Hair Removal / Tinting

• Please shower before service
• Do not shave; hair should be at least 1/4 inch long
• For decreased sensitivity, you may wish to consume a potassium rich
  drink or fruit (banana, orange juice) or take a pain reliever (such as ibuprofen).
• Avoid stimulants, such as caffeine
• Receive the waxing service a few days in advance if you are preparing for a
  vacation or another special event, as skin may appear pink after waxing

Waxing After-care Tips

24-48 Hours

• Avoid taking baths (showers are ok!)
• No tanning beds, saunas, or steam rooms
• Use a cold compress to soothe the area
• Sexual activity should be avoided (friction on the skin can cause it to become inflamed)
• Don’t use products with harsh chemicals, perfumes or dyes
• Apply only gentle moisturizers
• Keep hands away from touching freshly waxed skin, as this can encourage irritation or small pimples
• Avoid using bar soap; it leaves a film on the body that could cause ingrown hairs.
• Use Aveda’s All Sensitive Composition Oil (Available at Panache Hair & Body Loft)
• Wear loose cotton undies
• Exfoliate twice a week and moisturize daily

48+ Hours

• Exfoliate using a mold resistant material like Ayate (made in Mexico from the fiber of the agave plant) so you don’t introduce bacteria
• Use an acne medication or AHA lotion
• Try to gently tweeze out ingrown hairs

What to do if “problems” occur:

Resist the temptation to pick! If ingrown hairs are not remedied with gentle tweezing, the use of regular exfoliation and the correct products, then it is a good idea to come back to see your waxing specialist who should be trained to extract the stubborn hairs. Call your health care provider if symptoms last longer than 2 or 3 days or if the infection spreads. If the area is infected, a doctor may prescribe a topical antibiotic lotion or systemic antibiotic if it is severe.

In order to receive maintenance pricing please schedule your next waxing service prior to 4 weeks!