Immediately after
Skin may look pink and feel warm. This usually settles within a few hours. Keep the area clean and cool.
Aftercare
Looking after your skin after waxing.
What you do in the 48 hours after your appointment has the biggest effect on how your skin looks and feels — and on how long your results last.
First 24-48 hours
Avoid heat, saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, swimming pools, sunbeds and direct sun on the treated area.
Exercise
Skip the gym and anything that causes friction or heavy sweating for at least 24 hours.
Products to avoid
No fragranced lotions, self-tan, deodorant on freshly waxed underarms, or exfoliating acids for 48 hours.
Exfoliation
Resume gentle exfoliation from day three, two to three times a week, to keep follicles clear.
Moisturising
Use a light, unfragranced moisturiser daily once any sensitivity has settled.
Ingrown hairs
Regular exfoliation and loose clothing are the best prevention. Never pick or squeeze.
Normal reactions
Mild redness, small bumps and slight tenderness for up to 48 hours are normal.
When to contact us
Get in touch if redness, swelling or discomfort persists beyond 48 hours — we will advise.
When to seek medical advice
Seek medical attention for spreading rash, pus, fever or any sign of infection.
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The WaxMe Aftercare Guide
Our complete aftercare handbook — day-by-day guidance, ingrown-hair prevention, product advice and a schedule to keep your results at their best between visits.
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