Waxing Survival Guide
11) Anti-bacterial or sensitive soaps work the best.
I think I would like him to wash me after my wax…
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Waxing Survival Guide
10) Use a hot soapy washcloth in the shower at some point the same day after your wax. It finishes cleaning out the pores and helps reduce irritation.
Please avoid moisturizing soaps or liquid body washes with a lot of perfumes and emollients because that can fill your pores with unwanted gunk and cause irritation.
Waxing Survival Guide
9) Please don’t fight us. It makes the service more difficult and will leave your skin more red and irritated.
Although it would be fun to wrestle with Jack Black…
Waxing Survival Guide
8) Try our water based exfoliant prior to your wax. It makes your hair come out easier and reduces your risk of ingrown hairs.
Waxing Survival Guide
7) Avoid excessive alcohol the night before your wax. It thins your blood and dehydrates your skin, making you more susceptible to bruising and also making your hair more difficult to pull out.
Waxing Survival Guide
6) If you have your period, please put a fresh tampon in right before the service.
On a side note: Please make sure it is as dry and white as it is in this picture!
Waxing Survival Guide
5) Don’t get high or drunk before you come in. It lowers your tolerance.
(although the theatrics are amusing at times…)
Waxing Survival Guide
3) You have the option to take 2 Advil. More than 2 will thin the blood and increase your risk of bruising.
if it can make your kitty more comfortable…
Waxing Survival Guide
2) If you’re anxious about the pain, pick up our numbing cream and apply one hour before your appointment. It helps a lot.
We also have a new numbing spray that takes about five minutes to work, so you would apply it when you got to the salon.
Most of our ladies are fine without any numbing products, however. Our male clients on the other hand…