Hair must be a 1/4 inch of a hair growth, 1/2 inch for course hair to adhere correctly to the wax. That is about 2 weeks of hair growth after shaving. Your hair growth might be a little uneven for your first wax and that is okay, it will catch up eventually. We cannot and will not wax over hair/skin that was recently shaved. It is a waste of your time and money to arrive with hair that is too short to remove. We recommend that you drink plenty of water before your appointment as that loosens up your hair follicles for hair removal. Stay clear of alcohol and other caffeinated drinks leading up to the wax. Stimulants tend to raise the skin’s sensitivity.
Everyone has a different pain tolerance and what is painful for someone may not bother someone else. If you’re still worried about sensitivity, we recommend taking an ibuprofen 30 minutes prior your appointment to ease any pains during the waxing process.
If you want to see results, you need to be consistent. We recommend getting wax between 4-6 weeks. The skin will be less sensitive and the hair will become finer if waxing is done regularly.
Broken skin or not, the pores are open, so they’re more susceptible to bacteria; also any unnecessary friction may lead to bumps and irritation. We recommend to wait a minimum of 12 hours.
The salt present in your sweat may irritate freshly-waxed skin and lead to infection.
Pre-wax exfoliating is your best friend. It helps keep ingrown hair at bay and makes waxing an overall more tolerable experience. On the contrary exfoliating right after your wax service, may irritate the sensitive skin. Remember that wax exfoliates the skin on its on, so extra exfoliating could irritate the skin. We recommend let the skin heal a few days before exfoliating again.
