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Body Waxing
Before & After

If you are using any of the following medications, you can not be waxed today:

  • Accutane

  • Renova

  • Tretinoin

  • Adapalene

  • Alustra

  • Avage

  • Isotrerinoin

  • Avita 

  • Differin

  • Retin- A

  • Tazarotene

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BEFORE YOU WAX:

  • Hair must be ¼ - ½” long for all successful waxing. 

  • Waxing does have certain side effects such as skin removal, redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, hyperpigmentation, and pimples. 

  • Waxing of soft tissue may cause the skin to tear. Most commonly in a Brazilian bikini wax. For your personal comfort, avoid hair removal 2 days before and after your menstrual cycle.

  • Lightly exfoliate the area to be waxed 24-48 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Discontinue all use of retinoids and other chemical exfoliating agents at least 72 hours prior.

  • Stay out of the sun (artificial or not) for a minimum of 24-hrs prior to your service.

  • Wear loosely fitted clothes to your wax appointment.

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AFTER YOU WAX:

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure for 72 hrs.

  • Do not tan for 72 hrs!

  • Wear SPF 30+ with broad spectrum coverage on exposed waxed areas.

  • Avoid using any oil-based products or chemical treatments for 72 hrs.

  • Avoid excessive sweating, saunas, swimming in pools or the ocean and hot tubs during the next 48 hrs.

  • Avoid sexual activity if waxed in intimate areas for 24-48 hours.

  • Gently exfoliate after 72 hrs and every 3-4 days to help prevent ingrown hairs.

  • Do not pick at peeling skin or touch it for 24-48 hrs to prevent infection.

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