Face Waxing

1. Waxing removes the facial hair from the root as opposed to cutting it off at the surface compared to other hair removal methods. This causes the hair to grow back smoothly, with a fine, tapered end and leaves you razor rash and sharp stubble free.
2. With regular face waxing less hair will grow back and your hair will grow back finer.
3. Waxing is precise, our Sensitive Hot Wax and Strip Wax can even pick up the short, fine vellus hairs from the roots. This means your skin will stay smoother for longer periods over time compared to other methods.
4. Exfoliation! Waxing is effective for exfoliating the skin, removing dead skin cells along with the hair. This can make your skin look brighter, healthier and younger and helps skincare and serums become more effective due to their ability to penetrate into deeper layers of the skin. Your new smooth canvas will also help makeup apply smoother, without getting trapped in those fine face hairs.
5. With waxing you get long lasting results. Waxing lasts 2 to 3 weeks longer than other forms of facial hair removal. Just wax and forget. Perfect!

Our unique Sensitive Hot Wax has been specially formulated to be gentle on the skin while being just as effective as strip wax. It can take a little longer, but if you find you experience redness or breakouts post wax Sensitive Hot Wax is the best option for you! Sensitive Hot Wax grips to the hair and not the skin, making it gentler on sensitive areas like the face or bikini! We recommend Sensitive Hot Wax for first timers – especially if you’re worried about pain or discomfort.

Ask your Beauty Therapist about upgrading your next appointment to Sensitive Hot Wax.

Eyebrows:

When you have shapely, well-groomed brows that suit your face, your features appear balanced and your eyes pop! Read more about how our 4 Zone Brow Waxing technique used to help you achieve beautiful, symmetrical brows, customised to suit your style!

Lip:

A top lip wax is one of our most popular services! Noticeable peach fuzz on the top lip can cause a dark shadow, especially when makeup is applied over the top. Waxing is the best way to keep this area feeling silky smooth. This location may also be referred to as an upper lip wax, or a moustache wax.

Chin:

The chin can be known to have thicker, coarser hair with stronger roots making waxing, the optimum choice for hair removal over other techniques. In females, hair growth, including chin hair is impacted by distinct hormonal phases. Starting with puberty, during pregnancy, and through menopause, shifts in hormone levels can change hair growth. This is why you might notice chin hairs today, that weren’t there before!

Cheeks:

The hair on the cheek and sideburns can be difficult to remove also because it is fine and light peach fuzz vellus hair. Waxing can assist in this regard because it can extract every last strand of facial peach fuzz and you won’t be left with sharp, prickly hair when it grows back!

Forehead and hairline:

Waxing the hairline and forehead will give you a clean and perfect line between your eyebrows and your hair. Also, it will give you the added benefit that hair returning in the future, will be finer and consequently be easier to manage.

Nose:

Nose hairs can become long, unruly and stick out. Our focus is to wax the outer edge of your nostrils and to some degree, the inner nostril. It is important to see one of our waxing professionals because of this sensitive area to ensure that you do not remove too much hair. Remember, nose hairs do have purpose, but often need to be managed.

Ears:

Many people find themselves in need of removing hairs from the ear and waxing is the best option to do so. The ear can be very sensitive to remove hairs from, we recommend visiting the waxing specialists at Essential Beauty for precise and expert hair removal.

If you are using prescribed medications such as Roaccutane or high strength topical Vitamin A, your skin will not be in the condition to receive a wax. You will need to wait a minimum 6 months after taking these medications before having any kind of waxing.

2 Weeks before:

We recommend that you don’t have any chemical or laser peels, microdermabrasion, filler or anti-wrinkle injections and stop the use of topical skincare containing Retinol, Retin-A, Hydroquinone or Steroids to help prevent skin lift. If you are prone to skin lift or have thinning or aging skin

1 Week before:

Avoid using any AHA/BHA exfoliating products, or harsh granular scrubs.

On the day:

Avoid heavy moisturisers and makeup when possible. You may be slightly pink after your wax, but it is best to avoid makeup for the entire day to prevent bacteria entering the skin.

Immediately after your wax, try Soothe Hydrating & Cooling Serum. Soothe has been formulated to relieve and replenish skin post wax. Soothe not only is a great post-wax solution, it is also a fantastic daily moisturiser, particularly for oily-skin types.

We recommend to avoid using skincare products that contain AHAs, Retinol or exfoliating agents for one week after your wax.

We recommend the Dalton Sun Care sunscreen UVA/UVB Protection cream SPF 50+ after all waxing treatments to prevent sun damage by direct sun exposure.

You may experience some redness post facial waxing, but it is best to avoid covering it up with makeup for at least 6 hours after your treatment as your hair follicles are still open, making them more susceptible to bacteria entering. It is best to resume your usual makeup routine the next day.