We use Perron Rigot wax. Perron Rigot is a renowned French creator of high quality, low temperature waxes suitable for all techniques and skin types. Only the finest ingredients are used in its formulations.

Unlike traditional methods of waxing, Perron Rigot wax sticks to the hair rather than the skin, reducing the pain of waxing by 50%! Perron Rigot wax encapsulates the hair, removing it from the root while leaving the skin undamaged. When the integrity of the skin is uncompromised, there is reduced inflammation, redness and downtime for the client; making painful waxing a thing of the past!

Perron Rigot’s pre and post-wax process include Perron Rigot’s Antiseptic Blue Lotion, Pre-Depilatory Jasmin Oil, and After Wax Refreshing Gel. This exclusive system prepares the skin for waxing and leaves it feeling smooth, cool and undamaged.

Waxing is more effective than shaving because it removes the entire hair from the root, not just from the surface of the skin, giving you longer lasting results. With consistent waxing over time, hair grows back finer and sparser whereas with shaving, hair appears to grow back faster, thicker and coarser. In addition, shaving increases the risk of nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs and razor burn especially in sensitive areas such as bikini, chest and underarms.

You should allow your hair to grow for ten to fourteen days before waxing.

Results can last 2-4 weeks, depending on your hair re-growth. With regular waxing, the length of time required between treatments may increase to 4-6 weeks or longer. Since hair growth patterns differ based on the individual, you may need a few treatments before you see the full benefits of waxing.

Waxing during pregnancy is common; however, with increased hormones and blood flow, pregnant women may be more sensitive to waxing. It is recommended that you consult your doctor first before doing anything with or to your body while pregnant.

Yes, exfoliating or hydroxy-based medications including but not limited to: Retin-A, Renova, Differin and Tazorac are contraindications to waxing. Blood thinners, steroids, skin lighters and oral acne medications such as Accutane are also medications that should prevent you from waxing. If you wax while on these medications, it may result in skin irritation, peeling or hyperpigmentation. Always check with your doctor first.

Prior to your first waxing visit with us we require a 24hr patch test to ensure no skin irritation occurs. You can drop in anytime for the patch test. It only takes a minute to perform.

Hair needs to be about 1/2 cm long before it can be waxed, particularly if it has been previously shaved, so please allow at least 3 weeks since your last shave and at least 4 weeks between wax treatments. If your hair is very long, please trim it to about 1cm prior to your waxing appointment. It’s recommended that you gently exfoliate the area to be treated, beginning 2-3 days before your waxing appointment. This removes any dead skin and lifts the hair which makes it easier to remove, and results in a smoother finish.

Follow these guidelines for the first 24-48 hours after waxing

No hot baths or showers

No saunas, hot tubs or steam treatments

No tanning (sunbathing, sun beds or fake tans)

No sport, gym or other heavy exercise

Avoid scratching or touching the treated area

Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools

Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotions or other products to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist.

After 2 days very gently exfoliate the area 2-3 times a week and keep the area moisturised.