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WAXING CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contra-Indications to Waxing   Contra-Indications   If you are taking anti-biotics or acne medication. Use of skin peeling, skin thinning preparations. Varicose Veins. Underarms: Mastitis. Skin disorders or diseases, such as bruising or recent haemorrhage, Scar tissue (especially recent). Warts, Moles and skin tabs (area can be avoided). Fractures or Sprains. Bruising. Diabetes - some people with diabetes have skin that is very slow to heal. The skin will be watched closely to make sure it does not over react to treatments. Sensitivity test may be conducted. Sunburn. Use of sunbeds 24 hours prior to waxing. If you are receiving cancer therapy (chemotherapy or radiation). Contra-Indications to Waxing    Contra-Indications   If you are taking anti-biotics or acne medication. Use of skin peeling, skin thinning preparations. Varicose Veins. Underarms: Mastitis. Skin disorders or diseases, such as bruising or recent haemorrhage, Scar tissue (especially recent). ...

Benefits Of Waxing

You will have less regrowth in between appointments Your hair will grow back progressively finer and sparser This is because waxing tears hair off from the root, which causes the hair follicle to get weaker over time. Weak hair follicles produce finer, sparser hair. Your skin will get gentle exfoliation Waxing strips off the outermost layer of skin, which means that your skin will feel smoother and brighter, but keep in mind that waxing is not exfoliation. It is highly advisable that you exfoliate a couple of days before your waxing appointment to prepare the skin for the procedure. Post-waxing exfoliation is one of the ways to keep ingrown hairs at bay. Your skin will be less prone to inflammation You will avoid the risk of nicks and cuts  When you wax, hair will take longer to reach the surface of the skin; therefore, you will feel smooth for longer You will have less chance of ingrown hairs you should know that you might be especially prone to ingrown hairs with any hair removal...

Waxing Aftercare

 Waxing Aftercare Most ingrown hairs occur " when a hair curls back under the skin in the process of growing back after removal ," if you are prone to ingrown the first step is to    NEVER pick at an ingrown hair  After Waxing For 24 hrs Avoid touching the area  Do not exfoliate the area for 24hrs Shower in cold temperature avoid heat  Avoid sun exposure No exercising  No lotions, perfume, makeup and soaps that cause irritation 3-4 Days After Gently exfoliate the area a few times a week. Be careful not to over exfoliate  and irritate your skin. After each exfoliating moisturize  that area with a skin grade  moisturizer that does not irritate your skin After 3 days your skin will begin to close over the follicle  Exfoliation can help the new hairs from becoming ingrown  If you get an uncomfortable ingrown avoid touching it and   apply a warm, moist washcloth, or impress, several times a day to help with discomfort.  No...

Difference Between Bikini, Extended Bikini and Brazilian

  Difference Between Bikini, Extended Bikini and Brazilian Bikini Wax    This is considered a standard, or more basic, type of bikini wax. This is simply a ‘tidy up’ that removes any hair that could be seen while wearing a bikini or a swim suit – 2 finger of the bikini line.   Extended Bikini ( Deep Bikini ) This removes all of the hair that would be taken off with the standard bikini, instead of two finger if goes deeper into the bikini line. Brazilian A Brazilian  removes hair from the full front and back, leaving some hair is optional. This is the perfect style for wearing a thong bikini, as no hair will be visible front or back. Brazilian hair removal is a popular choice when it comes to styling and bikini waxing.

10 Tips to Make a Bikini Wax Less Painful

1. Make Sure Your Hair is the Right Length If your hair is too short the wax will not be able to properly pull the hair from the follicle. You’ll want to make sure the hair is about ¼ inch long before waxing. 2. Stop Shaving If it’s your first time going to get a bikini wax, you should stop shaving at least three weeks prior to your wax appointment. Shaving can cause awful pain and itching and it will cause hair to grow back denser. Once you’ve started getting waxed you should go every four weeks, which will make the hair grow back thinner and will make future waxes less painful. 3. Exfoliate Before Your Appointment Exfoliating the week of your appointment will get rid of the layer of dead skin that’s probably trapping hairs. Removing dead and dry skin allows hair to come to the surface so it can be properly pulled from the root on the first try. 4. Soak in a Warm Bath Before Your Appointment If you have some free time before your appointment you should soak in a warm bath for about 20...

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