How much hair growth do I need before waxing?

If you have been shaving, you should leave 2 – 3 weeks of growth before your treatment.

Once you get into a waxing routine, you will need to return every 4 – 6 weeks for the best results.

How is it done?

We use strip wax for Arms and Legs. This means that a thin layer of warm wax is applied and removed with a paper / fabric strip.

For Facial, Underarm and all Bikini waxing, we use hot wax. The wax is applied to the area in a thick layer, left to cool and then peeled off.

To aid client comfort and give the best result we use both hot and strip wax on back and chest waxes, customising the treatment to suit each individual.

What is Hot wax?

Hot wax provides a superior finish to your wax as it removes more stubborn hairs. Hot wax is more gentle on the skin and reduces any discomfort providing a virtually pain-free waxing treatment.

Hot wax is applied in a thick layer and left to set. Then the layer of wax is peeled off without any need for a strip.

Hot wax should always be used on sensitive areas including the face, underarm and bikini.

How long will it take?

It depends on the treatment, but nasal / ear waxing should take about 10 minutes, an eyebrow about 15 minutes and a male-brazilian about 60-75 minutes.
A back / chest wax will take from 20-45 minutes depending on hair growth.

For first time waxers and new clients we allow extra time so you can relax. The more regularly you attend (every 4 – 6 weeks) the quicker and easier it becomes.

How long will it last?

Everyone is different and the hair growth cycle will vary. Usually leg and male-brazilian waxing would be done every 4 – 6 weeks. Underarms, Eyebrows and Nasal waxing can be done every 2 – 3 weeks. If you have been shaving / epilating / using depilatory creams, it usually takes approx 3-4 waxes for you to achieve a long lasting perfectly smooth finish. This is because your hairs are at different stages in the growth cycle. Regular waxing will help your hair get into the same cycle, giving a longer lasting result and a potential reduction in overall growth.

Is it Permanent?

No. Waxing is a temporary hair removal solution. With regular waxing, many clients experience a reduction in hair growth and hair growth can become finer and more sparse.

Does it hurt?

The Lycon Wax System is designed to reduce any discomfort to minimum and is packed with soothing aromatherapy oils such as Tea-Tree and Lavender. Though everyone is different and will have varying pain thresholds, many of our clients describe our waxing as virtually pain-free! If you wax regularly and don’t shave between treatments, you will find it more comfortable as time goes on.

Should I do anything before hand?

If you have been shaving, you should allow 2-3 weeks growth to ensure a good finish to your treatment. Exfoliating the day before your treatment will help prepare your skin and remove dead skin cells which will make the wax more comfortable. We advise you not to trim before hand, if it needs to be done we will do that for you.