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Waxing & Sugaring

Hair removal by waxing or sugaring

Also known asWaxingBody waxingBrazilian wax

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Pulls hair out from the root.

Downtime: Varies
Sessions: Varies
Pain: Ask provider
Cost per visit: Varies by provider
Results last: A few weeks

Check first: Isotretinoin in the last 6 months.

Will it work for me?

Skin tone

Often used on tones I–VI.

IVery Light

IILight

IIIMedium

IVTan

VBrown

VIDeep

Often usedAsk first

General info, not a check of your own skin.

What people use it for

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Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

Day by day

A few days before
Stop retinoid creams a few days before waxing your face
After your visit
- Avoid hot baths and showers right after waxing.
- Wear loose clothing over the waxed area.
- Use an oil-free moisturizer that won't clog pores.
- Redness or swelling lasting more than 2 days? See a dermatologist.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Isotretinoin in the last 6 months

Possible side effects

Common

Redness and small bumps for a short time.
Ingrown hairs.

Less common

Retinoid creams can make wax pull off skin with the hair.
Wax should feel warm, never burning.

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

A little more technical

Clinical descriptor: Hair removal by waxing or sugaring
Type: General

Common myths

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Compare with similar treatments

Side by side. The choice is yours.

Often explored alongside this treatment

Hair Removal Cream

A cream that dissolves hair at the skin's surface

Downtime: Same day
Pain: Low
Cost: Price level 1 of 5

Permanent Option

Laser Hair Removal

Long-term hair reduction over several sessions

Downtime: 1 day
Pain: Low to medium
Cost: Price level 3 of 5

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