For your first waxing appointment at House of Sass, you must do a wax patch test.

Before Your Wax – Prep Like a Queen

To make sure your wax goes smoothly (literally), follow these do’s and don’ts on the day of your appointment:

• Skip swimming and long soaks in the bath.

• No sunbathing or sunbeds—save the glow for after.

• Keep oils and moisturisers far away from any area we’ll be treating.

• If we’re waxing your face, keep makeup minimal.

• Hold off on vigorous workouts.

• Don’t bleach any hair you plan to have waxed—bleached hair tends to snap at the surface.

After Your Wax – Treat Your Skin Like Royalty

Your skin will be a little sensitive after waxing, so give it some extra love. For the first 24 hours, avoid the following to prevent irritation:

• Hot baths, heat treatments, steam rooms, and saunas. (Lukewarm showers only, ideally after 8 hours.)

• Perfumed lotions on the treated area.

• Sunbathing or sunbeds.

• Touching, scratching, or rubbing the waxed skin.

• Talcum powder, deodorants, or antiperspirants on the area.

• Tight clothing that may rub or irritate.

• Swimming in chlorinated pools.

• Applying makeup to freshly waxed skin.

• Gardening—keep dirt away from those freshly smoothed spots.

• Sports or vigorous exercise (jogging, aerobics, anything sweaty).

Extra Tips for Smooth, Happy Skin

• Apply a soothing after-wax lotion.

• Moisturise and exfoliate between appointments to help prevent ingrown hairs.

• If irritation or signs of infection persist, contact your doctor.