• WAXING vs SUGARING
  As an esthetician since 2009, I can tell you that waxing and sugaring are about the same in terms of effectiveness, pain level, and technique. Both of them remove hair from the skin by grasping the hairs and then are flicked away, taking the hair out from the follicle, sugaring and hard wax are basically twins.
  
  Sugaring
  Ingredients: A mixture of sugar, water + lemon juice
  Techniques: Apply against hair growth + Remove with the hair growth
  ReGrowth: 4- 6 Weeks
  Time: 20 Minutes
  After Service: Skin is smooth and feels untouched
  
  Sugaring does have one characteristic that sets it apart in that it could be washed away with water if there is some residue, as opposed to needing to be removed with an oil for the wax.
  
  Waxing
  Ingredients: Hydrogenated Resins, Vegetable Oils (Pharmaceutical Grade), Olive Oil and Color
  Techniques: Apply with hair growth + Remove against the hair growth
  ReGrowth: 4-6 Weeks
  Time: 20 Minutes
  After Service: Smooth is extremely smooth + recovery is a couple of hours
  
  The difference is the substance that is used.

• SHOULD YOU BE WAXING | SUGARING?
  It is important that we know any medications that you are taking and/or any skin products that you are using. This can ensure a safe and successful waxing experience.
  If you are taking or have taken any of these medications within the past three months, we need to talk. Please contact before scheduling an appointment:
  Accutane (Acne medication)
  Adapalene (Acne medication)
  Alustra (Retin A)
  Antibiotics
  Avage (Tazorac – Acne medication)
  Avita (type of Retin A)
  Clindamycin
  Differin (Acne medication)
  Doxycycline
  Erythromycin
  Isotretinoin (like Accutane)
  Madifloxicine
  Metronidazole
  Minocycline
  Renova (Retin A)
  Tazarac (Acne medication)
  Tazarotene (like Tazorac)
  Tetracycline
  Tretinoin (like Retin A)
  These medications may cause the skin to thin or to be extra sensitive to waxing. Thin, sensitive skin can lift with the wax. If you have taken Accutane within the last year it is not advised to wax for one year after you have stopped taking this medication.
  If you are currently using any of the following products, they can cause the skin to be overly sensitive. Please inform me prior to your appointment.
  Other Acne medications not listed above
  Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
  Topical Antibiotics
  Retinol
  Salicylic Acid
  Exfoliants/Laser Peels/Microdermabrasion
  Remember, it’s important that you inform or update you consent form on what medications you may be taking so we can provide you with a safe waxing experience. If you are taking a medication or using a product that has changed your skin in any way, and you are unsure about the safety of waxing, please talk to your doctor first.
• HOW TO PREPARE FOR A WAX | SUGAR?

  Please shower before your appointment. 

  Wear loose fit clothing (joggers, legging etc.) + a tank (underarm wax)

  Hair must be a quarter of an inch a.k.a. long enough to pull the with your fingertips.

  Resist the urge to shave between sessions.  Shaving chafes the skin and creates sharper, coarser hair!

  Gently exfoliate the night before or take a warm bath to prep the skin before your wax.  Having a warm bath or shower before your wax can soften your skin allowing for easier hair removal.  We also recommend exfoliation the night before as this removes dead skin build up around and in the follicle again aiding in easier and more thorough removal.  

  The first time is the worst time, know that it gets better after every wax. We Promise!

  Remember, it will be over before you know it. Being fuzz-free is so worth a couple minutes of discomfort!

  Come to your appointment as relaxed as you can. Like a lot of things in life, the anticipation is often worse than the actual event.  Don’t listen to friends who tell you their waxing horror stories. They don’t come to us! Youtube videos and movie scenes with screaming guys will only make you more anxious.

This is your experience and we want it to be a good one!!