I got waxed, now what?

The first 24 - 48 hours

For the next 24–48 hours, let your skin heal from the trauma of waxing.

Leave the hot showers, swimming, saunas, and intimate contact to the ones still waiting to get waxed. You made it first.

Tanning, direct sunlight, and heavy workouts will have to wait too. Your freshly waxed skin needs a little time to calm down, so keep things cool, clean, and friction-free.

Im 72 hours post wax

It’s time to exfoliate. Two to three times a week, use your chemical exfoliant, like Clarifying Toner Pads, to help remove dead skin and prevent ingrown hairs. More isn’t better we don’t want to overdo it.

If your waxer has you using mechanical exfoliation, like a dry brush or African net sponge, stick to about three times a week. Dry brush before your shower, or use your African net sponge in the shower with a gentle soap.

And don’t forget the moisture. Moisturize your waxed skin every day even when the hairs start growing back. Keeping the skin hydrated helps the hair grow through more easily and can reduce dryness and hair breakage before your next wax.

Different skin reactions after waxing

Tiny red or raised bumps after waxing is normally a histamine reaction. Your hair was removed from the root and it’s your body’s response to the trauma. Give it a few hours to settle down.

Ingrowns happen when hairs get trapped beneath the skin. Stay consistent with exfoliating and moisturizing, and please don’t pick or dig! I will remove them for you.

A few hairs left behind is normal. Hair grows on different cycles or might be too short to grab. Don’t shave them! Let your wax schedule do its thing. 

Keep it clean and dry

Freshly wax skin is more sensitive, so keep the area clean and avoid heavily fragranced, soaps, lotions, oils, or deodorant directly on the waxed area. Choose gently waxed products while your skin settles.

Loose clothes are your friend

Give freshly wax skin room to breathe. Tight underwear, leggings, or clothing can create friction and trap sweat against the skin leading to irritation and ingrowns.