Waxing & sugaring · Guide
Waxing & sugaring aftercare
What to do, and what to skip, after a wax or sugar at Sky High Spa in Kamloops, and how often people come back.
Aftercare
After your appointment
- For a day, skip hot baths, saunas, hard workouts, pools and the sun on the area.
- Wear loose, clean clothing over the area.
- From a couple of days after, exfoliate gently to keep the regrowth smooth.
- Book your next visit for when the hair has grown back; many people come every 3 to 6 weeks.
General guidance. At your appointment you are told what applies to you.
Good to know
After-wax questions
What should I do after waxing?
For a day, skip hot baths, saunas, hard workouts, pools and the sun on the area, and wear loose clothing. From a couple of days after, exfoliate gently.
Can I shower after waxing?
Yes, in lukewarm water. Skip a hot bath or sauna that day.
What not to do after a Brazilian wax?
For a day: no hot baths, saunas, hard workouts, pools, sun or tight clothing, and no scrubbing until a couple of days after.
Why do I have red bumps after waxing?
Some redness and small bumps can appear where the hair came out, and usually settle within a day or two. Keep the area clean and covered loosely.
How often should you wax your legs, underarms or face?
Most people come back every 3 to 6 weeks, when the hair has grown back enough to take.
How often should you wax your eyebrows?
Often every 3 to 5 weeks. See eyebrow waxing.
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