Before Wax/ Sugar Tips

Hair should be at least ¼ inch long.
Ideally do not shave from 10-14 days before your appointment.
Do not use any lotions or creams on the areas to be waxed.
Reduce or avoid caffeine on the day of your appointment as it stimulates the nervous system, making you more sensitive.
A pain reliever/anti-inflammatory that works for your body can be taken 30 minutes prior to your appointment.
For your safety, you must inform us if you have been on any skin medications. These can cause a severe negative reaction, or lift your skin if you are taking acne medications including but not limited to Accutane, Antibiotics, Differin, Retin-A/Retinol or any other skin thinning medication. Ideally if using Retin-A, or Differin, stop using 3 days prior to a wax. If you have used Accutane in the past 6 months you may not be waxed or sugared.
Feel free to keep your appointment if you happen to be on your period. Please wear a tucked in tampon.
Avoid sun bathing and tanning bed within 24 hours of waxing or sugaring, before or after.

Post Wax/ Sugar Tips

A cold shower is the best post waxing or sugaring!
Avoid exercise, hot bath/shower, sauna, steam, hot tub, pools and beaches 24 hours after waxing. Sweating can irritate the skin after waxing.
Keep hands from touching freshly waxed skin, minimizing chances of skin irritation.
Daily exfoliation between treatments is recommended to prevent ingrown hairs. I recommend dry body brushing as the best method of exfoliation beginning 48 hours after your wax or sugar. Use the dry brush in gentle a strokes with the same direction that the hairs grow.
Avoid tight clothing after waxing or sugaring. Tight clothing may result in irritation and ingrown hairs.
Avoid the sun immediately after waxing or sugaring for at least 24 hours and please wear a mineral sun screen.