#ItSGottaGrowtoGo!

Getting a last minute waxing appointment might seem like a great idea but if you shaved last week you’re wasting your money and time. It's best to have at least 5mm of hair for the wax to pick it up. This usually takes between three to four weeks to grow so stop shaving or using hair removal cream. Shaved hair is coarser, making the wax treatment likely to be more painful so if you’re a regular shaver the longer you leave the hair to grow the better. When you shave,  your hair will be at different stages of growth so it will take a two to three waxes to get everything growing at the same rate. Once you have this you’ll get smoother results that last longer. It really is worth it.

WHAT TO WEAR

Bring clean underwear and something loose to wear on the treated area afterwards so your skin can stay cool and protect from UV exposure - a must to minimise after wax reactions or keep your tan in mint condition.

TRIAL

If you’re planning a holiday or a wedding or any other special occasion it’s best to try out waxing and tanning in advance so you can ensure it’s right for you. Also,  you can follow the aftercare of exfoliation and moisturising to make sure you don’t have any extreme reactions (this is very rare but if you do get a reaction, you must notify me within 24 hours).

Most importantly to time it right so your next wax and tan gives you the great results you want for your big event.

TAKE A BREAK

If you’re a Gym Bunny,  run or you love to swim, you’ll want to avoid these activities after  your wax. Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat, sweat and friction during the next 24 - 48 hours and do not scratch or touch the treated area with unwashed hands. Wait at least 48 hours after your wax treatment to do the below as you will want to gauge how your skin reacts after waxing, If you do have any reactions, you must let Kittys and Dickys know within 24 hours.

  • No tanning or UV exposure (sun bathing, sun beds, fake tans)

  • No Sex

  • No Saunas, hot tubs, massage or steam treatments

  • No hot baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only)

  • No Sweating

  • No Swimming

  • No Sport, Gym or other exercise

  • Do not touch the waxed area without cleansed hands

  • No scented products for 24-48 hours

To soothe and protect the skin, apply an antiseptic cream to the waxed area regularly for 3 days following your treatment and always wash your hands before applying any product. After 3 days, once you’ve bathed/showered, apply a lotion to the waxed area, so that it leaves a sheen.

Moisturise every day to keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow through normally. Don’t exfoliate too much or too rough as this can graze the skin and cause ingrown hairs.

WHY? 

Waxing removes hair from the root leaving you with open pores. If you pop down the gym, expose your skin to high heat  or get a sweat on too soon after a wax you are likely to get a reaction like a rash/fricton burn, itchiness or even some spottiness.

TANNING

Avoid UV exposure for at least 48 hours after being waxed (including sun beds) and then always use a high SPF to protect your skin. Wait at least 48 hours after waxing or 24 hours after shaving before having a sunless tan (spray tan), if you don't your tan will absorb straight into the open pores and may leave you dotty, possible get spotty and it may ruin your spray tan.

EXFOLIATE & MOISTURISE

I recommend a light exfoliation before the wax treatment, this will get rid of dead skin cells which will help free up any ingrown hair giving you a better result. I personally love using a Dry Exfoliating Brush for this, it may be old school but olds cool right? After 72 hours, start exfoliating before you hop into the shower and bath then moisturise daily to keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow normally. Don't overdo it the exfoliating though, as exfoliating too rough and hard can actually graze the skin and cause ingrown hairs. You know your skin - just keep a good balance and let me know at your next appointment how your aftercare has been going.

RELAX

Believe it or not, a wax treatment should be a relaxing experience but if you are ultra-sensitive, you may want to try Perron Rigot’s Pre Cooling Gel. This can be applied 45mins before and takes out the ‘Ouch’ factor.

Also, caffeine and alcohol (amongst other things) can heighten sensitivity, making your wax treatment a tad 'ouchy' so watch out for soft drinks containing caffeine or drinking too strong a coffee or alcohol prior to your treatment.

Alcohol - If you have a hangover or have drank alcohol the night before attending your waxing appointment, your wax maybe a bit more 'smarty' than usual so watch out for heavy sessions the night before your appointment and let me know as a lot of people think 'oh I'll have a drink before I go for my wax to help relax me'...Don't! Actually alcohol makes the wax harder for you and me. Blood rushes to the surface, increasing sensitivity, dehydrates you and your skin and increases the chance of bruising, blood spot and reactions.

Save the alcohol until for afterwards and avoid for 24 hours prior to waxing for best results. 

CHANGES

At each appointment, you must update any changes to your lifestyle, no matter how minor or irrelevant you may think they are. It is important as health issues, dietary changes, medication, sunbathing, skincare, vitamin supplements including herbal,  alcohol, stress, period cycle, pregnancy  etc. may have an affect on your treatment, times and its results.

QUESTIONS?

There is plenty of time for a chat during your appointment so please ask away, anything and everything except...

 

HAPPY ENDINGS? 

To be clear - Kittys and Dickys does not offer 'happy endings'; Kitty is strictly a professional waxer & tanner. The only happy ending is checking the bank at the end of the day! On a serious note though, Kitty doesn't like to offend so please don't ask (the response will be be very blunt) and will result in no future appointments.