Frequently Asked Questions

Bare Necessity Wax & Spa uses a special European blend of low-temperature hard waxes that are enriched with several active ingredients guaranteeing maximum effectiveness in the removal of all unwanted hair. Our wax not only leaves the skin soft and glowing but its shrink wrap technology eliminates pulling of the skin making the procedure much less painful than traditional wax methods. As we aim to win over the hearts of our clients with our quality service, we also know how important it is to use only the highest quality products we can find, especially in those oh so delicate areas such as the face, underarms, and bikini.

The hair needs to be about 1/2 an inch in length. On average give yourself between 7 to 9 days after your last shave to be sure the hair is long enough.

If the hair is longer than 1/2 inch it can pull a little more and make it slightly more uncomfortable. We recommend trimming the hair before your appointment. The best way to trim the hair is by using a comb as your guide, comb the hair upwards and use scissors or clippers to trim off the hair that sticks out above the comb.

If the hair is shorter than 1/4 inch the wax will not be able to get the hair. We recommend waiting a few more days to let the hair grow a little longer.

For facial waxing services, you should be getting waxed every 2 to 3 weeks. For all other body waxing services, you should be coming in every 3 to 4 weeks.

Yes you can, however, keep in mind you are more sensitive prior to your period, so try to avoid coming in right before your cycle begins. If you come in during your cycle we just ask that you wear a tampon.

• Avoid using anybody lotions, make-up, or oils prior to your hair removal service
• Exfoliate the day of your appointment
• NO sun exposure 24 hours before and after any hair removal service.
• You can take a pain reliever/anti-inflammatory (like Ibuprofen) 30 mins before
• You can also purchase “Prelude” our pre-wax serum that helps numb the skin apply 30 min before

• Avoid direct sun exposure for 24 hours!
• Use “Flawless” our ingrown hair serum daily
• Wait 48 hours to begin exfoliating again
• Moisturize daily and exfoliate 2-3 times a week!

• Retin-A or prescribed acne medication: Discontinue 7 days prior to treatment (please inform your technician so extra precautions can be taken)
• Exfoliate the area being waxed the day of your appointment
• Do not wear any heavy lotions or cremes prior to waxing

• Accutane: Time on and time off
• Must wait 7 days before and after any chemical peel or microdermabrasion to have any facial waxing service
• Consult with your doctor before waxing if you have Diabetes type 1 or Lupus
• Areas with severe acne cannot be waxed.
• Sunburned, irritated areas or open skin cannot be waxed.NO sun/bed tanning TWO days before or after waxing (Extra precaution should be taken if using tanning accelerators)
• Women may be extra sensitive up to a week prior to their cycle.
• NO Botox injections within the last 24 hours
• NO dermal-filler injections within the last seven days
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician-administered peel within the past two years

• Applying Whish “Flawless” once daily helps improve the appearance of skin redness and helps minimize next day post wax bumping and ingrown hairs.
• Wait to exfoliate the skin 2-3 days after the procedure.
• Exfoliating regularly using exfoliating glove or Whish Sugar Scrub helps reduce ingrown hairs.
• If irritation should occur Calendula ointment to keep the area continually moist, avoiding infection and scabbing.
• Routine waxing helps the skin become accustomed to the procedure and will minimize irritation.
• No sun for 24 hours, after two days you may use sunscreen with (at least SPF 30) as your skin will be much more sensitive.
• Avoid heavy exercise or sweating for a minimum of 8 hrs following your appointment.
• No hot baths, hot tubs, steam rooms, or saunas for 24 hours after
• No chemical peels for one week after any facial waxing