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AFTERCARE

Waxing Aftercare

For the First 24–48 Hours

Your skin is more sensitive after waxing. To prevent irritation:

  • Avoid heat (hot showers, saunas, steam rooms)

  • Avoid sweating and working out

  • Avoid tanning or direct sun exposure

  • Avoid tight clothing

  • Avoid exfoliating the area

  • Avoid touching the area

  • Avoid makeup on freshly waxed skin

  • Avoid swimming or hot tubs

  • Avoid sexual contact.

If You Experience Redness or Sensitivity
This is normal and usually fades within a few hours. You can:

  • Apply a cold compress

  • Use aloe or a gentle calming lotion

  • Avoid fragrance products

After 24-48 Hours

Once your skin has calmed:

  • Begin gentle exfoliation 2–3 times per week or as instructed for your skin type.

  • Moisturize daily to keep skin soft

  • Avoid shaving between appointments.

  • Use ingrown‑hair serums if needed (it is strongly suggested to layer products as recommended

  • Stay consistent with waxing every   4–6 weeks or as recommended

Brow Waxing Aftercare

First 24 Hours 

For the first 24 hours:

  • Avoid makeup on the brow area

  • Avoid sweating and heat

  • Avoid touching or rubbing

  • Avoid exfoliating products

Brow Lamination Aftercare

For the First 24–48 Hours

Your skin is more sensitive after waxing. To prevent irritation:

  • Avoid heat (hot showers, saunas, steam rooms)

  • Avoid sweating and working out

  • Avoid tanning or direct sun exposure

  • Avoid tight clothing

  • Avoid exfoliating the area

  • Avoid touching the area

  • Avoid makeup on freshly waxed skin

  • Avoid swimming or hot tubs

  • Avoid sexual contact.

If You Experience Redness or Sensitivity
This is normal and usually fades within a few hours. You can:

  • Apply a cold compress

  • Use aloe or a gentle calming lotion

  • Avoid fragrance products

After 24-48 Hours

Once your skin has calmed:

  • Begin gentle exfoliation 2–3 times per week or as instructed for your skin type.

  • Moisturize daily to keep skin soft

  • Avoid shaving between appointments.

  • Use ingrown‑hair serums if needed (it is strongly suggested to layer products as recommended

  • Stay consistent with waxing every   4–6 weeks or as recommended

When to Book Your Next Appointment

  • Waxing: every 4–6 weeks or as recommended

  • Brow Lamination: every 6–8 weeks

  • Lash Lift: every 6–8 weeks

  • Brow Waxing: every 3–5 weeks

  • Staying consistent helps reduce discomfort, improves results, and keeps your skin and hair healthy (Hair must be approximately the size of a grain of rice).


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Lash Lift Aftercare

For the first 24 hours:

  • Keep lashes completely dry

  • Avoid steam, sweating, and humidity

  • Do not wear mascara

  • Do not rub or touch your lashes

  • Avoid sleeping on your face of time.

  • Avoid direct sunlight for a long period

After 24 hours:

  • Brush lashes daily

  • Cleanse lashes only with gentle cleanser as recommended

  • Apply aftercare product to clean lashes

  • Avoid waterproof mascara

  • Use a lash serum if desired

  • Avoid oil‑based makeup removers or skin care products near the eyes.

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