Sugaring aftercare, and how to prep

Before your appointment

• Let the hair grow to at least the length of a grain of rice, about 1/8 inch. If you've been shaving, wait 10 to 14 days.
• Exfoliate lightly 24 to 48 hours before you come.
• Arrive with clean, dry skin: no lotions, oils or deodorant on the area.
• Go easy on caffeine, alcohol and acidic foods beforehand. Oddly, they can make your skin more sensitive. Stay hydrated.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes.
• On Accutane, or using retinol? Tell me ahead of time so we can adjust as needed.

The first 24 hours

• No workouts for 24 hours.
• No pools or hot tubs.
• Keep wearing loose-fitting clothes.

Between visits

• Exfoliate gently to help keep hairs from getting trapped as they grow back.
• Rebook for 3 to 4 weeks out. With consistent appointments, hair grows back finer and slower.