Treatment Information     5 Best Budget Beauty Tips 7 Tips to the Perfect Facial Acupuncture Aromatherapy Bio Sculpture Gel Bleaching Body Wraps Cleansing Day Makeup Ear Piercing Electrolysis Evening Makeup Exfoliation/Facial scrubs Eye Lash Extensions Eye Lash Perming Eyebrow Shaping Eyelash/Brow Tinting Face Masks Facial Massage Galvanic Treatment High Frequency Hopi Ear Candles Hot Stone Massage Indian Head Massage IPL Ellipse - Intense Pulse Light Manicure Micro-Dermabrasion Minx Nails Nutritional Therapy Oxygen Therapy Pedicure QX Health Test Red Veins Reflexology Reiki Semi-Permanent Pigmentation Sunscreen - No Longer Optional Waxing Your first visit to a salon Waxing - Hot and warm methods Waxing is the removal of unwanted, superfluous hair usually found under the arm, bikini line and legs. Hot wax is applied at a comfortable temperature to the hair whilst still in a liquid state. It dries almost instantly on the skin contracting around the hairs. When removed, it pulls the hair from the root thus removing it. Hot wax is not as popular as warm wax as it takes longer to complete a treatment. It is however excellent when used on coarse, strong hair and is mostly used on smaller areas such as bikini line and under the arms. Warm wax is applied to the skin at a lower temperature than hot wax. Totally different to hot wax which is applied in thicker pieces, warm wax looks like melted golden syrup and is applied very thinly to the area. The sticky properties of this product make it adhere to the hair enabling it to be is removed by paper or fabric strips. The hair and root are removed as with hot wax. This treatment is much quicker than hot wax and is regarded as more hygienic as the strips used to remove the wax cannot be reused. However, all wax, (hot and warm), is applied with a small wooden spatula. When receiving a waxing treatment it is important that you observe the hygiene procedures followed by the therapist. Do not be alarmed if the therapist chooses to wear disposable gloves for the treatment, this will provide protection for everyone. Waxing is a very popular and successful treatment. The effects will last for between 4 to 6 weeks on the body, up to 2 weeks on the face. This will vary with the individual and re-growth is normally faster in the warmer months of the year. As the hair is removed from the root the hair grows back with a fine soft tip unlike when the hair is shaved and it feels rough to touch. There are a number of conditions that are not suitable for waxing treatments such as varicose veins, thread veins, very sensitive skins and certain medical conditions that may affect the healing of the skin. The therapist will offer advice concerning these conditions and discuss alternative treatments. Prices… Q. I have had my legs waxed a number of times. On one occasion the re-growth appeared sooner and felt rough to touch, can you explain this? A. The reason for this is that the hair has been broken off when removed. This is normally the result of an inexperienced therapist or if the temperature of the wax is not correct for the treatment. It would be advisable to mention this to the therapist who waxed your legs. Q. How long should the hair be to achieve a successful waxing treatment? A. Ideally a minimum of 1/4inch or approximately 1cm. It is important to understand that the hair grows in a three-stage cycle and not all hairs are in the same cycle at the same time. To remove as many hairs as possible in one treatment a client needs to let as many hairs grow through as possible. If the legs are waxed as soon as a few hairs appear, the skin will never be free of hair. There are a number of clients who choose to have their waxing treatments more regularly thus reducing the waiting time when hairs grow. This is a good idea in the summer. In the winter when it is easier to disguise the hairs the treatments can be spaced out Waxing Aftercare (Brazilian, Hollywood, Bikini) Avoid heat on the treated area Do not expose the area to ultra-violet light Avoid harsh chemicals on the area Try not to touch the area unnecessarily Avoid tight fitting clothes that may chaff the area