waxing

Waxing Prep:

• Hair needs to be 1/4" or 6mm 

• Take a warm shower to prep the skin and gently exfoliate area to be waxed; if you don't have time to freshen up before your wax, wipes are always provided

• Skip lotion and body oils before your appointment, it can interfere with hair removal

• Take an aspirin (with your doctors okay!) about 30 minutes before your appointment

• Drink water, as hydration is very important; when the skin is dehydrated, it causes tightness around the roots of hairs, which makes removal with wax more difficult

• Avoid sun/tanning at least 24 -48 hours before or after your appointment

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IMPORTANT! Avoid waxing when using the following medications. If you're unsure about a prescription medication interacting poorly with waxing, please talk to your prescribing doctor.

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• 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)

• Coumadin and Plavix (blood thinners)

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After care:

• Wear clean, loose clothing

• Exfoliate your skin once or twice weekly to avoid ingrown hairs

• Apply aloe or cortisone to the waxed area

• Do not take hot baths, showers and avoid whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms for 24-48 hours

• Avoid running, cycling, working out or hot yoga for 24-48 hours

• If irritation or skin lifting occurred, keep skin moist with antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to avoid infection or scabbing

• Do not shave between appointments, it can take 4 waxing appointments every 4 weeks to get the growth cycle down for your most optimal wax

• Moisturize skin daily and stay hydrated

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