Waxing

Waxing can have a positive impact on your overall appearance. People do not realize what a difference a little wax can do. Getting rid of unwanted hair is is a way to get a cleaner, more attractive appearance. Waxing adheres to the hair and removes the bulb from the follicle making the hair grow back at a much slower rate. You can usually go 3 to 4 weeks before your next appointment. It is a quick and easy way to be rid of the hair so that you don't have to worry about it. Some clients do get a little red, especially their first time, but the redness goes away, so no worries. If a client is too sensitive for waxing, we can always tweeze away those hairs around the brows. Tweezing pulls hair out by the root one at a time. This is a slower alternative method for those sentitve to the waxing procedure.

Facial waxing should not be performed on clients that have the following conditions:

* Rosacea or very sensitive skin
* Sunburn
* History of fever blisters or cold sores
* Presence of pustules or papules
* Had recent chemical peel using glycolic, salicylic, or other acid based product.
* Recent botox or collagen injections
* Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery

Clients using the following medications should not receive waxing services:

* Retin-A, Renova, hydroquinone, or similar skin thinning products
* Blood-thinning medications
* Topical or oral cortisone medication
* Accutane or other acne medications

To ensure your waxing experience is pleasant and successful, here are some helpful hints you should do prior to your service.

* Stop shaving or tweezing the area at least 14 days prior to waxing. If hair is not long enough the wax will not adhere.
* Do not remove ingrown hairs 4 to 5 days before service.
* Exfoliate the area 24 to 48 hours before the service.

After your service you should NOT do the following:

* Take hot baths for the remainder of the day of service.
* Apply perfumed products or tanning lotions for at least 24 hours.
* Exfoliate the waxed area 24 to 48 hours after the service.
* Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays (sun or tanning beds) for at least 24 to 48 hours after the service.