Whether it’s your first wax with us or your first wax in general, there are a few things you should know.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

1. Let your hair grow out.
   1/4 inch for waxing (2-3 weeks of approximate growth)
   1/16 for sugaring (3-5 days of approximate growth)
   This will ensure we get as much hair as possible. After all, if you’re going to endure the pain, we might as well get all the hair at once.
2. Gently exfoliate your skin before your appointment. Using a washcloth in the opposite direction of hair growth can easily do this.
   
3. Worried about sensitivity? Go ahead and take a couple of Advil an hour before your appointment. Needless to say don’t go overboard, it’s not as bad as you think.
   
4. Before and after your appointment, hold off on getting that bronzed look from the tanning bed.
   
5. The appointment lengths posted are an estimate. If you’re scheduled for a 45-minute time-block, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will last the entire 45 minutes. You are paying for a service, not an exact treatment time.
6. We understand that sometimes an unexpected visit from Aunt Flo might make you feel shy about your wax appointment. Have no fear, come in as planned. Should you choose to reschedule our cancellation policy still applies, period. (Get it?)
   

AT YOUR APPOINTMENT

1. Bring your signed consent form with you to your appointment.
2. Be on time. We want to use every minute we can to ensure your service is a total success.
   
3. Tell us the types of skin care you’re using, such as miscellaneous retinal, vitamin A’s, skin lighteners, acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic), etc.
   
4. Tell us if you’ve ever had any problems with waxing in the past.
   
5. Tell us about any allergies you may have.
   
6. Tell us if you’re shy or are more comfortable with certain positions. There are no right or wrong ways to do it, simply different techniques. If you are used to something in particular, please let us know. The last thing we want to do is embarrass you.
   
7. Ask about post-treatment exfoliating options if you have concerns.
   

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

1. Don’t expect skin to be perfectly normal. If you’re scheduled to make a public appearance, bring makeup to touch up the redness.
   
2. Don’t work out afterwards. Raising your body temperature may irritate those freshly plucked follicles. If you must get your daily workout in, we suggest doing it a few hours before your appointment.
   
3. Come back for your next wax in 4-6 weeks. Remember, however, 4-6 weeks is the recommended amount of time. It’s different for everyone.
   
4. Last but not least, thank you for choosing Habit, we can't wait to meet you!