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Getting a wax is probably on your list of things to do in the week before the wedding but did you know that with a few simple tricks you can really maximise the results. Strip Wax Bar has specialised in hair removal for over a decade and their therapists share their secrets for silky smooth, beautiful skin!

1) If you want silky smooth skin, have a regular routine with your waxing to encourage all hairs to grow in a similar cycle. You may have found that when bearing your legs for a special event, having had a wax a few days before, it is never quite satisfactory, as the second cycle can reappear soon after! To get your hairs growing in sync, wax every 3-5 weeks, and avoid shaving in between (although we can remove hair as short as 1mm).

2) Prep for your wax. Exfoliate 2 -3 times a week to help to lift hairs from the dead skin. We recommend Lycon Body Scrubs, which helps create a bump-free surface for us to wax. 

3) Take care of your skin, post wax. Pores can remain open for up to 48 hours, and skin may be more sensitive. Keep clothing loose, avoid heat treatments or sun, or very hot showers/baths.  An anti-bacterial wash or moisturizer helps in the first 48 hours to keep the area infection free. We love Lycon Tea Tree Total Wash as it’s PH balanced, gentle on the skin, and smells incredible!

4) If you notice ingrown hairs, don’t squeeze or pick, which can lead to infection. There are products to deal with ingrown hairs. Lycon Ingrown X-It Solution is our best-selling skincare product; it helps minimise swelling and redness, and decongests the skin.

If you’re prone to ingrowns, avoid shaving as it can affect the direction in which the hair grows, and the blunt, new strands can get stuck. If you really suffer, we advise considering laser hair removal using our pain free, medical-grade laser machines which have a dynamic cooling device to keep skin cool during treatment, minimising pain. The laser also regenerates the skin, so is particularly good for facial areas. We usually recommend 6 sessions, 6 weeks apart for best results. Book a free consultation and patch test with our laser specialists to find out more.

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