Pre-Waxing Tips
Waxing Precautions
Medications/ OTC products-
If you use any of the following medications or over the counter products, you won't be able to receive a waxing service with VBW until you have been free of the medications/OTC's for a minimum of 3 (three) months. Accutane specifically; you must discontinue use at minimum of 1 (one) year prior to a wax service. The 3 month medication/otc list is as follows:
-Accutane (Acne medication)
-Adapalene ( Acne medication)
-Alustra (Retin A)
-Avage (Acne medication)
-Avita (Retin A)
-Azelex (peeling agent)
-Clindamycin (Bacterial infection medication)
-Differin (Acne medication)
-Doxycycline (Infection treatment medication)
-Erythromycin (Antibiotic)
-Isotretinoin (Acne medication)
-Metronidazole (Antibiotic)
-Nadiflozicine (Acne antibiotic)
-Prednisone (Inflammation reducer)
-Renova (Retin A)
-Retin A (Acne medication)
-Tazarac (Acne medication)
-Tazarotene (Tazorac)
-Tetracycline (Antibiotic)
-Tretinoin (Retin A)
If you currently use any of the products listed in this section below, please take note on this Very Important precaution. Any of the following products can cause skin to be extremely sensitive, vulnerable to burning, skin removal, severe irritations and sensitivities. Please know that these products are your responsibility and should be disclosed by you prior to any and all wax services with VBW. The products are as follows:
-All acne medications including OTC, Salicylic acids, Alpha hydroxy acids, Oral & topical antibiotics and exfoliants.
Other dangerous factors that need to be considered by you prior to waxing are:
Taking blood thinners, Lupus medications, autoimmune disease medications, Skin disease medications (for ex. psoriasis and eczema). Also use caution if you have had laser skin treatments, surgeries or thick lifted varicose veins. VBW recommends always doing a spot test prior to services while these medications/conditions are present.
Strictly no waxing for any of the following:
-chemical peels or microdermabrasion until 7-9 days has past since last session for the listed.
-skin irritations, sunburned skin or -laser skin resurfacing (in past 12 mths for LSR)
When to be Cautious:
-You're pregnant, taking birth control, hormone replacement or antibiotics. Your skin may be more sensitive to waxing.
-Smokers or those with Rosacea. waxing can irritate dilated capillaries. If they are red do not wax that area.
-If you take blood thinners, have diabetes or are under going treatment for cancer or aids
Post waxing Tips
Post-Wax Tips:
Removing hair by the follicle can leave the skin very sensitive and possibly irritated. Using products that are natural and free of synthetic dyes & perfumes is key!
-Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your skin is cared for properly over the next few days.
Please note: 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, massage or steam treatments.
- No tanning (sunbathing, sun beds 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
To soothe and protect the skin, apply 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 and then continuing a couple of times every week, exfoliate the areas you get waxed using a sugar exfoliant, dry brush or exfoliating mitt.
In the shower rinse with witch hazel after washing your cleaning product off the skin. After you’ve bathed/showered, apply some cream to the waxed area.
Moisturize every day to keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow through normally.
You may notice a small amount of re growth 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.
You will need at least 2 weeks growth of hair before it can be successfully removed by waxing;
Please do not shave between your appointments.
To maintain your smooth appearance, I recommend regular waxing every 4-6 weeks
Thank you for choosing me for your waxing service.
