**IMPORTANT**

For your safety and well being, you cannot be booked for waxing services of any kind if the following apply to you:

1. Accutane or Isotretinoin treatment within the last 6 months
2. Cancer treatment within the last 12 months

How to prepare for facial waxing?

• Stop use of AHA's, BHA's, Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinols, and bleaching agents like Hydroquinone, at least 7 days prior to your service - these ingredients are typically found in anti-aging and acne products

• No chemical peels, enzyme masks, microdermabrasion, exfoliation within the last 7 days of scheduled appointment

• No use of the following prescription medications within the last 6 weeks: Retin-A, Differin, Renova, Refissa, Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene and Tazorac

• No tanning beds / excessive sun exposure 48 hours before appointment
  
  *If the above directions are not followed, it can result in skin lifting, irritation, inflammation, hyperpigmentation, and scarring.

How to prepare for body waxing?

• You can take a pain killer (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) 30 mins before your scheduled wax
• Wear loose fitting clothing to your appointment
• No caffeine the day of your appointment
• Drink lots of water
• No tanning beds / excessive sun exposure 48 hours before appointment
• Exfoliate well in the area to be waxed 24-48 hours before your scheduled waxing appointment (exfoliation glove, dry brush, body scrub, etc)

*this results in less hair breakage during your wax, leaving you more smooth, in addition to a more comfortable waxing experience

Note: in general, dry skin/hair does not tolerate wax well. When the skin is dry it results in broken wax strips, broken hairs, uncomfortable wax, etc. **moisturizing the skin before your appointment is important for a smooth wax

FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS, YOU SHOULD NOT:

• Participate in activities that make you sweat or cause friction (gym, sauna, etc.)
• Go in a swimming pool, hot tub, or swim at the beach
• Use a tanning bed
• Wear tight clothing

YOU SHOULD:

• Apply a soothing post waxing serum or oil
• Begin exfoliating 48 hours post wax, 2-3x a week
• Expect slight tenderness and possible redness for 24 hours
• Drink lots of water, always

How long does my hair have to be?

• Hair should be as long or longer than a grain of rice - this is about 3-4 weeks of hair growth for intimate areas and about 2-3 weeks for body waxing

Should I trim the hair before my appt?

• No, if the hair needs to be trimmed, we will do so at your appointment. It is better for it to be long than too short

Can I get waxed while on my period?

• Yes, if you use tampons or cups! Please arrive to your appointment freshly showered (wipes will also be provided) *please note you may be more sensitive during this time

Am I too big to get waxed?

• Absolutely not! If there are no contraindications to waxing, anyone can get waxed. If you have limited mobility but want to get waxed, please reach out directly so that we can set extra time aside to accommodate you

How long does waxing last?

• This can vary from person to person because everyone's hair growth cycle is different - but you can expect to have little to no hair growth for 1-2 weeks after your waxing service

How often should I get waxed?

• To maintain your waxing results, you should get waxed every 4-6 weeks for brazilian waxing and every 2-4 weeks for body waxing

I shaved between appointments! What do I do?

• Let your hair grow back out :) shit happens, we're human. At The Boundless Kitten we are never going to shame you for money being tight or getting in a last minute pickle and needing to shave. Book with us in 3-4 weeks and we can get you back on track!