Frequently Asked Questions

We use a low temperature, hypoallergenic hard wax that only adheres to the hair and not your skin; making it ideal for even the most sensitive skin.

Your hair needs to be about a quarter of an inch long (generally 2 weeks of growth if you've been shaving)

Retin-A (must be stopped 7 days prior to wax)

Sun burn

Certain antibiotics and topical acne medication (epiduo, differin, tazorac)

Accutane use in the last year

-Your hair will grow back much slower and thinner, making it less painful each time.

-Eliminates razor burn and reduces ingrown hairs.

-Gently exfoliates the skin leaving it smooth and bright.

There are a few things you can do to make your wax more comfortable and to get the best results possible

-Gently exfoliate the area the day before

-Take a warm shower before to soften the hair follicles

-Take ibuprofen 30 mins before your appt

-Wear loose, comfortable clothing

-Hydrate & avoid caffeine leading up to your appt

-Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds 48 hours prior

3-4 weeks for face & bikini area

4-6 weeks for other body parts

AVOID the following for 24-48 hours after your wax

-exfoliating

-heavy exercise & sweating

-sexy time (bikini area)

-hot tubs and swimming

-sun exposure/tanning beds

After 48 hours, exfoliate 2-3x per week to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, along with keeping your skin moisturized.

Yes, as long as you have a clean tampon or menstrual cup in.

A manual exfoliation of the face using a sterile surgical blade to gently remove any dead skin and vellus hairs (peach fuzz). Please note: the purpose of this service is to exfoliate, not remove all the hair. If you want it solely for hair removal, we recommend doing a full face wax instead.

Active cystic acne

Active infection or cold sore

Recent chemical peel or exfoliation

Chemotherapy or radiation

Hemophilia or blood thinners

Retin-A

Accutane use in the last year

Sun burn

Thick, dark facial hair

-You MUST wear SPF daily following your treatment to prevent burning & hyperpigmentation- when we do an enzyme or dermaplane, your skin will be more prone to sunburn due to deep exfoliation.

-Keep your skin hydrated & moisturized.

-Be gentle, no exfoliating for 5 days depending on treatment. Your skin will be more sensitive and prone to irritation. (this includes active ingredients such as glycolic or salicylic acid, retinol & prescriptions)