Aftercare Advice

Waxing Aftercare Advice

Some slight soreness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first
wax. These symptoms should subside over the next 24-48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction during the next
24-48 hours. This means:

• No hot baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only).
• No saunas, hot tubs or steam treatments.
• No tanning (sunbathing, sunbeds or fake tans).
• No sport, gym work or other exercise.
• Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands.
• Wear clean, loose fitting clothes.
• Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
• Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotions or other
   products to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist.
• To soothe and protect the skin, apply an antiseptic cream to the waxed
   area regularly for 3 days following your treatment. Always wash your
   hands before applying any product.


To prevent ingrown hairs:
Starting a few days after your appointment, gently scrub the skin 3 times a week in the bath or shower using a loofah or exfoliating mitt. Also moisturise the area every day, which will keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow through normally.

You may notice a small amount of regrowth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives best results.

Hair needs to be at least 1/2 cm long before it can be successfully removed by waxing; please do not shave between your appointments. To maintain your smooth appearance, we recommend regular waxing every 4-6 weeks.

Massage Aftercare Advice

For the next few hours after your treatment:

• Avoid strenuous activity.
• Do not have a hot bath.
• Avoid stimulants such as caffeine.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Avoid any other Holistic Treatments for 24hrs.
• Eat a light meal.
• Drink plenty of water 

Please do not worry if you experience any of the following after a massage:

• Increased need to urinate
• Slight Headache
• Achiness
• Change in sleep pattern

These side effects can be a sign of a good massage.