Waxing guidelines

To Ensure A Successful Outcome Please Read Carefully

Hair needs to be AT LEAST 1/2 inch long, this means stop shaving for 7 to 10 days before your appointment.

If hair is longer please trim to 1 inch.

WARNING: If you are currently using any of the followingprescription medications, you cannot receive a waxing service. You must discontinue use of these medications for a minimum of three (3)months prior to waxing. The exception is Accutane; you must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.

Accutane (Acne medication)
Adapalene (Acne medication)
Alustra (Retin A)
Avage (See Tazorac – Acne medication)
Avita (See Retin A)
Clindamycin
Differin (Acne medication)
Doxycycline
Erythromycin
Isotretinoin (See Accutane)
Madifloxicine
Metronidazole
Minocycline
Renova (See Retin A)
Tazarac (Acne medication)
Tazarotene (See Tazorac)
Tetracycline
Tretinoin (See Retin A)

CAUTION: If you are currently using any of the following, please inform your technician. These products can make the skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

Other Acne medications not listed above
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
Oral Antibiotics
Topical Antibiotics
Retinol
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliants

PRECAUTIONS & CONSIDERATIONS

Sunburned or irritated areas cannot be waxed.
Moles cannot be waxed.
You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or microdermabrasion.
Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year.
Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years.
If irritation should occur, we recommend you use an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to keep the area continually moist to avoid infection and scabbing.
No sun for 12 hours following a waxing treatment.
No hot baths for 12 hours following a waxing treatment.
No abrasives for 24 hours following a waxing treatment.
No deodorants for 24 hours following an underarm waxing treatment.
Women may experience extra sensitivity to waxing up to a week prior to the beginning of their menses.