Sometimes there are cases when your skin can’t be waxed or sugared and this could be due to your skin being too sensitive, having a skin condition or a medical reason.
Last week a client came in for a Brazilian wax with sugaring and a leg wax at our Hermosa Beach location there was one problem …. she was sunburned. No one would want to be waxed or sugared on a sunburned area of the skin. Ouch!
When you come in for a Brazilian wax or any type of wax or sugaring we will make sure that you’re suitable for waxing but in the meantime take a look at our checklist to see if you may be unsuitable for waxing or sugaring:
Bruisers / cuts/ abrasions – it’s best if you wait till these heal, as waxing can reopen wounds and make bruises worse.
Scar tissue / operations – It’s advised that you wait 6 months till getting waxed as it can interfere with the healing process.
Eczema / Psoriasis/ Dermatitis / – Waxing can cause these skin conditions to bleed, weep and make your skin even more sensitive.
Bacterial / Fungal / Viral infections – Many of these are contagious and you should wait until they have fully cleared up.
Sunburn – skin would be too painful to apply hot wax over and you should wait between 24 hours to 48 hours for waxing
How should you prepare for a Brazilian wax or Brazilian wax with sugaring?
In order for the wax or sugar to work properly, your pubic hair needs to be about 1/4″ long. If you are getting waxed after shaving, make sure you let your hair grow out long enough. If your pubic hair is already longer, you can trim it down to 1/4″ before you go. However, it’s better to leave it a little bit too long than too short. If your pubic hair is too long, the esthetician can quickly trim it up before she starts waxing, but if it is too short you’ll have to come back another day.
On the day of your Brazilian wax appointment, make sure you wear comfortable underwear and loose-fitting pants or a skirt. Underwear made from a breathable fabric like cotton is best.
Advantages of a Brazilian wax or bikini wax with sugaring.
The majority of our clients prefer a Brazilian wax or bikini wax with sugar for four main reasons.
1. Hair grows back slower
2. Hair grows back finer
3. Less discomfort
4. It’s all natural. No chemical or toxins.
Our estheticians at both our Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach locations want to thank all our clients for expressing their opinions about the results they are experiencing from having a Brazilian wax or bikini wax done with sugaring.