waxing
Say goodbye to unwanted facial hair! Waxing is a fabulous alternative to tweezing everyday and causes less irritation than shaving. Plus it will keep your face smooth for weeks!
We use both hard and strip wax specially designed for sensitive skin. The wax is applied and then removed with one solid motion resulting in only brief discomfort. You may find that with continued waxing services your hair regrowth becomes finer and sparser resulting in less discomfort and less hair to deal with! Most clients get waxed every 3-6 weeks depending on their desired results.
waxing contraindications
To ensure a successful waxing experience, please read and follow these instructions.
WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients using Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications.
- Accutane (Acne medication) – You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.
- Adapalene (Acne medication)
- Tazarac: Avage, Tazarotene(See Acne medication)
- Differin (Acne medication)
- Isotretinoin (See Accutane)
- Retin A: Renova, Tretinoin,
CAUTION: If you are currently using any of the following, please inform your technician. These products can make the skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.
- Other Acne medications not listed above
- Bleaching agents for hair (used mostly for upper lip)
- Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena)
- Previous chemical depilatories such as Nair
- Benzoyl Peroxide (ProActive)
- Alpha Hydroxy or Beta Acids (Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic Acid)
- Oral or Topical Antibiotics
- Retinol
precautions & considerations
Please read these valuable guidelines:
- Sunburned, irritated or areas with open skin cannot be waxed.
- Moles cannot be waxed.
- You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or Microdermabrasion.
- Waxing cannot be performed if you have been in a tanning booth the same day.
- Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year.
- Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years.
- If irritation should occur, recommend you use an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to keep the area continually moist to avoid infection and scabbing.
- No sun/tanning booths for 2 days following a waxing treatment. Extra precaution should be taken if using tanning accelerators. Wait 2-3 days to wax before/after tanning with accelerators.
- No abrasives for 24 hours following a waxing treatment.