Waxing - FAQ
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BEFORE YOUR WAXING APPOINTMENT
Let your hair grow out at least 1cm – this insures the most effective treatment.
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Worried about pain? You can take a Panadol 1-2 hours before your appointment. Don’t worry its never as bad as you think!
AFTER YOUR WAXING APPOINTMENT
Wear cotton clothing to allow your skin to breath.
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Don’t shave between waxes as it messes with the hair growth cycle.
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Start exfoliation at least 3 days after your wax, this helps to avoid ingrown hairs.
Come back for your next wax in 4-6 weeks.
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Wait 24 hours before
Applying any makeup, deodorant, or moisturiser.
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Exercise, including swimming.
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Going in the sun/sunbed as skin will increase in sensitivity
How often should I get waxed?
Everyone has a different hair growth cycle, but most people find that every 4-6 weeks is the perfect time to get your waxing done again.
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How long should my hair be hair be?
At least 1cm in length for Brazilian and underarms, with legs/thighs the longer the hair the better the result so let the hairs grow out 2-4 weeks if you can.
Will it be painful?
Out therapists are trained to use waxing techniques that make it as comfortable as possible, there may still be a little bit of discomfort while waxing some areas. If you ae worried about pain and sensitivity you can take a Panadol 1-2 hours before your appointment.
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I am pregnant, can I still get waxing?
Yes absolutely, we get a lot of pregnant women in for their waxing even up to one week before there due date
Do I need to trim before a Brazilian?
No, you don’t have to, but you can if you would prefer. Please make sure that you don’t trim the hairs to short as this will result in a subpar wax, if you are unsure leave it to us, we are more that happy to trim for you