Waxing Worcester

You shouldn’t be waxed if you suffer from the following:

• Skin conditions such as thin and fragile skin
• Skin disorders such as severe eczema or psoriasis
• Any bacterial, viral or fungal infection
• STI’s
• Eye disorders such as conjunctivitis when treating the face
• Swellings – the cause may be medical
• Diabetes – makes the client vulnerable to infection as they have slow skin healing
• Defective circulation – poor skin healing may occur
• Recent scar tissue (under 6 months old)- the skin lacks elasticity
• Fractures or sprains – discomfort may occur
• Phlebitis – an inflammatory condition of the vein
• Retin-A – Tetracycline medication as the skin is more sensitive, weaker and prone to skin irritation and tearing
• Loss of skin sensation – you would be unable to identify if wax was too hot
• Allergies to products such as the ingredient resin, found in wax
• Use of RoAccutane or other acne products within the last 6 months
• Use of vitamin A skin care, glycolic acid or other AHA or BHA products
• Use of steroid cream or steroid medication in the last 3 months
• Waxing during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy

In the days leading up to your treatment, it is recommended that you observe the following:

• No sunbeds, sunbathing or heat treatments for 24 hours before.
• No chemical exfoliates to be used for 48 hours before treatment.
• No oils, body lotions or moisturisers to be used on the day of the appointment.
• If possible, gently exfoliate the skin a couple of days before treatment using a body scrub or exfoliating mitt. This helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells and lifts the hairs for better results.
• Avoid working out a couple of hours before treatment.
• If possible, we recommend you bring clean, loose fitting clothing for the area you’re getting waxed for after the treatment (for example- clean t-shirt for a back / chest wax, and clean underwear for intimate waxing treatments).

In the days leading up to your treatment, it is recommended that you observe the following:

• No sunbeds, sunbathing or heat treatments for 24 hours before.
• No chemical exfoliates to be used for 48 hours before treatment.
• No oils, body lotions or moisturisers to be used on the day of the appointment.
• If possible, gently exfoliate the skin a couple of days before treatment using a body scrub or exfoliating mitt. This helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells and lifts the hairs for better results.
• Avoid working out a couple of hours before treatment.
• If possible, we recommend you bring clean, loose fitting clothing for the area you’re getting waxed for after the treatment (for example- clean t-shirt for a back / chest wax, and clean underwear for intimate waxing treatments).

For best results, you should have at least 4 weeks’ growth from your last wax, or 3 weeks’ from your last shave. As a rule, hair length of approximately half an inch (12mm) is ideal. You can trim the hair to this length yourself prior to your arrival, by using clippers or scissors; this will save time at your appointment. Any areas that have over-long hair can always be trimmed at your appointment prior to waxing if you cannot do this yourself.

This depends, as everyone’s different. During the first 3 weeks you will see minimal regrowth, with an increase after that. If you usually shave, it can take 2-3 wax appointments to get rid of stubbly growth, but after that you’ll be smoother for much longer. Regular waxing will result in the hair growing slower and sparser. Please don’t shave in between waxing appointments, as it will take a long time to get back on track, and you won’t do yourself any favours.

If you want to keep up that smooth clean feeling, it’s recommended you attend every 4-5 weeks.