Waxing Guidelines

Avoid Waxing If You…

• have any skin irritation or sunburn

• have taken Accutane in the last 6 months

• have used Retin-A or Differin in the last 3 months

• are prone to fever blisters

• have taken antibiotics in the last 2 weeks

Pre-wax Guidlines

• Please arrive shower fresh

• Avoid stimulants, coffee, cigarettes, caffeine, Allergy meds

• Take an Ibuprofen One hour before waxing

• Chew 3-4 Tums to reduce the acidity of the body

• Book your waxing appointment 2 days before any big event

Post-wax Guidelines

• Gently wash with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap, or if you are prone to break outs use a drugstore acne face wash as your body wash.

• If it is your 1st wax or you are prone to breakouts, apply Tend Skin 2 times a day for the first 5 days.

• Apply Tend Skin, with a cotton pad, regularly 3-5 times a week to treat and prevent ingrown hairs.

• Gently exfoliate the waxed area with a warm damp loofa sponge, shower gloves, or back brush, daily.

• Avoid sun exposure the day you get waxed and the day after.

• Avoid tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize risk of irritation.

• Avoid shaving between waxes.

• Use a dye free and fragrance free laundry detergent and do a double rinse for your clothes. Laundry detergent residue is the main culprit for post wax breakouts.