Waxing Aftercare Advice
Before
- Make sure your hair is about 1/2 cm long at your appointment
- For best results moisturise daily and exfoliate once or twice per week
- Avoid pain for the gain and take some pain relief before hand
- Avoid sensitising your skin with solariums, sun-baking, picking at your skin, exercising heavily
- Book an appointment with our highly trained staff that are experienced in all shapes and sizes including pregnant women
During
- Arrive to your appointment a few minutes in advance to fill out a new client card
- Advise your therapist if you are using any products that sensitise the skin or irritations or any issues relating to waxing
- Define with your therapist your specific waxing needs
- Once completed check over waxed area to make sure you are satisfied with the results
After
- Discuss with your therapist all necessary after care products to obtain a smooth, long lasting wax
- Skin may appear red and blotchy
- Avoid sweating i.e.: Gym or sports after waxing
- Ingrown hair treatments available (sold separately)
- Stay clean
- Rebook your wax for another 4–6 weeks
Do’s & Dont’s
Do
- Cleanse skin using mild ph skin wash product (we recommend tea tree body wash)
- Moisturise your skin daily (we recommend teat tree body lotion)
- Exfoliate regularly using either an exfoliating mitt or exfoliating glove (we recommend synthetic exfoliating mitts or gloves)
- Have ingrown hairs removed professionally
- Shower before a wax
- Drink plenty of water
- Use recommended ingrown hair removal products for problem areas
- Use only recommended mineral make up on skin 24 hours after waxing facial area
Don’t
- Over exfoliate
- Shave in between waxing, as this distorts the hair growth cycle
- Have a solarium, go swimming or go to the gym 24 hours before or after a wax
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Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week, by appointment only:
- Monday–Friday: 7am–5pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 7am–11am
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Please note: A no-show fee of 50% of the appointment is applicable to all bookings.