Pre and Post Care Waxing Instruction and Information
So you’re hairy and in need of waxing…Never fear!!! Professional waxing by L-T wellness is done safely, swiftly and privately and in a sanitary environment so you can RELAX as your waxed!!!
Here are some helpful waxing tips to get your most efficient waxing and keep your skin healthy and happy!
Pre-waxing:
1. Make sure the night before and not the morning of your appointment for waxing that you use an ORGANIC/NATURALLY derived ingredient SUGAR SCRUB to the area and apply in circular motions with the fingertips. (These products are available at Whole Foods, Lovey’s, Tidal Creek or Earth Fare and Amazon).
2. Use WASHABLE SCRUB GLOVES 🧤 Along with the sugar scrub in circular motions to the area that is going to be waxed the night before and not the morning of that you arrive to your appointment. (These are available at TJ Maxx, Marshals and Amazon).
3. Do not apply any lotion to the area. The wax will not adhere to a moisturized area and you will have an insufficient waxing experience.
4. Do not get waxing if you have exposed your skin to the sun within 24 hours i.e. a sunburn or very warm red skin.
5. If you are using any prescription topicals or retinoids it is typically recommended that you wait four weeks in discontinue use before getting waxing. Please let me know before waxing if you are on any meds so I can make sure that there are not any contraindications for receiving waxing. Failure to comply can result in skin lifting, scarring and/or localized irritation and inflammation.
6. It is recommended to wait 72 hours before receiving waxing if you have recently had Botox injections or Microdermabrasion. Some clients with more resilient skin can tolerate getting some facial waxing along with Microdermabrasion if the waxed area is avoided.
7. If you are worried about pain, most doctors can prescribe prescription pain reducing gel or you can purchase over-the-counter lidocaine and apply it to the desired area to be waxed 30 to 60 minutes before your waxing to help with pain. Some clients may find if they are not allergic, over the counter NSAIDS such as advil or generic ibuprofen 30 to 60 minutes before services and after up to a max of 800mg can be useful as well.
8. Make sure to wear a loose-fitting skirt/pants if you are receiving any waxing services below the waist line.
Post waxing instructions:
1. Do not expose newly waxed skin to direct sun for at least 24 hours after waxing.
2. Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed area is to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs 24 to 48 hours after bikini waxing.
3. When you shower after the waxing, make sure that you keep the temperature on the cooler side and avoid using harsh chemically based body washes and keep to rinsing with just plain water to cleanse the area and help reduce inflammation and redness.
4. After the skin has calmed, (or if you're a more sensitive skin type, 24 hours) make sure to exfoliate the skin to prevent dead skin from accumulating and causing her to become and grown. Follow the sugar scrub, scrub and gloves and tend skin (available on Amazon or directly through their website) recommendations. As soon as you notice that the area that has been waxed has calmed down and is no longer showing any signs of irritation and inflammation.
Important things to remember:
Hair grows in three stages: Actagen, Catagen and Telogen Phases. Once you have gotten an area waxed three times in a row, you will start to notice that all the hairs will begin to grow all at the same time. When this happens, when you come in for your waxing you will have a much more even and efficient waxing. You will also notice that the hairs, and time will grow back much more sparse and wispy and you will have more longevity of hair loss between your waxing appointments. This is ideal for people who don’t like shaving or cannot even shave at all due to razor burn or other skin conditions. Getting waxing done on a regular basis is ideal, but it even is great for people that are going on a long vacation and don’t want to fool with shaving their legs on a daily basis.
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, I’m only a text message away! Now all that’s been said, enjoy all your new silky smooth body parts! All the best,
