waxing need to know

Hair should be about ¼ inch long at a minimum. This is about 3 weeks worth of growth (post shave or trim).

A good rule of thumb is to have the hair be about as long as the width of your pinky finger.

1. Gently exfoliate 24-48 hours before your wax appointment to help soften your skin, remove dead skin buildup and free trapped hairs. The studio has excellent physical and chemical exfoliants for sale for both pre and post care!

2. Shower beforehand if you can and skip lotions, oils and greasy products on the area being waxed.

3. Dress in loose comfy clothes that won’t cause any friction.

4. Have the coffee after, babe. Caffeine can make you more sensitive to pain, so grab your iced coffee as a reward after your service. And yes, your waxer loves a lavendar iced latte.

5. Breathe! Taking deep breaths during your appointment physically relaxes your pelvic floor muscles and calms your nervous system, allowing the hair to slide out much easier and significantly reducing the pain of the pull.

Not at all! Seeing hair pop up shortly after your appointment is completely normal and is due to your natural hair growth cycles, not a bad wax. Your hair grows in three staggered phases, and a wax can only remove hairs that are currently above the skin's surface. The hairs you see emerging a week later were simply resting just beneath the skin during your appointment.

True new growth takes time to surface, which is why staying consistent with a 4 to 6-week waxing schedule is key to eventually syncing your cycles. Typically it takes 3-4 consistent sessions for hair cycles to sync up.

Yes! It is recommended to stop using retinol, tretinoin, and exfoliants seven days before a wax as these products thin the outermost layer of your skin. If you don't pause them, the wax can attach too aggressively and pull the top layer of skin off with the hair, causing raw patches, scabs, or scarring. This is so preventable, so please remember to pause prior to your wax!

Yes, you totally can still get waxed during your period as long as there is a barrier between your waxer and your cycle, i.e. a clean tampon or menstrual cup. Just keep in mind that your skin can be a bit more sensitive to discomfort during this time.

Cycles can be unpredictable, so if you prefer not to be waxed during this time, try to plan accordinly.

For the first 24 to 48 hours post-wax, your pores are open and vulnerable. I recommend avoiding hot tubs, pools, intense workouts, hot yoga, heavy sweating, hot showers, and tight clothing. Avoid exfoliating for 24 hours. Keep the area clean and hydrated.

As a plus, I will apply and tell you about some beautiful aftercare products at the end of your service to soothe your skin and give you the best results possible.

For most clients the best cadence is every 4-6 weeks.

For best results, put down that razor!

Shaving between appointments disrupts the synchronized hair growth cycles that waxing works to establish, leading to patchy, uneven results. While waxing removes hair from the root so it grows back with a soft, tapered tip, shaving cuts the hair at its thickest point at the surface, leaving a blunt, prickly edge that makes regrowth feel coarse. It also makes the hair much harder for the wax to grab at your next visit, which increases your risk of painful hair breakage and stubborn ingrown hairs.

I know it’s tempting to shave when things start to feel “overgrown,” but don’t give in. Stay consistent with your hair removal and you’ll see great results!

No, please skip taking the hot yoga class AFTER being waxed. Waxing opens your hair follicles, and the combination of heat, heavy sweat, and friction can easily irritate your skin or cause breakouts or dark spots. It is recommened to wait 24-48 hours post-wax to take a hot yoga class.

YES, you can be waxed AFTER a hot yoga class but please wait 1 to 2 hours after class so your body temperature can cool down. Waxing flushed, sweaty skin increases sensitivity and the risk of irritation because your blood vessels and pores are still dilated.

Note: you are completely fine to wax straight after a regular unheated workout. I’ll provide gentle, unscented wipes for you to quickly freshen up before we begin.

Not even a little bit. As a licensed professional, my sole focus is to remove hair safely and efficiently. What happens in the treatment room stays in the treatment room. Whether you want to be serious or silly, chatty or quiet, this is your space and I follow your lead. I deeply believe in the power of the services I offer, and I’m incredibly grateful to anyone who entrusts me with their time and their body. Your comfort, care, and safety will always be my very highest priority.

The benefits to waxing only get better with time! Waxing removes hair entirely from the root, meaning your skin stays incredibly smooth for much longer than shaving. With each consecutive wax, you will notice progressive results as your hair grows back significantly finer, softer, and more sparse over time. Because regular appointments weaken the hair follicle, future sessions actually become much quicker, easier, and less uncomfortable.