Waxing and Sugaring
Waxing or Sugaring?
Haven Esthetics offers both waxing and sugaring, but each esthetician specializes in one method:
• Book with Stephanie: Your service will be performed using waxing.
• Book with Bethany: Your service will be performed using sugaring.
Both methods are highly effective and leave your skin beautifully smooth. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference, and we’re happy to help you decide which method is right for you!
Before Hair Removal
Update me on any changes to medications or skincare products. To keep you safe, we need know what you’re using!
You should have 3 weeks of growth. Hair should be about as long as a sprinkle or grain of rice.
Stop exfoliating for a few days before your appointment. This may cause skin lifting.
Shower and moisturize before your appointment.
Exercise before your appointment, not after.
Wear loose clothing. You may want to bring a fresh change of clothes if your appointment is later in the day, as newly waxed skin is open to the air and susceptible to irritation/infection.
After Hair Removal
Avoid applying heat to the waxed or sugared area for 12-24 hours. This includes exercise, hot baths/showers, saunas and steam.
To avoid infection, avoid swimming pools, scratching or touching the waxed area.
Sun care: Avoid the sun for 24 hours, including tanning beds. Avoid sunblocks for 12-24 hours after the waxing service as sunscreen chemicals can be irritating to newly waxed skin.
Avoid highly fragranced products to the waxed areas.
After a 3-5 days, start exfoliating 3-4 times a week and moisturize daily to avoid ingrown hairs and rashes.
Any pinking of the skin or histamine reactions (red bumps) should disappear within 6-8 hours of the waxing treatment. Hydrocortisone cream may be used for irritation.
For Brazilian and bikini services, avoid sex for 24-48 hours.