Aftercare Instructions for Waxing
Waxing Aftercare
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 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 room temperature water. Do not wash or scrub this area
- Perspiration and friction on the waxed area
- Saunas and steam rooms
- Exercise, gyms and swimming
- 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, lotions, soaps, powders,perfumes, self-tanning products ets.
- Tight fitted clothing that may cause friction to the waxed area.
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 the scrub. Start this routine 3 days after the waxing treatment. It is essential that you perform this routine between days 3-10 after your wax service. Remember not to over exfoliate as this can cause damage to the skin.
Follow your exfoliate 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.
Waxing Maintenance
It is important that you plan your waxing treatments. You will notice that new hair will start to grow back within 2-3 weeks. We suggest a follow up appointment between 3-5 weeks not to over 6 weeks for less painful and best results.