Brazilian Wax Preparation Steps: To ensure the best results and a comfortable experience, please review the following before your appointment:

1. Hair Length Matters: Avoid shaving, clipping, or tweezing for at least 2-3 weeks before your appointment. Hair should be ¼ inch long (about the length of a grain of rice). If hair is too short, wax may not adhere properly.
2. Gently Exfoliate: Exfoliate the area 24-48 hours before your appointment but avoid exfoliating the day of your wax. Exfoliating gloves are fine to use. Avoid Salt and Sugar scrubs as they are too abrasive. This helps remove dead skin and reduces the chance of ingrown hairs.
3. Clean & Product-Free Skin: Shower prior to your appointment. Arrive with clean, dry skin free of lotions, oils, deodorant, or self-tanner. If you've worked out, you need at least a half hour for your skin to cool down before your wax appointment. We provide wipes to clean the area before waxing.
4. Avoid Sun & Heat: No tanning, sunburns, hot tubs, or saunas 24-48 hours prior to waxing. Do not get a spray tan before your appointment, as tan product will come off with the wax.
5. Watch Your Cycle: Skin can be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. Waxing is allowed with a fresh tampon or menstrual cup, but please be aware sensitivity may be higher.
6. Avoid Caffeine and alcohol: High acidity in your body can make your skin more sensitive. Refrain from caffeine and alcohol before your wax. Drink lots of water and if you have sensitive skin take an antacid about 1 hour before your wax. It can reduce the acid in your system, thus reducing your sensitivity.
7. Medications & Skin Care: Avoid retinol or skin-thinning products in the area for at least 5-7 days prior. With Accutane, it is recommended to stop a year before waxing. A pain reliever, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, taken one hour before your wax appointment can help ease discomfort. Drink lots of water and if you have sensitive skin take an antacid about 1 hour before your wax. It can reduce the acid in your system, thus reducing your sensitivity. Please inform your wax specialist of any medications or skin condition.
8. Stay Relaxed: Wear loose, comfortable clothing to prevent irritation afterward.

Post-Brazilian Wax Care Instructions: Proper aftercare is essential to soothe the skin, prevent irritation, and maintain smooth results.

1. Avoid Exercise & Salt Water: Avoid intense exercise, hot showers, baths, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, or anything that causes heavy sweating for 24-48 hours after waxing. Avoid friction-based activities like running or cycling, which can cause irritation in the groin area. Light exercise is acceptable if there is no discomfort. Avoid swimming in salt water for at least 24 hours, as bacteria and salt can irritate freshly waxed skin and increase the risk of infection. Tight isn't good. Stay clear of tight clothing in the waxing area for the next few days.
2. Refrain from Sexual Activity: The hair follicles need time to close. Avoid sexual activity for at least 24 hours to reduce the risk of irritation and bacteria entering the skin.
3. Keep the Area Clean & Calm: Avoid touching the area with unclean hands. Fingers will put oil and bacteria on the skin, making it more susceptible to infection after removing the hair follicle. Gently cleanse with a mild, fragrance-free soap. Pat dry.
4. Skip These Products: No lotions, oils, perfumes, deodorants, or self-tanner in the area for 24 hours. Avoid exfoliating for 48 hours after waxing.
5. Soothe the Skin: Apply a recommended post-wax soothing product as directed. Aloe-based or calming products may help reduce redness and inflammation.
6. Watch for Normal Reactions: Mild redness or small bumps are normal and typically subside within 24-48 hours. If irritation persists or worsens, please contact the salon. If you do get a pimple, resist the urge to pop it as this spreads bacteria and can encourage more pimples. Instead, apply a tiny bit of tea tree oil, or your other favorite pimple-killing product. For rare occurrences, if a rash appears, apply an antihistamine cream such as Benadryl.
7. Exfoliate to Prevent Ingrown Hairs: Begin gentle exfoliation 48-72 hours after your wax. Continue exfoliating 2-3 times per week between appointments. Your wax provider may recommend post-care products to help prevent in-grown hair and improve skin tone. Keep your skin moisturized. Avoid powder. Applying power right after wax can clog up hair follicles and create an infection.
8. Sun & Spray Tan Care: Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 48 hours post-wax. Wait at least 24-48 hours before getting a spray tan.
9. Maintain Your Results: Schedule your next wax every 4-6 weeks for best results. Consistent waxing helps reduce regrowth and sensitivity over time.

Important Notes: If you have been shaving regularly prior to your first Brazilian wax, it's common to experience some hair breakage. Your results may not feel as smooth the first time since shaving causes three stages of hair growth. It can take several waxes to normalize hair growth so shaving between waxes is not recommended, as it can make hair coarser and increase skin sensitivity.