Waxing and Sugaring

We are now offering waxing and sugaring services for hair removal. You will see the services listed under Yazmin’s menu on Thursdays. Hair removal lasers are effective for hair with pigment, and less-so for blonde, red, white, or grey terminal hairs, or the fine vellus hairs (peach fuzz). 

How to prepare for waxing or sugaring:

  • It is best to stop shaving two weeks before most treatments. Generally, hair should be 1/2 – 1″ in length for best results. Gentle exfoliation and moisturizing skin as you grow out your hair reduces the post-shave itch factor.
  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 1 week prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is always recommended.
  • Avoid applying lotion on treatment for 24 hours prior to treatment.
  • Avoid excessive exfoliation or scrubs on treatment areas 48 hours prior to treatment.
  • Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing: Retin-A, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents or Vitamin C for 1 week before your treatment.
  • DO NOT wax, tweeze, or use a depilatory on treatment areas for 1 week prior to your treatment.

Aftercare instructions:

  • Exfoliating 72 hours after your treatment is the best way to avoid bumps and ingrown hairs after waxing. 
  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 1 week after treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is always recommended.
  • Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing: Retin-A, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents or Vitamin C for 1 week after your treatment.
  • Avoid hot showers, chlorinated pools, spas, and saunas.