• No sunbathing for at least 12 hours (have your waxing done at least the day before you go on holiday)
• No swimming in a chlorinated pool for 24 hours
• Same for spa baths or saunas
• Avoid applying any topical lotions for at least 12 hours (fragrances and other lubricants can cause a burning sensation)
• Also avoid touching the waxed area to ensure it remains bacteria-free
• Use a tea tree oil-based product to apply to the area for its anti-bacterial qualities.

3-10 Days after waxing
As you skin closes over the follicles, the next consideration is to ensure you prevent ingrown hairs. This is when new, often softer hair can get trapped under the skin. A few simple measures can easily avoid this situation.

• Use an exfoliation prescribed by your esthetician to roll over the area after showering. Products contain exfoliating acids which help ensure dead skin cells are buffed away allowing your hair back through the follicle opening.
• Use a professional body scrub or exfoliating glove to gently buff the area every 2-3 days – this is particularly important after about day 3 through to about the 10-day mark. It doesn’t need to be hard scrubbing, just a gentle exfoliation.
• The added bonus of following the after-care advice (apart from your skin looking hair-free and smooth for longer), will make your next wax a whole lot quicker and less painful.