After your treatment please follow the instructions below to ensure your skin is cared for properly over the next few days and to maintain the best results.
Please note: some slight soreness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal reactions, particularly if this is your first wax. These symptoms should subside over the next 24-48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your therapist.
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 or hot tubs
No tanning (sunbathing, sunbeds or fake tans)
No sport, gym work or other vigorous exercise
No swimming in chlorinated pools
No sexual activity
Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands and take particular care with cleanliness after using the toilet
Wear clean, loose fitting clothes
Do not apply any deodorants, body sprays, powders or lotions to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist
To soothe and protect the skin, apply an antiseptic cream regularly for 3 days following your treatment. Always wash your hands before applying any product
Using an antibacterial skin wash or adding a handful of Dead Sea salts to your bathwater will help prevent infection of your hair follicles over the next few days, and will also assist the healing process should any pimples appear
To prevent ingrown hairs: starting a few days after your treatment, gently scrub the skin up to 3 times a week using a body mitt, brush or scrub. Moisturise the area every day to keep the skin supple and help new hairs grow through easily.
You may notice a small amount of regrowth after a week or so It can take up to 4 treatments spaced evenly apart for your hair to get on a cycle that gives the best results. Hair needs to be at least half a cm long before it can be successfully removed by waxing, so please do not shave, tweeze or use hair removal creams between your appointments. For best long term results, we recommend regular waxing every 4-6 weeks.
