Hair Removal Guidance
PRE-TREATMENT
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We offer a patch test prior to your waxing appointment; particularly if you have any known allergies or sensitive skin.
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Avoid using Retinols for 1 week prior to facial waxing
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Ideally hair should be allowed to grow to 5 mm prior to your treatment for the most effective removal
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You do not need to trim hair prior to your appointment – if hair is trimmed to short if can hinder rather than assist removal
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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The following may prevent or restrict the treatment. We will conduct a full consultation at your first appointment but please contact us before your appointment if any of the following apply to you:
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You are under the age of 16
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You have a skin disorder or disease
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You have been taking oral steroids or have used a topical steroid cream
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You have allergies to any product being used during the treatment. Please advise of any allergies prior to your appointment
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You are diabetic (GP approval will be required)
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You have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the past 6 months (GP approval required)
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You have been taking a blood thinning medication
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You are prone to bruising
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You are taking a prescription Vitamin A medication (Roaccutane/Isotretinoin etc) – wait 1 year after use
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You have a blood borne disease such as HIV or AIDS
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You have recent scar tissue (less than 6 months old)
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You have hypersensitivity due to sunburn/ windburn or exposure to UV light
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You have used a sunbed in the previous week
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You have poor circulation
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You have had a recent piercing or tattoo
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You have epilepsy
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You have used fake tan (this may be removed by the waxing process)
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You have viral hepatitis/Hepatitis A or B
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You have had recent cosmetic surgery
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You have oedema
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You have cuts/abrasions/ bruising in the treatment area
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You have skin tags
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You have excessive ingrown hairs
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You have a sexually transmitted infection (intimate waxing)
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You have urinary infection/disease (intimate waxing)
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You have external haemorrhoids (intimate waxing
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AFTERCARE​
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Immediately after your wax, wear loose cotton clothing
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Take care wiping when going to the toilet - intimate wipes are advised (intimate waxing)
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Do not apply perfumed products to the area for 24 hours
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Do not apply make up for 24 hours (facial waxing)
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Do not apply deodorant for 24 hours (underarm waxing)
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Do not have hot baths or showers for 24 hours
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Do not sunbathe for at least 24 hours
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Avoid swimming and other exercise for 24 hours
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Avoid touching the area excessively
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Avoid sexual activity for 24 hours (intimate waxing)
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After 24 hours you can start to moisturise daily to keep the skin soft and to help prevent ingrown hairs
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Exfoliate the area 2- 3 times a week (starting 4 - 7 days after the treatment) to help prevent ingrown hairs
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Follow your therapist's homecare advise
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Return in 4 - 6 weeks for a repeat treatment
If you have any questions about any of the above, or anything we haven't mentioned, please get in touch.