Waxing is a semi-permanent hair removal technique that removes hair from the roots. It leaves the wax area smooth and free of hair for atleast 3-8 weeks.
Here are some tips on how to take care of your skin after waxing -
- Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction during the next 24 - 48 hours. This means:
- No hot baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only).
- No saunas, hot tubs, massage or steam treatments.
- No tanning (sunbathing, sun beds or fake tans).
- No sport, gym work or other exercise.
- Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands.
- Wear clean, loose fitting clothes.
- Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
- Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders directly onto the area for 48 hours.
- Exfoliate a week after waxing and exfoliate twice a week to try and reduce the amount of ingrown hairs.
- Stay out of the sun and wear SPF
- Moisturise every day to keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow through normally. Don’t exfoliate too much or too rough as this can graze the skin.
- You may notice a small amount of re growth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives best results.
- Please do not shave between your appointments.
- You will need at least 3-4 weeks growth of hair before it can be successfully removed by waxing.
To maintain your smooth appearance, I recommend regular waxing every 4-8 weeks depending on the area.
Please note: Some slight soreness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first wax. These symptoms should subside over the next 24 - 48 hours.
Sensitivity and soreness is normal.
If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.