwards. For the rest of the day, you should steer clear of applying too much friction or you may wind up with even more irritation. Good news: The redness should go away overnight.
9. Aloe can soothe your skin. It calms inflammation, quells itchiness and reduces redness.
2. You should determine what kind you want beforehand. Here are a few of your options: A simple bikini wax, which only takes hair off the sides or a Brazilian wax that removes all or nearly all of the hair from front to back. You don't necessarily have to decide right away but it's good to think about your desired results prior to the appointment.
3. The time of the month matters. Don't schedule a wax within three days prior to your period. That's when your skin tends to be extra sensitive.
4. Take a shower that day. This may seem obvious, but it's worth a reminder. You'll feel less self-conscious and your pro will thank you.
5. Your lower half will be fully exposed. Before your wax, you will have to strip off your pants and underwear. Some places have disposable underwear for simple bikini waxes, but if you are having more hair removed than just on the sides, you will likely be completely naked. The important thing to remember is that your waxer has probably seen hundreds of people's pubic areas. This is just business for her, so don't worry too much about exposing yourself.
6. There will be some discomfort. There are numerous treatments out there that claim to be "virtually painless" or "totally pain-free." Spoiler alert: It does hurt. Unless you have the thinnest hair on the planet or zero pain receptors, having hair ripped out of your body can be slightly painful.
7. The hairs left behind will be tweezed. Oftentimes, there are hairs leftover from the wax that are removed using precise tweezers. Your waxer may ask you if you want them tweezed, or she may just start plucking without letting you know first. It's a good idea to ask beforehand so you can be prepared.
8. After getting a wax, your skin is often red and irritated. Wear loose clothing to your appointment so you'll be comfy afterwards. For the rest of the day, you should steer clear of applying too much friction or you may wind up with even more irritation. Good news: The redness should go away overnight.
9. Aloe can soothe your skin. It calms inflammation, quells itchiness and reduces redness.
WAXING CONTRAINDICATIONS
To ensure a successful waxing experience, please read and follow these instructions.
WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients taking Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications. Please read the label carefully and consult your dermatologist if you are taking any medication or using any topical cream that contains these medications. Individuals do react differently to these medications and sometimes waxing can be done if proper patch testing is completed.
Please read these valuable guidelines.
WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients taking Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications. Please read the label carefully and consult your dermatologist if you are taking any medication or using any topical cream that contains these medications. Individuals do react differently to these medications and sometimes waxing can be done if proper patch testing is completed.
- Accutane (Acne medication) – You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.
- Adapalene (Acne medication)
- Alustra (Retin A)
- Avage (See Tazorac – Acne medication)
- Avita (See Retin A)
- Differin (Acne medication)
- Isotretinoin (See Accutane)
- Renova (See Retin A)
- Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication)
- Tazarac (Acne medication)
- Tazarotene (See Tazorac)
- Tretinoin (See Retin A)
- Other Acne medications not listed above
- Bleaching agents for hair (used mostly for upper lip)
- Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena)
- Previous chemical depilatories such as Nair
- Benzoyl Peroxide (ProActive)
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
- Oral Antibiotics
- Topical Antibiotics
- Retinol
- Salicylic Acid
- Other exfoliants
Please read these valuable guidelines.
- Sunburned, irritated or areas with open skin cannot be waxed.
- Moles cannot be waxed.
- You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or Microdermabrasion.
- Waxing cannot be performed if you have been in a tanning booth the same day.
- Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year.
- Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years.
- If irritation should occur, recommend you use an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to keep the area continually moist to avoid infection and scabbing.
- No sun/tanning booths for 2 days following a waxing treatment. Extra precaution should be taken if using tanning accelerators. Wait 2-3 days to wax before/after tanning with accelerators.
- No hot baths for 24 hours following a body waxing treatment.
- No abrasives for 24 hours following a waxing treatment.
- No deodorants for 24 hours following an underarm waxing treatment.
- Women may experience extra sensitivity to waxing up to a week prior to the beginning of their menstrual cycle.
