Waxing is an effective method for removing unwanted hair directly from the root, leaving your skin smooth and hair-free for up to six weeks, depending on your individual hair growth cycle.
If you’ve never experienced waxing before, keep reading to discover its benefits and learn what to expect during a waxing session.
Waxing
What is Waxing
Waxing is a method of hair removal that extracts hair from the root, leaving the skin smooth for weeks. While new hair typically won’t grow back in the waxed area for 4 to 6 weeks, some individuals may notice regrowth sooner due to variations in the hair growth cycle.
Nearly any part of the body can be waxed, including the eyebrows, face, bikini, legs, arms, back, abdomen, arms, and feet.
Benefits of Waxing
Waxing offers longer-lasting results and a smoother feel compared to shaving, as it removes hair from the root rather than cutting it at the surface.
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No cuts or nicks that can leave behind scabs or scars.
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Slower, finer hair regrowth over time, making future waxing sessions easier.
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Your skin will feel smoother for a longer period without the itchiness that can come with shaving.
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Contrary to popular belief, waxing isn’t always painful—many people find regular waxing to be nearly pain-free.
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Fast and convenient compared to other hair removal methods.
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Waxing reduces the risk of irritation that is often associated with shaving.
Waxing can help minimize issues like ingrown hairs, irritation, redness, and bumps that are often caused by shaving, hair removal creams, or electrolysis. By removing hair from the root, waxing reduces the likelihood of regrowth under the skin, helping to keep your skin smoother and irritation-free.
Important Information & Safety Guidelines
If the area you're getting waxed has broken, irritated, or infected skin, it's best to wait until the area has healed to avoid worsening the condition or spreading the infection.
For facial waxing, avoid products containing alpha-hydroxy or glycolic acid for at least 48 hours prior. Additionally, if you're using topical prescriptions like Retin-A, Renova, or Differin, it's advisable to refrain from facial waxing altogether, as these can make the skin more sensitive.
If you're taking medications such as antihistamines, tetracycline, cortisone, blood thinners, or thyroid medication, these can increase sensitivity during waxing. Be sure to discuss any medications with your therapist beforehand to ensure the best and safest experience.
What to Expect
There are two types of wax that can be used during your treatment, and your therapist will choose the best one based on the area and your hair type. After waxing, a post-wax lotion is applied to soothe the skin, reduce redness, and leave it feeling silky smooth.
What to Wear:
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For a bikini wax, it's a good idea to wear loose, comfortable clothing and breathable underwear to avoid irritation and keep the area cool.
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It's important to avoid friction on the waxed area after treatment to prevent any discomfort.
Pre-Treatment Tips:
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For the wax to adhere better, avoid lotions or oily products before your waxing appointment. The area will be cleansed thoroughly before starting, but skipping those products ensures the best result.
Types of Wax:
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Hot Wax:
Ideal for small, sensitive areas like the bikini line, underarms, or face. Hot wax adheres more to the hair than the skin, which can reduce the pain by up to 50%! It also helps minimise inflammation and redness. The wax is applied with a spatula and removed once it has hardened, with no need for strips.
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Strip Wax:
Best for larger areas like the legs or arms, as it's quicker to apply and remove. This type of wax is more effective for thicker hair, as it grips tightly to the hairs. It’s applied in a thin layer with a spatula and removed with fabric strips.
Your therapist will assess which type will give you the best results for your specific needs.
What We Offer
We offer a wide variety of different waxing's. These are:
Bikini Line Wax
The bikini line Waxing includes the removal of hairs from the sides and the top of the knicker line. This is where no hairs will be seen from out of the knicker line.
This treatment takes 15 minutes.
Bespoke wax
A bespoke waxing is tailored to what you want. It is anything more removed than a bikini line wax such as a Brazilian or Hollywood.
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Brazilian Waxing removes everything from the intimate areas of the bikini region (front and back) as well as the sides and top of the bikini area leaving a strip of hair any size or width at the front).
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Hollywood Waxing is all off. All hair in the bikini area and intimate areas (front and back) are removed.​
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This treatment takes 30 minutes.
½ Leg Wax
This is waxing of the lower leg and is a longer lasting, stubble-free alternative to standard shaving. The lower leg wax includes the knee, feet and toes, removes hair from the root and leaves skin with a soft feel.
This treatment takes 30 minutes.
¾ Leg Wax
This is waxing of the lower leg and back of upper thighs it is a longer lasting, stubble-free alternative to standard shaving. The ¾ leg wax includes the knee, feet and toes, removes hair from the root and leaves skin with a soft feel.
This treatment takes 30 minutes.
Full Leg Wax
This Waxing for the whole of the leg and is a longer lasting, stubble-free alternative to standard shaving. The full leg wax includes the knee, feet and toes, removes hair from the root and leaves skin with a soft feel.
This treatment takes 45 minutes.
Under Arm Wax
This is the removal of all hair under the arm.
This treatment takes 15 minutes.
Forearm Wax
This removes everything from the elbow down and can including the hands and fingers.
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This treatment takes 30 minutes.
Lip Wax
This is the removal of all hairs on the top lip area.
This treatment takes 15 minutes.
Chin Wax
This is the removal of all hair around the chin area and can include the jawline.
This treatment takes 15 minutes.​
Lip and Chin Wax
This is the removal of all hairs on the top lip and around the chin area and can include the jawline.
This treatment takes 15 minutes.
Eyebrow Wax
Eyebrow wax is the removal of the hairs under and in between the eyebrows. Before all eyebrow waxing, I will look and recommend what shape is best for you to get the expert brow shape that will suit your face.
This treatment takes 15 minutes.