Hair Removal Guidance

PRE-TREATMENT

 

• We offer a patch test prior to your waxing appointment; particularly if you have any known allergies or sensitive skin.

• Avoid using Retinols for 1 week prior to facial waxing

• Ideally hair should be allowed to grow to 5 mm prior to your treatment for the most effective removal

• 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:

 

• You are under the age of 16

• You have a skin disorder or disease

• You have been taking oral steroids or have used a topical steroid cream

• You have allergies to any product being used during the treatment. Please advise of any allergies prior to your appointment

• You are diabetic (GP approval will be required)

• You have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the past 6 months (GP approval required)

• You have been taking a blood thinning medication

• You are prone to bruising

• You are taking a prescription Vitamin A medication (Roaccutane/Isotretinoin etc) – wait 1 year after use

• You have a blood borne disease such as HIV or AIDS

• You have recent scar tissue (less than 6 months old)

• You have hypersensitivity due to sunburn/ windburn or exposure to UV light

• You have used a sunbed in the previous week

• You have poor circulation

• You have had a recent piercing or tattoo

• You have epilepsy

• You have used fake tan (this may be removed by the waxing process)

• You have viral hepatitis/Hepatitis A or B

• You have had recent cosmetic surgery

• You have oedema

• You have cuts/abrasions/ bruising in the treatment area

• You have skin tags

• You have excessive ingrown hairs

• You have a sexually transmitted infection (intimate waxing)

• You have urinary infection/disease (intimate waxing)

• You have external haemorrhoids (intimate waxing

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AFTERCARE​

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• Immediately after your wax, wear loose cotton clothing

• Take care wiping when going to the toilet - intimate wipes are advised (intimate waxing)

• Do not apply perfumed products to the area for 24 hours

• Do not apply make up for 24 hours (facial waxing)

• Do not apply deodorant for 24 hours (underarm waxing)

• Do not have hot baths or showers for 24 hours

• Do not sunbathe for at least 24 hours

• Avoid swimming and other exercise for 24 hours

• Avoid touching the area excessively

• Avoid sexual activity for 24 hours (intimate waxing)

• After 24 hours you can start to moisturise daily to keep the skin soft and to help prevent ingrown hairs

• Exfoliate the area 2- 3 times a week (starting 4 - 7 days after the treatment) to help prevent ingrown hairs

• Follow your therapist's homecare advise

• Return in 4 - 6 weeks for a repeat treatment