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5 Keys for First Timers

1. Communicate with Meg so she knows what you need

2. Your hair should be about the size of a grain of rice, like this

3. You may experience redness, slight swelling for up to 1 day

5. It gets better! The pain lessens with consistent waxing

4. Avoid the 4 S’s after your wax: sun, swimming, sweating, & sex

Before and After Your Wax Appointment

Here's the primer on the main do’s and don’ts of getting waxed:

Clean skin

Please arrive for your appointment with clean skin, ideally freshly showered. If not, please arrive a few minutes early to clean up with the wipes we have provided in the restroom.

Hair length
Make sure the hair is at least 1/4" long, like a grain of rice, or long enough to pick up with the tips of your fingers. For sanitary reasons, Meg cannot trim your hair when you arrive.

No tanning
UV tanning can cause inflammation under the skin which makes you a lot more prone to problems with waxing. Fake/spray tanning will come right off with the wax, so no sense in waxing right after a spray-on.

Exfoliate lightly
Gently exfoliate the area you are having waxed the day before your appointment. Really, do this about once a week for best practice, but definitely right before you come in.

Mentally prepare
Get a good sleep, avoid caffeine, and hydrate. Your mental state can really affect your experience and your pain threshold so do your best to take extra care of yourself before your appointment.

Avoid the 4 S’s
Sun, Swimming, Sweating, and Sex are not your friend for at least 24 hours after a wax. Your skin must remain clean and protected after waxing to prevent pigmentation, painful friction, and irritation.

Don't shave
Shaving between waxes almost guarantees you won't get perfect results.

Schedule regular appointments
To maintain smooth results, consider scheduling regular waxing appointments every 4-6 weeks. This helps ensure that the hair grows back finer and softer over time.

Don't hesitate to ask questions
If you have any questions or concerns before, during, or after the waxing process, don't hesitate to ask. Meg is there for your comfort and to provide guidance to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Minimizing pain and irritation
You may wish to take an over the counter pain reliever ahead of time, although this is not usually necessary. Also, if you use any topical acne medications or other medicines that may thin or irritate your skin (ie: Retinol creams, benzoyl peroxide, etc.) you must STOP using them a week before and a week after you wax.