Waxing

Accutane must be discontinued for at least 6 months.
Acne medication (Differin, Retin-A) must be discontinued for at least 2 weeks.
Hair must be ½ inch. If it is too short, the wax will be unable to grab ahold of the hair for proper removal.
Please allow one week for skin to heal properly prior to waxing.

Do not shave or exfoliate the day of the treatment.
Schedule pedicures 48 hours apart from waxing to minimize risk of reactions.
Schedule waxing appointments 5-7 days prior to active chemical exfoliation or microdermabrasion, 14 days prior for sensitive skin.
Avoid sensitizing products with artificial fragrances, harsh preservatives and dyes.
Get a signed consent from your medical professional prior to your appointment if there is any question about interactions with medications or sensitive health conditions. Contraindications: accutane, retin-a, etc..
If you have a history of immune dysfunction, resistant bacterial infections or extreme ingrown hair, please get approval from your medical professional prior to appointment.
Please arrive freshly showered for all waxing appointments.
Extensive waxing including brazilian bikini wax may require special preparation. Please trim all hair to approx ¼ inch in length prior to appointment for best results.

Avoid sunlight – light exposure without sunscreen will result in undesirable pigmentation. (freckles and patches)
Be gentle with your skin. Do not use exfoliating products or acne treatments or alpha hydroxy acid products for 5-7 days. Focus on moisture and barrier protection, with items like barrier repair, vaseline or desitin ointment.
Do not re-wax over treated area for 5-7 days, or 14 days for sensitive skin.
Avoid products with artificial fragrance and dyes.
When receiving brazilian wax, avoid sexual contact for 48 hours after waxing.
Gently exfoliate with loofah, white washcloth or aha cleansers to prevent ingrown hairs between waxing sessions.
If you have any questions or concerns about anything whatsoever please feel free to call us so we can assist you at the telephone numbers provided above.
Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours for the first 48 hours, even if you do not plan on being in the sun.

WAXING