How to Prepare...
- Keep your hair long enough for the wax to grip (roughly 1 cm), when the hair is too short the wax cannot pick it up well enough to remove it.
- Exfoliate gently the days before your wax.
- Avoid harsh exfoliants the day of your wax.
- Moisturise well the days leading up to your wax.
- Avoid thick moisturisers the day of your wax
- Avoid any Retin-A creams before your wax.
- If having a pedicure with normal nail polish, please bring flip flops or sandals to wear after your treatment.
- Let your therapist know of any skin conditions.
- Wear comfortable clothing. (Clothing that is easy to change in and out of.)
- Avoid heavy meals before your treatment
- Avoid alcohol before your massage.
- Make sure you hydrate before your treatment. (Water helps flush toxins out)
- Don’t be afraid to communicate. Your therapist is there to make you feel better, if you have a particular problem area or you just want to relax, let your therapist know.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Be prepared to discuss your skin concerns so your therapist can tailor your facial to you.
- The less makeup you wear the longer we have to concentrate on your skin.
- Oils may be applied to your hair. (Please tell therapist if you would rather no oils.)
- Please arrive with no make-up on.
- Do not use Retin-A or exfoliating products 24-48 hours before your treatment.
- Avoid sun-tanning, tanning creams or sprays for 2-3 days before your treatment.
- Do not wax your skin 2-3 days prior to treatment.
- If you have had Botox, filler, chemical peels, used Accutane or laser surgery you cannot have the treatment for 2 weeks.
- A patch test is required 24 hours before your treatment.
- Arrive with no eye make-up on to ensure best results.
- Avoid oily products on/around the eye area for 24 hours leading up to treatment.
- A patch test is required 24 hours before your treatment.
- Please arrive with no eye make-up on to ensure best results.
- Avoid oily products on/around the eye area for 24 hours leading up to treatment.
- A patch test is required 24 hours prior to your treatment
- Arrive with no make-up on area to be tinted to ensure best results
- If you under the age of 16 you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Make sure you eat a full meal and drink plenty of fluids before your treatment. Some clients can become lightheaded and dizzy when they haven’t eaten. Another tip would be to try and cut down or cut out smoking. Smoking actually slows down the healing process and can cause complications.
- Try and avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Cover up for around four weeks before your treatment. Tanned skin can be more prone to preventing the success of the treatment. While you are covering up though make sure you are wearing loose fitting clothes over the area not to irritate it after treatment.
- Always speak to your practitioner before undergoing the treatment so they can help you make the most out of your appointment and so they can do what is right for you.
- As much as you think a painkiller will help ease the pain after treatment, it is advised not to take aspirin or ibuprofen as they can cause bruising after the treatment is complete.
- Before your treatment also make sure you have showered or bathed with completely fresh skin. Do not add any lotions, perfumes, creams and anything else to your body as this could affect the treatment. We also recommend that if you have hair in the area of which is being treated, to shave it.