Preparing For Your Sugaring, Waxing, Laser, Brow Tint & Lamination.

Achieve your smoothest skin with Toronto's best waxing, sugaring, laser hair removal and brow tinting & lamination services. At Waxkitty™, we know that flawless, long-lasting results depend on excellent preparation and proper aftercare. That's why we've created the ultimate guide for our clients.

Preparing For Your Sugaring & Waxing Service

Getting the most from your service means knowing exactly what to do before you arrive and how to care for your skin after. Below, you'll find three dedicated sections covering essential pre-treatment and post-treatment steps for waxing, sugaring, and laser hair removal. Follow these expert tips from WaxKitty™ for a more comfortable experience and beautiful, lasting results.

Before Your Appointment

To ensure the best possible experience and results, here's how to prepare for your waxing or sugaring session

Prep Your Skin

Gently exfoliate the areas you plan to have waxed or sugared about 24 hours before your appointment. This helps prevent ingrown hairs and allows for a smoother service.

Avoid Tanning & Sun Exposure

We cannot wax or sugar sunburnt skin. Please avoid significant sun exposure or tanning for at least 48 hours before your appointment to prevent irritation and ensure your skin is healthy.

Hair Length

For sugaring, your hair should be at least 1/16 inch long. For waxing, it needs to be at least 1/4 inch (about the size of a grain of rice). If it's longer, don't worry, we can trim it for you!

Keep Your Skin Natural

Arrive with clean, dry skin. Please avoid using any powders, sprays, creams, or lotions on the areas being treated before your appointment. Also, make sure there are no cuts or bruises on your body.

Choose Loose Clothing

After your service, your skin will be extra sensitive. We recommend wearing loose-fitting clothing to your appointment to avoid irritation in the waxed or sugared areas.

Menstruation

You absolutely can get waxed or sugared while menstruating! Just be aware that you might experience a bit more sensitivity during this time. We kindly ask you to wear a tampon during your session.

After Your Appointment

You've done it! Now, to keep your skin smooth and happy, here's what to do after your waxing or sugaring session:

Keep Hydrated

Keep your skin well-hydrated. Regularly apply a moisturizing lotion to the areas that were sugared or waxed to soothe and nourish your skin.

Avoid Heat for 24 Hours

For at least 24 hours after your appointment, skip hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms. Your skin will be sensitive, and excessive heat can cause irritation.

Soothe Your Skin

Apply a soothing organic masque or gel, like pure aloe vera, to the treated areas. This can help calm any redness and reduce sensitivity.

No Exfoliation for 48 Hours

Give your skin a break. Avoid exfoliating the sugared or waxed areas for at least 48 hours to allow your skin to recover without irritation.

Skip Swimming & Workouts for 24 Hours

Your skin is delicate after hair removal. Refrain from swimming or strenuous workouts for 24 hours to prevent irritation and potential breakouts.

Preventing Ingrown Hairs

To keep those pesky ingrown hairs at bay, gently exfoliate the treated areas 2-3 times a week using a good quality scrub. You can also apply tea tree oil to sensitive hair roots to help prevent them.

Preparing For Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment

Before Your Laser Hair Removal Service

To ensure a safe and effective laser hair removal experience, please follow these important guidelines before your appointment:

Avoid Sun Exposure

Stay out of the sun for at least four weeks prior to your treatment. Sun exposure can increase the risk of complications and reduce the effectiveness of the laser.

Avoid Tanning & Sun Exposure

If you are on Accutane, you must complete your course at least four to six months before your first session. Also, avoid aspirin for 7 days before your appointment, as it's a blood thinner and can lead to bruising. Discuss any other photosensitive medications, like certain antibiotics, with us.

No Hair Removal Other Than Shaving

For two weeks prior to your session (and in between treatments), do NOT tweeze, wax, or epilate. The laser targets the hair follicle, which is removed by these methods. Please shave the treatment area the day before your appointment.

Skip Tanning Products & Skin Lighteners

To prevent potential skin injury, do not use self-tanners or spray tans for at least two weeks before your treatment. Also, avoid skin lightening products for 3-4 weeks prior to your appointment.

Cease Retinol & Vitamin A Products

Discontinue all Vitamin A or retinol products in the treatment area for a minimum of 3-5 days before your hair removal session. These products can increase skin sensitivity.

No Pre-Treatment Exercise

Refrain from exercising immediately before your treatment. Elevated body temperature and sweating can make your skin more sensitive during the procedure.

Limit Alcohol Intake

Avoid consuming more than two alcoholic beverages within 24 hours of your treatment. Alcohol can dehydrate your skin and increase sensitivity.

Consider Numbing Cream

If desired, you may apply a numbing cream to the treatment area. For best results, apply the numbing cream 45 minutes before your appointment, after cleaning the area with an alcohol swab. Numbing cream is available for purchase at local stores

After Your Laser Hair Removal Service

Caring for your skin after laser hair removal is crucial for optimal results and to prevent irritation. Please follow these post-treatment guidelines:

Gentle Cleansing & Hydration

For the first 24-48 hours, avoid hot water when bathing the treated area and do not rub vigorously. Keep the treated area clean and dry. Stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and apply soothing ointments or lotions as needed.

Avoid Heat & Strenuous Activities

For 48 hours after your appointment, steer clear of saunas, hot yoga, extensive workouts, and anything involving chlorine (like swimming). These can irritate your sensitive skin.

Protect from Sun Exposure

Absolutely no tanning or direct sun exposure on the treated area for at least two weeks. Your skin will be highly sensitive to UV rays. Always apply an SPF 50 (or higher) sunscreen with Zinc to the treated area for at least two weeks, even on cloudy days.

Soothe & Comfort Your Skin

If you experience any pain, discomfort, or irritation, apply an ice pack to the treated area. You can also use Stone Crop products or calming creams (available in-store) for three days after your treatment to aid in recovery.

Wear Loose Clothing

To prevent friction and irritation, opt for loose-fitting clothes covering the treated area for at least 48 hours after your session.

No Irritating Products or Actions

For 48 hours, avoid applying makeup or exfoliants to the treated area. Also, refrain from using perfumed products. If blistering or crusting occurs, do NOT scratch the treatment area as this can lead to scarring.

Delay Shaving

Give your skin time to recover. Avoid shaving the treated area for at least 72 hours after your laser hair removal treatment.

Preparing For Your Brow Lamination & Tinting

Before your brow & lash service

To get the best results from your brow tinting and lamination , please follow these steps

Avoid products around Your brows

Avoid using any kind of exfoliative products around your brows like AHA,BHA,PHA , retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid , niacinamid or highly concentrated vitamin c products 7 days before your appointment

No Hair Removal Prior

Do not wax , thread , tweeze , or tint your brows 48 hours before

No Makeup

Come with clean skin- no makeup, oils or heavy creams around the eye\ brow area.

Let Us Know Of Your Allergies

If you have sensitive skin or allergies, please let your aesthetician know in advance

No Cuts, Abrasion, Sunburn etc

Postpone your appointment if you have cuts, abrasions, sunburn or active irritation near the eyebrow.

After your brow & lash service

To maintain the health of your brows and prolong results, please follow these steps

No Moisture

Keep brows dry and free of moisture for the first 24 hours (avoid washing the face, swimming, saunas & heavy exercise)

No Creams, Serums Or Oils

Do not apply makeup, creams, serums or oils to the brow area within the first 24 hours.

No Touching

Avoid touching or rubbing the brows immediately after the treatment.

Sleep on Your Back

Try to sleep on your back the first night to prevent brows from being pressed out of shape.

Condition Brows

After 24 hours, gently cleanse and condition brows using a nourishing serum or oil recommended by your aesthetician.

Brush Daily

Brush brows daily with a clean spoolie to maintain alignment and definition

PRECAUCTIONS:

Brow lamination is not suitable for individuals who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who highly sensitive skin conditions.
Treatments should be scheduled no more frequently than every 6-8 weeks to protect the integrity of the brow hair.
A patch test may be required prior to treatment to minimize the risk of allergic reaction.
Result very depending on the individual hair growth cycle, but typically last for 6-8 weeks with proper care.