BODY WAXING IMFORMATION

 WAXING  INFORMATION 

Hair should be at least a 1/4 inch long.  (The length of a long grain of rice)

Avoid sun/or tanning beds for 24 hours before or after waxing service.

Exfoliate the area the 24 hours before your appointment.

Please advise your Esthetician if you are using Accutane, Retin-A or Retinol.

Never shave in between your appointments. 

Repeat waxing service every 3-4 weeks for best result.

PLEASE READ  - WAXING CONTRAINDICATIONS!! 

 To ensure a successful waxing experience, please read and follow these instructions.

 WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients taking Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications. Please read the label carefully and consult your dermatologist if you are taking any medication or using any topical cream that contains these medications. Individuals do react differently to these medications and sometimes waxing can be done if proper patch testing is completed.

• Accutane (Acne medication) - You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.
• Adapalene (Acne medication)
• Alustra (Retin A)
• Avage (See Tazorac - Acne medication)
• Avita (See Retin A)
• Differin (Acne medication)
• Isotretinoin (See Accutane)
• Renova (See Retin A)
• Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication)
• Tazarac (Acne medication)
• Tazarotene (See Tazorac)
• 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 and thin. Sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

• Other Acne medications not listed above
• Bleaching agents for hair (used mostly for upper lip)
• Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena)
• Previous chemical depilatories such as Nair
• Benzoyl Peroxide (ProActive)
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
• Oral Antibiotics
• Topical Antibiotics
• Retinol
• Salicylic Acid
• Other exfoliants 

PRECAUTIONS & CONSIDERATIONS:   Please read these valuable guidelines.

• Sunburned, irritated or areas with open skin cannot be waxed.
• Moles cannot be waxed.
• VARICOSE VEINS CAN NOT 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 been in a tanning booth the same day.
• 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, recommend you use an antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin to keep the area continually moist to avoid infection and scabbing.
• No sun/tanning booths for 2 days following a waxing treatment. Extra precaution should be taken if using tanning accelerators. Wait 2-3 days to wax before/after tanning with accelerators.
• No hot baths for 24 hours following a body 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.