Waxing

Upon Booking your appointment, you’ll be send a digital online consultation form, please, be as thorough as possible filling this in, as it’s important for the safety of your wax! At your wax appt – we’ll go through your consultation at the start to check nothings changed, or needs to be updated.

If you’re having an intimate wax, this is a no frills, no fuss treatment, you’ll need to be naked from the waist down. I do not use disposable underwear or bath towels to cover your modesty (you’d only end up with a load of towel fluff on you anyway). It’s both quicker and easier for me and more importantly you! If I can’t see it – I can’t wax it! Some areas of skin will need to be stretched while the wax is removed.

If you’re having an intimate wax & have booked an additional area such as legs or face, I will always do the intimate area first so that you can feel free to pop your underwear back on after this has been completed.

I question I get a lot, is which type of wax do you use? The answer is both, and they both, are superstars in their own right, if used correctly! And that’s the key, isn’t it, using the right tool for the right job!

All of my intimate, facial and underarm waxing treatments are carried out using peelable hot wax…
Don’t be confused by the name though… Hot wax is actually kept at a lower temperature than strip wax. It’s a more gentle and effective way of hair removal, and suitable for what we call -Terminal Hair.

I use strip wax on the larger areas where the hair is softer – Vellus Hair, so, Chest, back, legs and forearms etc. Although I have been known to use a mixture of hot and strip in these areas, if I think it will be a more comfortable treatment for you.

Here at Wax & Wellbeing we also have a strict Hygiene Policy, which includes “No, Double Dipping” ever!

• • Exfoliate the area 3-4 times per week and moisturise daily (gently does it, with exfoliation! Don’t scrub the skin red raw) This is the most important bit of your aftercare routine! I can’t stress it enough…
  • Dry body brush lightly to increase circulation of blood flow and increase skin cell renewal, this is great for people with poor circulation, Raynards, or who feel the cold
  • Apply an ingrown hair serum if you are prone – better to prevent than cure!
  • Book your next appointment, as regular waxing thins the hair, slows the growth, and feels softer and finer the more you do it!

A reaction may be seen on the skin for several hours following treatment but this is quite normal. This will vary from a mild redness or a plucked chicken look to a much stronger skin reaction and some people have red dots on the waxed area for several hours. If aftercare advice is followed the skin will return to normal within 24 hours. If the reaction is still present after this time or worsens seek medical advice from your GP.

For the ladies -Do ensure that you do not wear skinny jeans or tight clothing to your appointments, comfortable loose clothing, that lets the skin breathe post wax is preferable & for Intimate no lacy undies, clean cotton briefs are ideal. 

For the Gentlemen – Please bring a clean cotton t-shirt with you to change into for body waxing. Change your bed sheets at home, so that your pores are not open to mites and sweat. 

For all; 24/48 hrs after the treatment

• No saunas, hot tubs, steam treatments or swimming pools. Your skin will definitely become irritated & you will be at risk of infection! You don’t know how clean the water is so its not worth the risk.
• No hot baths or showers (warm water only)
• No tanning! sunbathing /sunbeds – your skin will be more sensitive and can burn easier!
• No tanning products- which can get into your pores and cause irritation
• No sports, gym or exercise (anything that creates friction, and sweat) 
• No sexual activity – for at least 24hrs,That’s right! Sex burn on a fresh wax hurts!
• Do not touch or scratch the area (this can cause infection)
• Do not apply perfume, deodorant, body sprays, powders or lotions to the area, unless they are post wax salon products or Ph Neutral.
• Do not apply heavy make-up. If makeup must be worn use a mineral makeup to avoid irritation
• No microdermabrasion, derma rollering, derma pen, chemical peels, fillers or botox in the areas waxed for at least 4 days after.

I will NOT wax anyone with any of the following;

• Haemophiliac
• Skin Cancer
• Any contagious skin diseases such as; Ringworm, Shingles, Impetigo, Genital Warts (any other not mentioned)
• Scar Tissue- under 3 months will not be considered in the areas to be waxed
• Anyone with sunburn – this includes tanning beds!
• Anyone using Ro-accutane (a treatment for acne) or steroid cream, or if you have used it in the last 6 months! This thins the skin!
• Anyone using anti-ageing products with Retin -A or Tretnoin ingredients

I will wax with the following conditions met;

• Varicose veins or poor circulation (GP note may be required, upon consult)
• Diabetes – Managed long term is fine (if not, GP note may be required)
• Epilepsy – (as long as medication is well controlled and does not cause bruising easily)
• Scar Tissue between 3- 6 months (GP or midwife note maybe required)
• Anyone that has had Botox or fillers must wait a week at least (7 days) before waxing the area.
• Under 16’s – with parental consent & a parent present, at all times. (The minor must want to be waxed, no pushy parents please, & I will not consider anyone under 11 years old, body waxing only)