Waxing

• Waxing should not be done on areas of skin affected by warts, pimples, moles or rashes or on skin that is irritated.  This may spread any rash or wart to other areas of the body.
• You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or microdermabrasion.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years.
• If irritation should occur, it is recommended you use an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to keep the area continually moist to avoid infection and scabbing
• No sun for 12 hours following a waxing treatment- if in sun definitely use sun screen
• Avoid hot baths and showers for 24 hours following a body waxing treatment.
• No abrasives for 24 hours following a waxing treatment.
• No deodorants for 24 hours following an underarm waxing treatment.
• Avoid Tight Clothing after waxing
• AVOID for a period of 24 hours: Sun/Tanning Beds, Chlorinated Water (pool water), Hot Water, Saunas, Deodorant with Aluminum Salt Glow or stimulating body or facial treatments

Waxing with Diabetes, Varicose Veins, Poor Circulation (Not Recommended)

Persons suffering from diabetes or who have varicose veins or poor circulation are more susceptible to infection. Recommendation- apply sunscreen to any sun exposed areas. To help in ingrown hair prevention, exfoliate at home beginning 2 days after their waxing session. For continued at home care we recommend exfoliation every other shower or bath.

This is a list of possible side effects or irritations from waxing. Some medications thin the skin and therefore make it more sensitive to waxing than normal.  Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting, tearing, and general sensitivity during waxing.  If you are using any of the attached medications, please inform your technician. 

If you are using any of the following prescription medications, you should not receive a waxing service. Use of these medications must be discontinued for a minimum of three (3) months prior to waxing. The exception is Accutane; you must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.

• Accutane (Acne medication)
• Adapalene (Acne medication)
• Alustra (Retin A)
• Avage (See Tazorac - Acne medication)
• Avita (See Retin A)
• Differin (Acne medication)
• Isotretinoin (See Accutane)
• Renova (See Retin A)
• Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication)
• Tazarac (Acne medication)
• Tazarotene (See Tazorac)
• Tretinoin (See Retin A)

Bumps or breakout may occur after waxing due to the trama of the sebaceous gland. Hair may come back thinner and finer due to the weakening of the follicle. Waxing results can last 2-4 weeks. The following irritations can be minimized with the use of Tend Skin or Finipil Cream antiseptic, Neosporin cream.

Bumps or pustules after waxing occurs due to trauma to the sebaceous gland. The trauma of hair removal sends the skin into a reactionary stage causing the follicle to become over stimulated, thus creating the bump or pustule. This normally only occurs after the first and/or second waxing experience, if at all. Post care with a soft loofah or body scrub at each shower will help eliminate the bumps and prepare the skin for continued waxing services.

Ingrown hairs are a possible after effect, due to the new hair follicle not being strong enough to penetrate the skin, it therefore curls up under the skin. An exfoliation service and/or at home product, ie, Tend Skin, Finipil, is recommended in between services to keep the skin supple, kill bacteria and encourage the hair to break the surface.

After Care Products available in Tims Office