Waxing
PhD Waxing System
The PHD waxing system is the best and most hygienic waxing system in the world. Developed in New Zealand, this system doesn’t use spatulas, wax pots or roll on methods for application.
Professional, Hygienic, Disposable, the PHD waxing system ensures no risk of cross-infection. The PHD after care lotion has essential oils to calm, heal and condition the skin.
Perron Rigot
Founded in 1936 in France by Monsieurs Perron and Rigot, Perron Rigot depilatory low-temperature waxes, with more than 20 patents, are now used by beauty practitioners and salons the world over.
Disposable gloves and aprons are always worn during treatment.
Full leg wax - £20.00
Half leg wax - £12.00
Bikini wax - £6.00-£10.00
Brazilian Wax from £15.00 - £25.00
Full arm - £12.00
Forearm - £8.00
Under arm wax - £8.00
Upper lip & chin wax - £10.00
Upper lip wax - £6.00
Chin - £6.00
Eyebrow wax - £7.00
Preparation
In Preparation for waxing treatments, I suggest the following:
On the day of treatment, do not swim or soak in a bath.
Do not sunbathe or use a sun-bed.
Do not use oils or moisturisers on the areas to be treated.
Do not exercise vigorously.
Clean or disposable underwear should be worn for bikini waxing.
Hairs need to be a least ¼" long.
Previously bleached hair tends, when waxed tend to break off at skin level.
Homecare
- Have only lukewarm showers and baths, preferably not until 8 hours after the treatment.
- Do not use highly fragranced products.
- Refrain from applying anti-perspirant deodorant or perfumed products to the area.
- Avoid applying make-up over the area.
- Avoid saunas, spa pools and swimming pools.
- Avoid sunbathing or having a sunbed treatment.
- Do not apply fake tanning products to the area.
- Avoid sports activities, eg, jogging aerobics, etc.
- Avoid gardening - which could introduce dirt into the treated skin.
Contra-Indications
- If you are taking anti-biotics or acne medication.
- Use of skin peeling, skin thinning preparations.
- Varicose Veins.
- Underarms: Mastitis.
- Skin disorders or diseases, such as bruising or recent haemorrhage, Scar tissue (especially recent).
- Warts, Moles and skin tabs (area can be avoided).
- Fractures or Sprains.
- Bruising.
- Diabetes - some people with diabetes have skin that is very slow to heal. The skin will be watched closely to make sure it does not over react to treatments.
- Sensitivity test may be conducted.
- Sunburn.
- Use of sunbeds 24 hours prior to waxing.
- If you are receiving cancer therapy (chemotherapy or radiation).
Other Considerations
- Menstruation does not prevent you from waxing, however, your skin may be more sensitive.
- If you are pregnant, using oral contraceptives or hormone replacement your skin may be more sensitive to waxing, so it's best to have a patch test (like a small area on your arm) and see how your skin reacts for 24 hours before getting an entire eyebrow or leg wax.
- If you smoke or have Rosacea waxing can irritate dilated capillaries (weak or broken blood vessels) which are commonly found on people with Rosacea and smokers. If the capillaries are very red, stay away from waxing in that area.
- Stimulants such as caffeine or alcohol in your system can cause skin to be extra sensitive to waxing, meaning you could get more red or inflamed than usual. Give yourself a couple hours after drinking coffee or alcohol before getting waxed.
- You might be affected if you use powerful exfoliators on your skin. Salicylic acid (found in some toners or skin clarifyers), alpha-hydroxy acid, white willow bark, white willow bark extract and enzymes all strip cells from the skin. It's all too much exfoliation combined with waxing, and could make skin red, bleed or even scab over. So stop using these products in the area getting waxed for at least three days before, and three to four days after waxing. (Depending on the strength of the product and the type of skin you have the safe wax wait time may be much longer before and after. If the alpha-hydroxy is over 8% then you may have to wait months before safely getting waxed.)
