Prep Care

Sugar Waxing

Hair length: let it grow to ~¼" (about a grain of rice). Please don’t trim at home.
Exfoliate: gentle scrub or mitt 24–48 hours before (not the day of).
Skin clean & dry: no oils, lotion, deodorant, or self-tanner on the area day-of.
Skin health: skip tanning beds/sunburns; pause strong actives (retinoids/acids) on the area 3–5 days before.
Comfort: light, loose clothing; arrive a few minutes early.
FYI: let me know about allergies, medications, or recent peels. I’ll tailor your service.

Shave/wax timing: complete 24–48 hours before your tan.
Exfoliate: full-body polish with a mitt the day before (no oily scrubs).
Day-of shower: rinse well, then no lotion, deodorant, perfume, makeup, or jewelry on tan areas.
What to wear: dark, loose clothing and slides/sneakers; bring a hair tie/clip.
Nails first: do manicures/pedicures before your tan.
Heads up: avoid heavy sweating, swimming, and rain until after your first rinse.

Arrive clean: no eye makeup, mascara, brow gel, or oily skincare on the eye/brow area.
Waterproof mascara: avoid for 48 hours before a lash lift or extensions.
Contacts: please remove for lash services; bring a case.
Skin calm: no retinoids/acids on the eye/brow area 3–5 days before; no fresh sunburns.
Brows: come with your usual brow shape; bring inspiration photos if you like.
Sensitivity: tell me about allergies or past reactions; patch tests available on request.

Skin products: pause retinoids and strong exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs) 3–5 days before.
Hair removal: avoid waxing/threading/depilatories on the face 48–72 hours before.
Arrive makeup-free: clean, dry skin only.
Sun: avoid sunburns and self-tanner on the face beforehand.
Hydration: drink water and moisturize regularly in the days leading up (skip heavy oils day-of).
Tell me if: you have active cold sores, open cuts, or significant irritation—we’ll adjust timing.