WAXOLOGY Feel the fear... and wax it anyway

pre-wax advice

remove dead skin cells using a mild exfoliator - including the bikini area for intimate waxing

please allow for approx. 3 weeks hair growth as hair is most effectively removed at 3-5mm

clients who are diabetic, suffer from psoriasis, eczema or other skin conditions, as well as those taking or who have taken retinol or accutane in the previous 6 months are not suitable for waxing – if you are unsure about your suitability for waxing or have any questions please ring or email prior to booking

please shower prior to treatment – cleansing wipes are available also for intimate treatments

once you wax you’ll never go back! yes, waxing may cause mild discomfort but the effects are well worth it – you will enjoy smooth, hair-free skin with finer & sparser regrowth. clients report reduced discomfort with subsequent treatments

aftercare

avoid any of the following for 24 hours post-waxing

uv exposure

hot showers / baths / saunas / steam rooms

chlorinated water

fake tan, deodorants, perfumed lotions/creams

exercise and/or excessive perspiration

friction/direct contact

tight clothing*

sexual activity (for intimate waxing only)

ingrown hair

an ingrown hair after waxing occurs when the hair grows back into the skin. most commonly it occurs in areas where there the hair is thick and/or curly, e.g. male hair or on the female bikini line

lightly exfoliating 24 hours after waxing, and continuing to do so a couple times a week will help keep dead skin cells out of the follicle so when the hair does start coming back, this helps it to point up instead of going back into the skin

preventing ingrown hairs after waxing before they appear is much easier than tackling the redness and bumps later on . this is why we recommend using pfb vanish - an anti-septic, anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial product which also contains a mild exfoliant that lifts the ingrown hair to the surface.

for female intimate waxing we recommend that pfb vanish gel treatment is applied to the bikini area for 3 days post brazilian/hollywood waxing as the effect can be ruined if you get ingrown hairs & bumps. this product is applied after your treatment and is also available to purchase for aftercare at home

*not only can tight clothes irritate freshly waxed areas, weeks later it can encourage the hair to grow back into the skin causing ingrown hairs