Waxing
Shave every day or wax once a month
Gold Beautique offer a wide range of waxing treatments for men and women. We use top of the range products to compliment different skin types and areas of hair.
Aftercare
It is normal to have the following:
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Erythema (redness) and should fade within 24 hours - 48 hours
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Bumps, as the hair is removed directly from the root
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Blood spotting for deeper hairs such as bikini-line, underarm and chest.
24 hours following waxing you should avoid the following:
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Hot baths or showers
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Any perfumed products for 24 hours ie: Perfumed soaps/cleansers/body creams, fake tan
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Tight clothes that might rub or chafe
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Deodorant or anti-perspirant
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Swimming, Saunas, jacuzzi's or any form of heat treatment
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Sunbathing or use of sun beds
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Scratching the treated area
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Make-up (facial waxing only).
Ensure the following:
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Exfoliate and moisturise the skin regularly (after 24 hours)
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Do not shave in between waxes.
Failure to follow the above advice may lead to:
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In-growing hairs and irritation
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Infection of the skin
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Redness or rash that will last longer the 24-48 hours.
You may notice a small amount of regrowth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives the best results
Appointments
Please arrive on time to your appointment. Additional people will not be able to attend the appointment with you. Clients who are late will be subject to cancellation if the remaining time does not allow for the full treatment to be carried out. In some cases a cancellation fee will be required.
All appointments require a non-refundable deposit. Please read the full terms and conditions prior to booking. Please let your therapist know of any concerns prior to your appointment
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You will need to complete a consultation form and a patch test prior to your appointment.
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You will also need to familiarise yourself with the appointment instructions and aftercare.
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You must keep your therapist informed of any changes in your health when you return for repeat treatments.
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Failure to adhere to the before and aftercare will affect the life of your treatment.
Prior to your appointment:
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You will need to have undergone a patch test 24 - 48 hours before any treatment
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Filled out the online consultation form
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Arrive with the treatment area clean and product free
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You will have needed to exfoliate the treatment area on the day of your treatment
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The optimum length of course hair will be 1/4 of an inch
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You will need to avoid waxing when your skin is sensitive ie during your menstrual cycle
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Ensure you wax 24 - 48 hours prior to a special occasion
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Take ibuprofen prior to your appointment if you are sensitive to pain
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Wear comfortable loose clothing
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Complete a treatment record card, available on arrival.