Waxing Aftercare and FAQs

Are you reacting to shaving?

Itchiness, redness, lumps, razor rash etc. all this discomfort for 1-2 days of smoothness, if that?

Is intimate waxing something you’d really like to try? But something is holding you back? What is it?

An intimate wax is needed once a month – just once every 4 weeks and in time you will be able to go longer, 5/6 weeks.

The thought of having an intimate wax for some is really, well out of their comfort zone, but please be assured, there is absolutely no judgement here! I’m not looking at you – I am looking at your hair!

To give you the quickest most painless wax, I will get close and I must look at the hair to get the best result quickly, whilst being very thorough.

The first treatment can be a weird experience but trust me, this soon becomes a faded memory, your next appointment, you’ll be a pro.

I work to make sure you feel comfortable, this treatment is very normal to me, I wouldn’t want you to feel uncomfortable, we are the same and you’re no different to the last lady who was on my couch.

If you’re thinking I can’t go because of this or that, this is exactly why you should come, give yourself a boost.

Depending on the area you’ve had waxed I recommend a waxing service initially every 3-4 weeks, after a few appointments, moving to 4-6 weeks. Your hair growth pattern will start to sync with regular waxing.

It can take up to four treatments for your hair to get in the same growth cycle that gives long lasting results, if you do not have any hair growth returning before your next visit please call me and we can reschedule your appointment. ​

Yes, if you feel comfortable, you can still have your wax treatment

Please change your tampon prior to your appointment

You may find the area being waxed more sensitive during this time

Periods. They can turn up unexpectedly and if you’ve got a wax appointment booked, and do not want to have to cancel or reschedule, here is our guide to having a wax whilst you’re having your period.

We do not want you to apologise. There really is no need. Having periods are a normal part of most women’s lives and we want to make you feel great. It’s our job and we want to do it well.

If you use tampons just wear one as normal, we will work around the string. We have tampons for our clients in the bathroom if you have been taken by surprise.

If you wear a pad just let your therapist know and we will leave you to prepare alone with intimate wipes. We have a sanitary bin in the Client toilet if you wish to change your pad before or after your waxing treatment.

What happens if I bleed on the bed? Not a lot! We wipe the bed down as normal. We know there is a lot of stigma attached to period blood but not in our salon. We don’t feel it’s un-hygenic or dirty, the fact that it comes from your vagina is irrelevant.

Ingrown hairs are hairs that have grown from the hair follicle but turned back on themselves when they are unable to break through the skins surface.

Ingrowing hairs can be eliminated following correct preparation and aftercare procedures. To reduce and prevent them I recommend use Ruff Stuff Daily Body Scrub during to keep skin hydrated and supple, a variety of Ruff Stuff Body Scrubs are available here at Nail-ology

Please avoid anything making you hot or sweaty, or friction

Keep areas cool, calm and clean!

Waxing is not pain free, but it is just a short moment.

I use excellent quality waxes that have been designed to work efficiently and in turn reduce stress to your skin and yourself

It’s paramount to me that your service is as comfortable as possible. I have been trained to a high standard and will continue to do so

Slight soreness, small bumps, redness and blood spots are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, these symptoms usually subside over the 24-48 hours if they don’t please contact me for further advice.

As pregnancy hormones can make hair grow thicker than usual waxing is a much

better option than shaving. Besides once you hit the six month mark you may not be able to see over your baby bump!

As you have more blood flowing in your nether regions it is often swollen and darker in colour, especially as you progress through the trimesters. This is completely normal and requires using only hot/peelable wax for your comfort. Interestingly when preparing for birth, doctors are not be interested in how groomed you are but having a hair free area makes stitching easier if you’ve had an episiotomy or cesarean section.

Clients have come in for waxes the day before c-section and inductions are scheduled to rule out being shaved.

If you book a wax in the last trimester of your pregnancy, please let us know so we can book out a little extra time for you and your bump. We take extra time to make sure you and your bump are comfortable throughout the wax.