As the hair is pulled from the roots, this reduces hair growth. It varies from person to person, but even though your hair will grow back less, it may not necessarily be thinner. You’ll just have less of it.

Firstly, it depends on where you’re getting a wax done. If you’re getting an intimate wax done, then you will experience some pain undoubtedly, but even with this, some parts are less sensitive than others. Plus, the first time is the worst, so if you get it done every 3-6 weeks when the hair is wax-able again, the pain lessens.

Hard wax is for dealing with sensitive skin and thicker hair and will most likely be used for an intimate wax, whilst soft wax is for less sensitive skin and thinner hair and will most likely be used for areas such as the legs and arms.

The simple, yet most effective way of calming down red skin is by moisturizing. Waxing removes the top layer of the epidermis revealing new, softer ones but simultaneously it strips away the skin’s natural oil and moisture.

If you become a regular waxer you’ll notice that your hair will become sparser, making it easier to wax…and less painful!

It depends on how fast your hair is growing but on average we would recommend getting waxed every 4 weeks. This is usually the right amount of time to have the hair at the right length, and will also allow the skin to be less sensitive to treatments. For our female clients: we recommend avoiding treatment around that time of the month: your skin will be more sensitive 5 days before and after.

The ideal length for waxing is about 1/4 inch to 1/2 an inch (0.5 cm to 1.5 cm). If your hair is not long enough, our therapist will let you know. If you decide to go ahead with the treatment, that’s not a problem at all. It is simply likely that we are not going to be able to get all the hair, as they’ll be too short to stick to the wax. Likewise, if the hair is too long the therapist can trim it for you as a wax will be more painful with longer hairs.

Beware of the sun, as we advise that during the 24-hour window after a wax done to not go out into the sun. This is because the skin is more exposed and less protected. As for sun-beds, it’s usually advised that these are avoided for at least one week before and after your waxing appointment. The skin tends to contain heat from the UV light which can cause the skin to peel or lift. In turn, this can irritate the skin during or after the wax.

Make sure to not go hungover. Alcohol is dehydrating and will tighten the pores making the waxing more painful in turn.

We usually suggest not getting a wax when it’s your time of the month, just because the skin is more sensitive around that time.. So we advise against getting a wax 5 days before and during your period. But, it's solely up to you and your comfort level.

We usually advise at least 24 hours before bodily contact, as the friction can aggravate the skin.

Resist the urge to pick up the razor! We strongly advise not shaving after having a wax done. Shaving promotes ingrown hairs and skin abrasions hence it counteracts all of the wonders that the wax does for your skin. Plus, shaving makes your skin more sensitive, which will only make your next wax more painful.

Yes most certainly, just let your waxer know so that they are aware.