POST CARE GUIDE

Waxing

Waxing removes hair at the root and gives most people three to six weeks of smooth skin before regrowth. The first 24 to 48 hours are when that skin is most reactive, with open follicles, a freshly exfoliated surface, and a real risk of bumps if it is mishandled. This guide covers the cool-down window, the no-sweat and no-friction rule, the day-three exfoliation habit that prevents ingrown hairs, aftercare for facial, body, and Brazilian waxing, and the four-to-six-week cadence that brings regrowth back finer and more sparse. If you use prescription retinoids or take isotretinoin, or your skin is very thin, tell us before your wax, since that skin can lift with the strip.

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Your Waxing recovery at a glance

What happens, and when

Here is the path from treatment day to final result.

First 24 Hours

Cool and clean

For the first 24 hours, keep the waxed skin cool. Skip hot showers, baths, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs, and stay out of direct sun and tanning beds. Heat and warm, damp environments open the door to inflamed follicles right when yours are most vulnerable. Lukewarm water is fine. If the area feels warm or tight, a cool compress or a thin layer of pure aloe settles it. Touch the skin only with freshly washed hands.

24 to 48 Hours

No sweat, no scrub

Give it 24 to 48 hours before you sweat, swim, or scrub. That means no gym sessions, no hot yoga, no long runs, no pools, and no exfoliating the area. Sweat and pool water carry bacteria into follicles that are still open, and the friction of a scrub or a workout is exactly what turns a clean wax into a crop of bumps. Loose, breathable clothing over the spot helps until the skin has calmed down.

4 to 6 Weeks

Rebook on cycle

Hair grows in staggered cycles, so not every follicle is active on the same day. Rebooking every four to six weeks catches the most hair in its growth phase, which is when wax lifts it cleanly at the root. Come in too soon and there is little to grab; wait too long and you reset the progress. Hold the cadence and regrowth tends to come back finer and more sparse over the months. Book at https://login.meevo.com/thespa/ob?locationId=102890

How to care for skin between waxing visits

How to Care for Your Skin After Waxing

Loose, breathable clothing (first 24 hours)

Dress loose for the first 24 hours, especially after a bikini, Brazilian, or underarm wax. Tight jeans, leggings, shapewear, and synthetic fabric trap heat and sweat against open follicles and drag on the skin every time you move, which is a direct route to bumps. Cotton is the fabric you want. For a Brazilian, that means loose cotton underwear, and it is best to skip sex and heat for the rest of the day while the follicles close. Comfort now prevents folliculitis later.

Daily moisturizer (after day 1)

Starting on day two, moisturize the area every day with something fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Soft, hydrated skin lets new hair grow straight up and out instead of curling sideways into the follicle, so daily lotion and ingrown-hair prevention are the same habit. A plain ceramide or hyaluronic-acid lotion is ideal; skip heavy oils and anything perfumed on skin that is still settling. Moisturize right after you shower, while the skin is still slightly damp, so it holds better.

Start exfoliating on day 3

Wait until about day three, then start exfoliating gently a few times a week. This is the single best thing you can do to stop ingrown hairs. As new hair pushes up, dead surface cells can trap it and force it to curl back under the skin; clearing that layer gives the hair a straight path out. Use a soft washcloth, an exfoliating mitt, or a chemical exfoliant with lactic or glycolic acid. Light pressure only. If a spot is broken or still tender, leave it another day.

Cool compress or aloe (first few hours)

If the skin feels warm, tight, or tender in the first few hours, reach for a cool compress or pure aloe vera gel rather than anything heavy. Ten minutes at a time is plenty, and you can repeat it through the evening. Aloe calms the surface without sitting in the follicle the way a rich cream or oil would. Skip numbing creams, thick balms, and anything fragranced. The goal is to take the heat down, not to smother skin that still needs air to settle.

Resume routine (next morning)

You can pick your normal skincare back up the next morning, with one carve-out. Keep retinol, tretinoin, glycolic and lactic acids, salicylic acid, and any grainy scrub off the waxed area for a full 48 hours. Wax has already exfoliated the surface, so layering acids or retinoids on top is doubling up the irritation and can leave the skin raw. If you use prescription retinoids or take isotretinoin, tell your esthetician before your next wax, because that skin can lift with the strip.

Skip makeup and product (24 hours)

For the first 24 hours, keep the waxed skin bare. No makeup over a facial wax, no deodorant on freshly waxed underarms, and no perfume, self-tanner, or fragranced lotion on the area. The follicles are open, and alcohol, fragrance, and pigment are the ingredients most likely to sting or spark a reaction on skin that is already primed to react. Plain, fragrance-free products only until the next day. When in doubt, put nothing on it.

Brief redness, sensitivity, and what is normal

What's Normal: Waxing Downtime

Normal, temporary, and part of the process.

No real downtime

Waxing needs no recovery time. You can drive home, run errands, and go back to work the same day with nothing to hide and nothing to heal. The only thing to plan around is the 24-to-48 hour window on heat, sweat, friction, and swimming. If you have an event, a beach day, or a workout you care about, book the wax a day or two ahead so the skin has time to settle first, rather than the morning of.

Small bumps (first 24 hours)

Small pinpoint bumps at the follicles are common in the first day, especially the first time you wax an area or after a long break between sessions. They are usually irritation and histamine, not infection, and they tend to settle on their own within a day or two. Leave them alone. Picking or squeezing invites bacteria into an open follicle, and that is how a harmless bump becomes folliculitis. Keep the area clean, cool, and free of heavy product while it calms.

Pinkness and sensitivity (first few hours)

A flush of pink and some tenderness across the waxed area is the normal response to hair leaving the follicle. For most people it fades within a few hours, and almost always inside 24 hours. Larger or more sensitive areas, like a Brazilian or the underarms, can stay pink a little longer. A cool compress or pure aloe gel calms it. If redness or swelling is still there after two full days, that is past the normal window, and it is worth a call to us.

Heat, friction, and products to avoid for 24 hours

What to Avoid After Waxing

Picking Ingrowns

Do not pick at any ingrown hairs that develop. Gentle exfoliation lifts them naturally — picking causes scarring and infection.

Shaving Between Sessions

Do not shave between waxing sessions. Shaving resets the growth cycle and creates uneven hair lengths that the wax cannot grab cleanly.

Sun & Tanning (24 to 48 hours)

Avoid direct sun, tanning beds, and self-tanner on waxed areas for 24 to 48 hours. Freshly waxed skin is more photosensitive.

Sweating & Heat (24 to 48 hours)

Avoid sweating, strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and swimming for 24 to 48 hours. Sweat at open follicles is the leading cause of post-wax bumps.

Active Skincare (48 hours)

Avoid retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliators on waxed areas for 48 hours. After that, start gentle exfoliation on day 3 — exfoliation is the key to preventing ingrowns.

Tight Clothing & Friction

Wear loose, breathable clothing for the first 24 hours. Tight clothes and friction on waxed skin trigger irritation and bumps.

When to Call The Spa After Waxing

Contact The Spa immediately if you experience:

Some pinkness, a few small bumps, and tenderness for a few hours are the normal response to waxing. Call us if you notice any of the following:

Redness, swelling, or irritation that lasts more than 48 hours instead of settling.
Signs of infection at the follicles such as pus, spreading redness, warmth, or fever.
Clusters of ingrown hairs that stay painful or do not clear with gentle exfoliation.
An allergic-type reaction such as hives, intense itching, or a rash beyond the waxed area.
A burn, a blister, or skin lifted with the strip, which is uncommon but always worth a call.

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

We’ve answered some of the most common questions below to help make your experience simple, transparent, and stress-free.

Face: upper lip, chin, sides, full face, brow. Body: underarms, half arm, full arm, half leg, full leg, bikini line, Brazilian, back, chest. We use professional hard wax for sensitive areas and strip wax for larger body areas.

What waxing services do you offer?

First-time waxing is more uncomfortable than subsequent sessions because the hair is at its thickest and follicles are most resistant. Regular waxers experience progressively less discomfort over months—the hair grows back finer. Sensitive areas (Brazilian, underarms) are more painful than face. We use techniques to minimize discomfort.

Does waxing hurt?

Every 4–6 weeks. Hair needs to be at least ¼ inch (about 2 weeks of growth) to wax effectively. Maintaining a regular schedule means less hair to remove each time and less discomfort. Skipping months means longer hair and a more uncomfortable session.

How often should I get waxed?

Waxing ranges $15–$145 depending on the area. Pricing for each service is available at booking. Members receive discounted pricing.

How much does waxing cost in Lubbock?

We strongly recommend against shaving between waxes. Shaving cuts hair at the surface and the regrowth is blunt—when you wax, the wax needs to grab the actual hair, not stubble. Shaving also restarts the cycle of coarse regrowth. Stick with waxing consistently for finer regrowth and better long-term results.

Can I shave between waxing appointments?

Typically 3–4 weeks of smoothness before noticeable regrowth. Faster on the face, slower on legs. Consistent waxing over months can extend results as hair regrowth becomes finer and less dense.

How long does waxing last?

Yes—waxing is safe throughout pregnancy. Skin can be more sensitive during pregnancy, so the same wax may feel more uncomfortable than pre-pregnancy. Communicate with your aesthetician about sensitivity levels.

Can I wax during pregnancy?

Some patients experience temporary redness or small bumps for 12–24 hours after waxing—normal inflammation that resolves. True breakouts post-wax are uncommon. We provide post-wax care recommendations (exfoliation, moisturizer) to minimize bumps and ingrown hairs.

Will waxing make my skin break out?

Yes—wear a fresh tampon to the appointment. Skin is more sensitive during your cycle, so the wax may feel more uncomfortable than usual. Many waxers prefer to schedule mid-cycle for maximum comfort.

Can I get a Brazilian wax during my period?

Book online or call (806) 701-5840. First-time waxers: we recommend an in-person consult first if you have skin sensitivities. Most appointments available within a week.