Pretreatment Advice
For some treatments, the outcome will be improved by following some simple advice before the treatment. The chances of unwanted side-effects (contra-actions) will also be decreased.
Depilatory Waxing
It is especially important to follow instructions when having a depilatory waxing treatment.
- Do not swim or soak in the bath on the day of the treatment.
- Do not sunbathe or use a sun bed on the day of the treatment.
- Do not use oils or moisturizers on the area to be waxed on the day of the treatment.
- Do not exercise vigorously on the day of the treatment.
- If having a facial waxing treatment, wear no or minimal make-up.
- Bleached hair is more brittle and prone to breakage, therefore do not bleach hair which is to be waxed.
- Hairs must be at least 5mm (1/4") for waxing to be effective.
Lash and Brow Tinting
- Do not wear mascara, especially waterproof mascara, on the day of a lash tinting treatment.
- Do not pluck or wax brow hairs in the 24 hours before a brow tinting treatment.
- Do not have any heat or steam treatments in the 24 hours before a brow tinting treatment.