How will shaving affect my next wax?

If you have been a regular shaver, it may take a few appointments for your hair growth cycle to be in sync. This is because the hairs all over our body are constantly going through cycles of growth, rest and shedding.nnAfter you’ve shaved, the hairs in the growing phase will grow out long enough to be waxed, however the hairs which were in the resting stage when you shaved will stay the same, close to the surface of the skin. The wax will only remove those growing hairs, and the resting hairs will begin to shed naturally. Your first wax will remove the majority of hair that’s grown above the skin. Because hairs grow in different cycles, hairs below the skin’s surface will now sprout above the skin.nnAfter three to four waxes, all hairs should be growing in the same cycle, which means longer-lasting results! Consistency pays off!

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Waxing

We believe in your wax, your way! Our salons specialise in all waxing services including eyebrows, Brazilian and more.

Our friendly and qualified Beauty Therapists pride themselves on making your experience a comfortable one. Leave our salons feeling happy, smooth and confident in your own skin!

All salons are experienced in Brazilian waxing as well as eyebrows, legs, face, underarms, bikini, men’s waxing services and more.

How to prepare for waxing

1-2 days before:

Use Prep Exfoliating Body Scrub & Mask to lightly exfoliate the area 24-48 hours prior to your appointment to remove dead skin.
Use Nourish Body Moisturiser with Hair Growth Minimiser to moisturise your skin on the days before, but do not apply moisturiser on the day of your waxing as it will interfere with your results.

On the day:

Hairs should be about ½ a centimetre long (about the length of a grain of rice). Do not shave before your appointment. You may trim the area carefully, but not too short.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing after waxing to avoid irritation.

Waxing aftercare basics

Your skin will be slightly pink and spotty post waxing and may feel a little irritated. Don’t worry! This will go away overnight and the end results are worth it.

Immediately after:

Use Soothe Cooling & Hydrating Serum to help soothe, relieve and replenish your skin.
Avoid hot showers (cool to warm temperatures are ok!), baths, saunas, swimming, strenuous exercise or lying in the sun for at least 24 hours after your wax.

1-2 days after:

Continue your regular moisturising routine with Nourish, but avoid any exfoliation.
We recommend using IngroStopper after all waxing to soften the hair follicle and help prevent ingrown hairs.

1 week after:

Exfoliate twice a week with Prep and continue to moisturise daily with Nourish.

With consistent waxing, you will remain hair free for up to two weeks. Hairs will return softer and lighter over time. We recommend sticking with a regular waxing schedule based on your hair growth and lifestyle.

Our types of wax

Sensitive Hot Wax

Our Sensitive Hot Wax (Hard Wax) is formulated for efficient hair removal on delicate areas such as the face, bikini, eyebrows and more. This wax applies in a thin film and is left to harden before being removed. Our Hot Wax grips to hairs, not skin; reducing redness and breakouts after waxing.

Our Sensitive Hot Wax is vegan and cruelty-free.

Strip Wax

Strip wax is a fast and effective method of waxing, using disposable strips. Our strip wax contains minerals to help soothe the skin and is best for removing short, stubborn hairs.

Bikini & Brazilian wax styles

Your wax, your way! We have four styles of pubic hair removal to choose from.

Bikini Wax
G String Wax
XX Brazilian Wax (Landing Strip)
XX Brazilian Wax (Triangle Shape)
XXX Brazilian Wax

Bikini Wax: A bikini line tidy-up. The sides are waxed, including where the pubic hair is visible when wearing bikini brief underwear.

G-String Wax: Includes the areas waxed in a Bikini, plus a little more. Includes the areas visible when wearing a g-string. *Does not include labia or in between the bottom.

Brazilian Wax – Your Way (landing strip or triangle shape): All pubic hair is waxed from the sides, labia, in between the bottom and most of the pubic bone, leaving a neat triangle, strip, or square on the front—it’s up to you!

Brazilian Wax (no hair, completely bare): All hair is removed from the pubic area, including the sides, pubic bone, the labia and in-between the bottom.

Eyebrow waxing

Our Beauty Therapists will look at your eyebrows in four zones to find your ideal eyebrow shape to enhance your features.

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To achieve your best brows, try out an eyebrow tint. This will fill in any gaps and darken fair hairs.

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