Waxing is a way of removing unwanted hair growth from the root. New hair can take up to 6 weeks to grow back depending on the individual's hair growth cycle.
If you've never tried Waxing, keep on reading to learn about its benefits and what to expect during a Waxing session.
Waxing
What is Waxing?
Benefits of Waxing
Risk Factors
What to Expect
What We Offer
What is Waxing
Waxing is hair removal from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for four to six weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week due to some of their hair being on a different human hair growth cycle.
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Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini line, legs, arms, back, abdomen, knuckles, and feet.
Benefits of Waxing
Waxing lasts longer and will feel smoother than shaving because it pulls the hair from the roots, rather than cutting them off close to the skin.
There are no cuts or nicks that can leave you with scabs and scars.
For many people, waxing makes the hair grow slower and finer.
Waxing will make your skin feel smoother longer without feeling itchy, because of slower hair regrowth.
Contrary to popular belief, waxing is not always painful and in a lot of cases, regular waxing is almost pain-free.
Waxing is fast and convenient.
Skin is less susceptible to irritations associated with shaving. You can also use, hair growth retardants to slow down hair growth and minimise ingrown hairs, irritation, redness and bumps caused by shaving, waxing, hair removal cremes and electrolysis.
Risk Factors
If the area that you are getting waxed has broken, irritated or infected skin, then it would be best waiting until the area has healed to avoid spreading or making the infection worse.
You should avoid products with alpha-hydroxyl or glycolic acid 48 hours prior to facial waxing and avoid facial waxing altogether if using topical prescriptions such as Retin A, Renova or Differin.
If you are on drugs, such as antihistamines, tetracycline, cortisone, and blood-thinning and thyroid meds, they can increase sensitivity during waxing or lead to excess bleeding, so discuss this with your therapist prior to the treatment.
What to Expect
There are two different types of wax that can be used for your treatment. The therapist will decide on which one is best for you, depending on the area and hair type. After waxing a post-wax lotion is applied to help heal the skin, reduces redness and leave the skin feeling silky smooth.
It’s a good idea to wear loose, comfortable clothing and smooth, breathable knickers if you’re getting a bikini wax. It's best to keep the waxed area cool and avoid any friction.
It's good to bear in mind that in order for the wax to adhere to the skin better, it’s advisable to skip lotions or oily products before your waxing appointment. The area is cleansed thoroughly before getting started, but you ideally want to give yourself the best chance of a smooth and good result.
The types of wax that might be used are either ‘hot wax’ or ‘Strip wax’.
Hot wax is best for small and inmate areas as the wax sticks to the hair rather than the skin. This can reduce the pain of waxing by 50%! And helps reduced inflammation, redness. The wax is applied with a spatula and one once it has dried hard it is removed with no need of strips.
Stripe wax is best for larger areas like legs and forearms. It is quicker to apply and remove. It is generally better for thicker hairs as it grips strongly to the hairs. The wax is applied thinly with a spatula and removed with fabric strips.
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.