BEFORE SUGARING

BEFORE SUGARING CARE

• ALLERGIES, MEDICATIONS, SUPPLEMENTS - Disclose all allergies prior to service during intake. If you are taking any medications including over the counter pain killers like (Advil or Tylenol), you can have adverse reactions to sugaring thinning of the skin, dehydration and bruising. Supplements like vitamin C can thin your blood increasing chances of bruising.
• TOPICAL EXFOLIANTS – Stop use of Retin A, Retinol, Retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, Enzymes, Fruit Acids, Acids, Peels, 7 days prior to service, after acclimation period some sugaring can be done without a break, ask doctor for approval. Faces are particularly susceptible to scabbing or lifting if topical exfoliants have been used right before hair removal.
• HAIR GROWTH - The hair must be at least 1/8 th of an inch long or have 1-3 weeks outgrowth to be removed successfully.
• PATCH TEST – Particularly for a full face sugaring, we recommend you do a 24hr patch test on a small area to see how your skin reacts.
• SCRUB OR SOAK - Scrub with an oil free scrub, 2-4 times a week. Alternatively, you may take a soak, 20 minute baths to exfoliate the entire body, do not use oils in bath right before the appointment.
• FRESHLY SHOWERED - Come to your appointment right after your shower, clean of ALL oils, creams and lotions.
• NO SUN BATHING - No sun bathing, tanning booths, or spray tanning, 72 hours prior to appointment. We recommend spray tanning 48-72hrs after sugaring.
• LOOSE CLOTHES – Bring a clean set of loose clothes to wear after your service. Tight or sweaty clothes will cause ingrowns and breakouts.

Getting a Brazilian or have Thick Hair? Feel free to trim but not trim too short.