Waxing – wax is still one of the most popular methods of hair removal. It can be used on large areas of skin and for those smaller parts of the body. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for two to eight weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. The treatment is performed also in men, and also in people with sensitive skin. We use two types of wax in our salon. Strip wax is used to remove hair from the legs and arms, while hot wax is used for sensitive parts of the body such as the face, armpits and bikini line. MEN WAXING – only chest, back and underarms.

• Make sure that the area which you intend to wax does not have any wounds, skin rashes, acne.
• Do not shave the desired spot before waxing. Your hair should be at least 6 mm (1/4 of an inch) long for strip wax and at least 3mm long for hot wax, any hair shorter than that will not get pulled out.
• Trimming down the longer hair makes the treatment much less painful.
• Patch test is essential 24 hours in advance (before first treatment).

After your waxing service, you may expect the area to be red, some may experience blood spots due to thicker, courser hair and the area may feel tender and tingle.

For the first 24 hours after a waxing service, avoid the following to prevent irritating the skin:

• Touching or scratching the waxed area
• Exfoliating the waxed area
• We suggest you rather shower in a cold temperature. Ensure the water runs off the waxed area and you do not wash or scrub this area
• Perspiration and friction on the waxed area
• Sauna’s and stream rooms (for 24-48h)
• Exercise, gyms and swimming (for 24h-48h)
• Sunbathing, sunbeds or any sunlight and UV exposure. Sweat can infect open follicles and heat can irritate the waxed area. Remember to book your wax 2 days before you go on holiday, to allow the follicles enough time to close and the skin to calm down
• Applying products to the waxed area such as deodorants, make-up, lotions, soaps, powders, perfumes, self-tanning products etc.
• Tight fitted clothing that may cause friction to the waxed area

To soothe and calm the skin we suggest regularly applying an Aloe Vera gel. This will rehydrate the skin and sooth any distort you may experience. Tea tree oil can also be applied to the area for its anti-bacterial properties in ensuring the area remains bacteria free.

Remember, it is important to keep the area clean and dry for 48 hours after your appointment.

3-10 days after your waxing service, you need to ensure you prevent ingrown hairs. The skin will close over the follicles and new hair may get trapped causing ingrown hairs.

Gently exfoliate 2-3 times a week with a body scrub. Start this routine 2-3 days after the waxing treatment. It is essential that you perform this routine between days 3-10 after your wax service. Remember to not over exfoliate as this can cause damage to the skin.

Follow your exfoliation with an enriching and nourishing moisturiser. This process will prevent ingrown hairs and ensure that your next wax is easier and a little less painful.

It is important that you plan your waxing treatments. Your maintenance schedule will depend on your hormones, your natural hair growth cycle and other requirements. You will notice that new hair will start to grow back within 2-3 weeks. We suggest follow up appointments 3-4 weeks for facial waxing and 4-6 weeks for body waxing.

If you have further questions regarding waxing aftercare, call us and have one of our highly trained beauty therapists answer all your queries and provide you with expert tips and tricks to ensure you get the best out of your waxing service.