Waxing

Have a waxing appointment coming up soon? Here are all the pre-care and aftercare for it.

Pre-care

Let your hair do its thing, and leave it be! All hair must be at least a 1/4 of an inch long to wax (that's the size of a grain of rice), so don't shave any of your hairs before a wax.
We love a good exfoliation, but avoid using any harsh scrubs the day of your wax. Instead, exfoliate one or two days before your wax appointment. You can use our Waxonomy scrub (use non-scented for the Brazilian area, or any other sensitive areas)!
Shower before your wax if you're able to. If you can't, don't stress. We have wipes if you need them.
Worried about pain? Take an Advil or Tylenol 30 minutes before your appointment.
Come to the appointment wearing loose clothing. Tight clothing can cause unnecessary friction.
Drink your water! Hydrated skin = happy skin. Avoid caffeine the day of your wax.
Avoid lotions and oils the day of your appointment. They create a barrier between your skin and the wax, which can negatively affect your results.

You may be tempted to moisturize or exfoliate after a wax, but don't! Your wax needs some time alone, so we suggest avoiding any lotions, oils, fragrances, and body wash 24 hours after.
Avoid tanning beds, saunas, exercise, and hot tubs for 24 hours post wax. Sweating and heat can cause irritations that you definitely don't want after a wax.
After the first 24 hours, you can exfoliate 3 times a week. We recommend using our Waxonomy scrub or The Fix!
Throw away that razor! Shaving between appointments can ruin your progress. Stay consistent with your waxing schedule and you'll have the best results!

Get ready for your upcoming laser appointment with the proper pre-care and aftercare.

Book a FREE consultation! We can't do laser hair removal on you without a consultation booked first. We need to determine whether or not you are a candidate. You can book one online at either location.
We would usually never say this but don't stop waxing (and plucking) the area 6-8 weeks before your first laser appointment. In order for the laser to work, it needs to target the hair follicle.
Come to your first laser appointment shaved. We don't need growth, we just need the follicle.
Avoid UV exposure, self tanning and antibiotics at least 2 weeks prior to your laser appointment. All of these make you more likely to burn.
Avoid AHA's, glycolic acid and retinols 1 week prior and post treatment. These ingredients thin out the skin, making you more likely to burn.
Don't use any lotions, fragrances, or deodorants the day of your appointment (we do have wipes).

Don't wear any makeup, lotions, or fragrances on the area for 24-48 hours post laser treatment.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds during the entire course of your laser treatment.
Avoid saunas, hot tubs, exercise and swimming for 48-72 hours.
Don't wax or pluck your hairs during the course of your laser treatment. If you do, you must wait 4-6 weeks to rebook your next laser appointment to allow your hair follicles to grow back.

Looking to book a lash lift or brow lamination with us? Here's how to care for it.

Come to the appointment with a clean face free from any makeup or skincare. These products can affect the results of your service.
If you use waterproof mascara regularly, avoid using it 2-3 days before your lash lift appointment.
Avoid drinking any caffeine the day of your appointment. This may cause twitching in your eye or brow area, which can impact the service.

Avoid getting your brows and lashes wet for 24 hours after either of these services. This includes showering, swimming, or sweating.
Please do not apply makeup or skincare on or near the area for 24 hours. Your face should be clean and dry while the service sets.
We recommend staying away from tanning, sun exposure, saunas, and exercise for 24 hours.

First time getting a spray tan? Here is what you need to know and how to care for it to really make it last.

Shower and exfoliate prior to the tan. We want an even base to get the best tan possible. Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells and removes any uneven patches on the skin.
Tanning should be one of the last things done before an event. Make sure all shaving, exfoliating, waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, lash lifts, lash extensions, brow laminations, and/or brow tints appointments are completed 24 hours prior; as they can remove your tan if done after
TEST OUT YOUR SPRAY TAN BEFORE A BIG EVENT. We suggest having one done a month before to see the results! If unsure of the colour you wish to achieve prior to your event.
Keep skin dry and free of products prior to appointment. Avoid lotion, gel, wax, shaving cream, makeup, cream, sunscreen, perfume, deodorant or other oil-based products as they could leave residues on the skin and prevent the solution from developing correctly
Wear loose and dark coloured clothing to appointment. The surface of your spray tan may transfer onto your clothes. It does wash out easily but dark clothing will show less transfer. It is best to avoid anything too tight that will cause the tan to become uneven.

Avoid water, sweating or applying any products to the skin during the development period. If it's raining or snowing outside, wear long and covering clothes. Getting wet or applying products will cause the tan to come off and it will be uneven.
Gently shower after development period. Wait 8 to 12 hours or 1 to 5 hours before showering, depending on the solution. Refer to your tech’s instruction for the best time to wash off the solution. Rinse the whole body and face until the water is clear. For the first shower, we recommend not using soap or any exfoliating products (loofah, mitt, etc.)
Moisturize daily . After your initial shower to remove the spray tan, moisturize with lotion to help maintain your tan. Hydrated skin will hold the tan longer.
AVOID exfoliatIng the skin for the duration of the result . To maintain your tan up to 7 days, don’t use any exfoliating products, avoid excessive sweating, jacuzzis, pools or saunas, taking long hot baths or showers. They can often can cause faster fading. A delicate shaving may be done occasionally.
When the tan starts to fade, exfoliate the skin again in order to remove the old tan residues

Thinking about booking one of these services with us? Let's do it!