How to Treat and Prevent Bumps After Waxing

 You may be able to relieve bumps after waxing by methods including exfoliating and applying a cold compress, among others. Some over-the-counter products may help.

When hair is forcefully removed, like with waxing, it causes stress to the surrounding skin. Many people develop mild bumps and inflammation afterward. Although this usually clears up in a few days, treatment can speed healing and prevent future bumps.

What causes bumps to form? Many people develop folliculitis — a bumpy, pimple-like rash — after hair removal. It’s usually caused by inflammation. Inflammation typically goes away on its own without treatment.

If you have white or fluid-bumps that last more than a few days, your folliculitis may be the result of a mild infection. This can usually be treated at home.

If you develop bumps after the initial inflammation subsides — a week at most after waxing — they may be a result of ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are a specific type of folliculitis. They form when hair grows back into the skin instead of up out of the skin’s surface. Ingrown hairs cause small, round bumps or pustules that resemble acne. Hair may or may not be visible inside the bump.

You’re more likely to develop ingrown hairs if your hair is naturally curly or coarse.

Although ingrown hairs may eventually break through the surface on their own, there are things you can do to help bring them to the surface and relieve your symptoms.

Quick tips to reduce swelling and inflammation

While it’s usually best to leave bumps alone so they can heal on their own, there are a few things you can try to reduce swelling and inflammation.

You should:

• Wear loose-fitting clothes. Tight fabrics can increase irritation on already sensitive skin.
• Apply a cool compress to help soothe the affected area. You can use an ice pack or make a compress of your own by running a clean washcloth under cold water. Apply the compress to the affected area for up to 20 minutes.
• Use a warm compress to help draw out ingrown hairs. You can use a heating pad or make a compress of your own by running a clean washcloth under hot water. Apply the compress to the affected area for up to 5 minutes at a time.
• Avoid picking or popping bumps. Not only can this damage your skin, poking and prodding can introduce bacteria and increase your risk of infection.

What to do immediately after and between waxes

How you manage and prevent bumps after waxing depends on a few factors:

• where you waxed
• when you waxed
• skin sensitivity

If you get professional waxes, your specialist should provide you with detailed aftercare information specific to the area. Here are some general recommendations.

Immediately after waxing:

• Apply a cool compress or take a cool shower to reduce irritation and sensitivity. Avoid hot baths or showers.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid friction and irritation.
• Avoid perfumed products, lotions, and creams, which can irritate sensitized skin.
• Apply an over-the-counter cortisone cream on the waxed area to reduce inflammation.
• Avoid excessive activity for 24 hours after waxing. Perspiration can irritate freshly waxed skin.

One to two days after waxing:

• Continue to wear loose-fitting clothing to reduce friction.
• Continue to avoid perfumed oils and creams. You can apply mild gels, such as aloe vera, to help soothe the skin as needed.

Between waxes:

Cleanse and exfoliate regularly. Removing dead skin and other debris can help release embedded hair and prevent additional ingrown hairs.

How to prevent future irritation

Routine cleansing and exfoliating is the easiest and most effective way to prevent bumps from forming after you wax. Make sure you use a mild scrub or exfoliating cloth every other day, at a minimum, to prevent the buildup of dead skin cells and other debris. Once you start waxing, it’s important to maintain your appointments. They’re typically spaced four to six weeks apart to align with your hair’s natural growth cycle. 

If you schedule an appointment outside of this timeline — or use other hair removal techniques between appointments — it disrupts your growth pattern. This increases your risk of irritation and ingrown hairs.

If your skin is still irritated as your appointment nears, call your waxing specialist. They can determine whether you should reschedule.

You should also check in if you’re on or close to beginning your menstrual cycle. Although your waxing specialist can still perform the service, your skin may be more sensitive than usual during this time.

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How To Care For Your Eyelash Extensions

 What can you not do with eyelash extensions?

These days, this largely depends on the type of products your lash tech uses. Getting your eyelashes wet used to be a huge no-no, but Phillips explains that some glue formulas of today do allow exposure to water within 24 hours. Always clarify with your lash tech what the best aftercare protocol is for your specific set, but it's a good idea to refrain from tugging, pulling, rubbing, or applying any type of oily formula. “Oil will break down the adhesive,” Phillips explains. “If you're putting on serums, avoid that on your lash line.” As long as your keep your lash line protected, eye creams are okay. For those with oily skin and oily eyelids, Phillips recommends eyeshadow primers to absorb excess oil and stop it from seeping down into the lash line.

How do you shower with eyelash extensions?

You can, but confirm with your lash stylist if you need to wait until 24 hours after your appointment. “Eyelash adhesives vary in the time they take to cure, from either 12 to 24 hours depending on what glue your stylist uses,” says Marin. It’s super important that you’re gentle with your lashes and make sure that no water touches them during this time, says Richardson. You can shower after getting eyelash extensions, and you def should. But! Be! Careful! Phillips says to let your lashes lightly graze the water, and when you dry off, use the towel to carefully dab underneath your eyes to absorb the water.

Can you put mascara on eyelash extensions?

Marin doesn’t recommend using mascara with lash extensions. Why? Because when you attempt to take it off at the end of the day, you can actually cause your extensions to break from the friction and makeup remover. Not only that, but mascara can clump your lashes together and make them hard to clean. As for eyeliner, Richardson says to avoid using cream-based formulas, which often contain oils and waxes that interfere with adhesives.

How do you wash your face with eyelash extensions?

You might think that washing your lashes will make them fall off faster, but Phillips debunks that myth and stresses the importance of washing away any buildup that can cause breakage. Richardson recommends only use cleansers specifically formulated to be safe for eyelash extensions. Other products may contain ingredients that can weaken the bond of your lash extensions and cause them to shed prematurely. And if you’re wearing eye makeup, use oil-free pads and gently swipe downward, rather than back and forth, to get your lids and lashes clean. And whatever you do, avoid rubbing or tugging at your eyes.

How often should I brush my lash extensions?

Lashes can get tangled when you’re sleeping or showering, so gently brush your lashes with a clean spoolie brush when you wake up, after you shower, and at the end of the day. As your lashes grow out above the lash line where they started, the spoolie might get caught and tug your lashes, so at that point, Phillips suggests only using the tip the spoolie to separate the lash hairs to avoid pulling any out. If you need to remove gunk or sleep from your eyes, Phillip says a soft eyeshadow brush dipped in water is the perfect tool for cleaning and fluffing out your lashes again. To prevent unnecessary tangling, try to sleep on your back or side (not your stomach) and use a silk pillowcase, which tends to be gentler on extensions, says Richardson.

How do you take lash extensions off?

Carefully. Again, no tugging, pulling, or rubbing. Remember how you're supposed to avoid oils because they can break down the glue? Use that to your advantage! Phillips says if you can't get to a lash tech and you need to remove your lashes, gently press a little oil, like vitamin E or castor oil, onto your eyelashes and leave it overnight to soak through the adhesive. When you wash your face in the morning, the extensions should easily slide off.

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Top 6 Reasons Why Chin Waxing is Highly Recommended

Most women begin dealing with facial hair from puberty. Facial hair is considered to be hereditary and hormonal. If your mother has facial hair, there is a high chance you’ll have it as well. Chin hair in women can be a common occurrence. In the US alone, 20 million women remove chin hair every week. The hereditary factor also implies that some of us don’t have to worry about it until one day when hormones are triggered and hair starts appearing. Sometimes, they can emerge with no explanation. What are our options? Can chin waxing help? Article Source

Here are some top reasons why chin waxing is highly recommended.

    1. No traces left

Chin waxing is excellent when done correctly. It removes hair from the root, leaving your skin smooth and hair-free. The procedure doesn’t cause much discomfort, either. In fact, it leaves no traces behind apart from minor redness that lasts for about one hour or so after the treatment.

    2. Long-term results

Chin waxing removes all of the hair. You are guaranteed to receive long-lasting smooth skin. Since the hair root is removed, it takes time to reform before appearing on your chin again. When done correctly, it can last for multiple weeks. However, it’s worth noting that this duration depends on your rate of hair growth.

    3. Accuracy

Our experts know how to wax with accuracy. You control where you need waxed and which parts should remain untouched. Unlike shaving, waxing has a high precision, making it ideal for the chin area.

    4. Reduced growth of hair

It’s undisputed that the more you wax your chin, the less hair grows. Ultimately, waxing may damage hair follicles, meaning the hair might stop growing. Although this reduction in hair may take years, it’s better than shaving. Once you begin chin waxing, you’ll notice less hair growing in the area.

    5. Costs less

Chin waxing typically costs less when compared to other alternatives such as laser hair removal.

    6. No stubble

When you shave your chin, hair is cut at the skin surface. It leaves it blunt-edged. As it starts growing, it comes in a stubble form. For a woman, this can be unattractive. Waxing gets rid of the entire hair shaft. As the hair grows back naturally, no stubble forms, unlike in shaving.

What to keep in mind---Chin waxing is convenient and effective. However, it does require follow-up treatments. Book your chin waxing appointment with us today! 

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Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius

Passionate, courageous, and impulsive (in the best ways, obviously), Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, these zodiac nail color shades are for you: Kiss My Aries is a fiery red shimmer that like you, doesn’t hold back, The Leo-nly One is a bold gold pearl that’ll put even more eyes on you, and Big Sagittarius Energy is a burgundy pearl that’s pure fire. 

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