Please note: some slight soreness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first wax. These symptoms should subside over the next 24 - 48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction during the next 24 - 48 hours.

This means:

• No HOT baths or showers (lukewarm water only).
• No saunas, hot tubs, massage or steam treatments.
• No tanning (sunbathing, sun beds or fake tans).
• Avoid exercise that will cause excessive perspiration.
• Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands.
• Wear clean, loose fitting clothes (ideally cotton).
  Avoid wearing jeans or synthetic materials.
• Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
• Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotions or other products to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist.
• Do not exfoliate skin or use any products that contain AHA’S (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) for 2 days.

To prevent ingrown hairs: starting a few days after your appointment and then continuing a couple of times every week, exfoliate the areas you get waxed using a dry brush or exfoliating mitt. Take the brush and just before you step into the bath or shower gently brush the area you got waxed whilst your skin and the brush is dry.

Don’t exfoliate too much or too rough as this can graze the skin and cause ingrown hairs.

Antihistamine can help with redness or mild reactions. Plain Aloe Vera Gel can also soothe.

Icepack/Cold compress can help reduce redness.

If you think you’ve developed an infection:
apply an antiseptic cream to the waxed area regularly for 3 days. Always wash your hands (or wear powder-free gloves) before applying any product. 

You may notice a small amount of re growth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives best results.

You will need at least 3-4 weeks growth of hair before it can be successfully removed by waxing.

Please do not shave between your appointments.

To maintain your smooth appearance, we recommend regular waxing every 4-5 weeks.

Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your skin is cared for properly over the next few days.

We highly recommend the use of the following product as it is specifically designed for after waxing care (Note: using regular skincare products could actually aggravate the skin):

Jax Wax Alpine Bluebell After Wax Body Lotion 
Ideal for problematic skin and to help in minimising ingrown hairs.

Using clean hands apply a small amount to the areas of your body that have been waxed and rub in well.

Tip: You can wear powder-free gloves to apply this to avoid the risk of infection from bacteria that may be on your hands.