Keep the waxed area clean for the next 24-48 hours and try to avoid tight, restrictive clothing. Clean, breathable cotton garments are best (or none at all if possible). If you are prone to infection and ingrowns, you may even want to bring a fresh garment with you to your service to wear immediately afterwards. Avoid spandex, lace, nylon etc. The more you can avoid these types of clothing in general, even after the first 48 hours, the better.
Avoid hot baths, showers, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, gym/exercise, sunbathing or sun beds for the next 24-48 hours. A lukewarm shower is better than a bath as any dirt, product etc. is immediately rinsed off. Activities that will cause you to sweat are not advised as bacteria, oils, runoff product, dirt etc. will interfere with your newly waxed/exfoliated area and increase the chance of irritation and infection. Sun/tanning is not advised as your waxed skin is FAR more susceptible to burning.
In the first 2 days, please try to avoid touching the area with dirty hands.
Sexual contact is not recommended in the first day or so either as many people find the friction to be an irritant.
After the first 24-48 hours, you must begin some type of exfoliation routine. You will need to gently exfoliate the area 3-5 times a week. This can include an exfoliating mitt, glove or brush. We also offer a chemical exfoliant that is very effective for preventing and treating ingrown hairs. It is strongly advised that you moisturize the area. Properly cared for skin results in less pain, hair breakage, bumps, ingrown hairs and irritation!
If this is your first wax, please be advised that you may see growth within the first few days. It can take 3-4 sessions to start seeing optimal results. For legs and Brazilians, you will need to come in every 3-5 weeks (most clients), avoid shaving in between, and follow your homecare instructions. Once you have been waxing for around 4 months, you will likely start seeing a noticeable difference in the amount of growth and texture of the hair. Most people experience 2-3 weeks of bare, smooth skin before any significant/visible amount of hair is there. You are ready to come back in when the hair is at least ¼ inch. I look forward to seeing you then!
