W H A T  Y O U  S H O U L D  K N O W

Before & After Care

Before Your Appointment
  • Hair length should be ¼ of an inch (length of a grain of rice) for waxing and 1/8 of an inch for sugaring.
  • Gently exfoliate up until the day before your appointment.
  • Shower the day of your appointment to help prevent infection.
  • Skin should be clean and dry. Avoid applying makeup, creams, lotions, and oils before your appointment for better results. 
  • Avoid caffeine on the day of treatment. Caffeine can make you more sensitive.
After Your Appointment
  • Schedule your treatment for 3 to 4 weeks later. Regular waxing and sugaring will get you the best results for minimizes hair and reducing pain associated with treatment. 
  • Wait at least 48 hours before exfoliating. Exfoliating 2 to 3 times a week with a sugar or salt will help prevent ingrown hairs. 
  • It is common the skin to be slightly irritated up to 24 hours after treatment (especially with first 3 or 4 treatments). Therefore, in order to prevent additional irritation, the following activities avoided:
    • Using moisturizers, makeup, gels, deodorant, and perfumes for at least 12 hours
    • Exposing the area to direct sunlight or tanning beds for at least 48 hours
    • Exercising or sweating in treated area for at least 12 hours
    • Using saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, or other sources of heat for at least 48 hours
    • Touching the treated area with unclean hands for at least 12 hours
    • Wearing tight clothing including tight panties for at least 24 hours