W A X I N G

HARD WAX VS. SOFT WAX

Hard (Stripless) Wax:

• Often less painful than other waxing methods
• Less Mess
• Doesn’t stick to your skin
• Excellent at grabbing shorter hair 
• Ideal for working in smaller sections and areas like underarms, and facial, Brazilian and Bikini waxing
• Can be applied twice on the same spot when necessary
• Can be applied thicker than soft wax

Soft (Strip) Wax:

• Adheres well to micro-tiny and fine hair
• Ideal for larger body parts
• Gives maximum spreadability
• Excellent for speed waxing
• Has a longer setting time 
• Exfoliating
• Works well on short to long hairs

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WAXING?

• You will have less regrowth in between appointments
• Your hair will grow back progressively finer and sparser
• Your skin will get gentle exfoliation
• Your skin will be less prone to ingrown and inflammation
• You will have less annoying itching and prickliness
• You will avoid the risk of nicks and cuts
• You will have less chance of ingrown hairs
• You will enjoy the attention of a professional esthetician

HOW SHOULD I PREP FOR MY WAX APPOINTMENT?

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• The hair must be at least 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch for best results. If you have coarse hair it should be closer to 1/2-inch for the first few waxes. It may take up to three waxing treatments to achieve smooth skin due to the fact that hair grows in stages and all of your hair is never at the same stage.

• Shower or freshen up before you come in. The cleaner you are, the more thorough we can be.

• For better results, exfoliate the area 24 hours before your appointment. It works great and loosens up those stubborn hairs that like to stick to your skin. This will help give the wax a good grip on the hair, and not your skin.

• You tend to be more sensitive right before your period, so keep that in mind when making appointments. If you are on your period, put a fresh tampon in right before your service and you will be fine.

• Try to not apply any deodorants, lotions, soaps, powders, or self-tanning products to the area you will be waxing.

• Avoid a lot of alcohol the night before a wax. It can thin the blood and increase your risk of bruising.

• If you are anxious about the pain, take two Advil or IBUProfen 45 mins prior but be careful, more than two can thin the blood and increase your risk of bruising. Numbing creams are not necessary and aren't really effective.

• Avoid heat. No tanning beds, hot tubs, and saunas before your appointment.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• If you notice a few strays when you get home, you can tweeze them in the direction of the hair growth.

• Avoid shaving between waxing appointments, it will interrupt the process and stimulate the hair growth.

• DO NOT use fragrance products such as deodorants, lotions, soaps, powders, or self-tanning products to the area you will be waxing on the area or you will increase your risk of ingrown hairs and irritation.

• Leftover wax can irritate the skin, so make sure you use enough oil to get rid of the wax residue while you are in the salon. Leftover oil can clog pores and cause bumps, so thoroughly wipe your entire waxed area with a baby wipe to you get the oil out of your pores.

• Avoid touching, scratching and tight fitted clothing that may cause friction to the waxed area.

• Waxing doesn’t have to just be for special occasions or vacations! Once you get into a waxing routine, try sticking to waxing every three to four weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows. Getting into a regular waxing schedule will help slow the hair growth cycle and the more times you experience waxing, the less painful it becomes.

  WHAT ARE INGROWN HAIRS?

  An ingrown hair happens when a hair re-enters the skin and curls back within the follicle, instead of growing back out of the skin. Ingrown hairs are a very common problem for women who shave, wax, tweeze, or use depilatory creams. But other than hair removal methods, ingrown hair can also occur to people who wear tight clothing. Too much pressure or friction against the skin in our genital area can irritate it. For some women who have thicker or curlier hair, their likelihood of getting ingrown hairs is greater. That is because this type of hair has a higher tendency to curl back under the skin.

  HOW CAN I PREVENT OR TREAT THEM?
• Wear loose-fitting clothes after having a wax. If you wear tight clothing you may irritate the skin which can cause soreness and possibly infection.

• If an ingrown occurs, apply a hot compress or a soft washcloth soaked in warm water. Taking a warm bath can also be an alternative. Warm soaks soften the area around the ingrown hair and help push an ingrown hair to come out of the skin. This way, it's easier to pull it out.

• To remove, use sterilized pointed tweezers to encourage the tip of the hair to come out to the surface. Once the tip is out, carefully pluck the end of the hair, in the direction of the hair growth. Before plucking, make sure that the tip is released from the skin. Digging into your skin may cause an infection.

• You can opt for hydrocortisone cream and pair it with Advil to help alleviate the swelling and redness.

• Glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide can be applied as a spot treatment if you discover one or two ingrown pubic hair. But if you notice any irritation sign after using either of those, use the unadulterated aloe vera, instead.

• 3-10 days after your waxing service, gently exfoliate the waxed area 2-3 times a week with a scrub, just to ensure you prevent ingrown hairs. Important not over-exfoliate and cause damage to the skin.

• It's important to keep the genital area moisturized and hydrated. Dehydrated and dry skin can cause the skin to lift during the wax service and cause the hair break, rather than coming out the follicle.

Deck Polish PURE ($21) hydrates, illuminates, and restores your skin after waxing and keeps away any redness or bumpy irritation in those sensitive areas. Deck Polish PURE has no added fragrance and fractionated coconut oil for lightweight hydration to replenish skin. Deck Polish soothes and calms skin immediately post wax and has natural astringents tighten pores to keep bacteria out preventing ingrown hairs.

Deck Scrub Sensitive ($21) was specifically designed to exfoliate sensitive skin to prevent and treat ingrown hairs, redness and irritation after every waxing service. Ditch scrubs packaged in jars - they get gross and diluted in showers. Squeeze tube bottles protect the thick consistency of Deck Scrub’s power-packed exfoliating formula so that it won’t drip off your skin and run down the drain before having a chance to get the job done!

Deck GLOW ($35) absorbs quickly to gently even skin tone with ingredients that you can feel good about residing on your netherlands. Add Deck Glow Bikini Brightening Serum in between exfoliating with Deck Scrub and hydrating with Deck Polish for the *chefs kiss* in your aftercare routine.

• Curcumin soothes skin and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation
• Amla Extract improves the appearance of skin discoloration
• Vitamin C brightens and evens skin tone
• Sea Buckthorn Oil improves the appearance of scarring and rough skin texture.
• No synthetic fragrance

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?

A typical treatment takes about 15 to 30 minutes to perform, depending on the area that’s being treated. After treatment, there is no downtime. Patients are encouraged to resume all normal activities, however, it not recommended to engage in activities that will result in you sweating for the first 48 hours.

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