FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do men wax?

Male hair removal, manscaping or male intimate waxing has seen a huge increase in popularity in the last few years. The most common reason for men waxing is for aesthetic reasons – particularly back waxing.

Some men wax for sport. Cyclists wax their legs and arms to make cuts and grazes easier to clean. Male intimate waxing can be done for aesthetic reasons too, but many men report that it also feels very comfortable.

 

How do I prepare for my waxing?

Firstly, your hair needs to be an ideal length for waxing. It would need to be approximately 1 centimetre long (about as long as a grain of rice), usually about 4 weeks after your last waxing. If it’s not that long yet, wait for it to grow to at least that length before booking.

If you haven’t waxed before, and your body or pubic hair is longer than 1cm, it’s best if you trim the hair yourself before your appointment.

For best results, it’s advisable to exfoliate the area you’re going to wax about 2-3 days before the waxing. By ‘exfoliate’ we mean use an exfoliating ‘scrub’ soap  which cleans up and removes any dead skin on the surface.

If you have any known skin allergies or conditions, we recommend doing a patch test at least 24 hours before the waxing

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Does waxing hurt?

Let’s be honest, the real answer is yes, it does hurt a bit. But don’t worry – the materials and techniques used today, waxing is a whole lot less painful than it’s ever been.

Some clients say the pain of waxing is about 6 out of 10, but it only lasts a second and then it goes away. Think ripping off a particularly sticky plaster from your skin.

Normally, waxing gets less painful with each treatment.

Another important thing to note is that we use hot wax for the more sensitive parts. This wax is unique in that it wraps itself around the hairs, but without sticking to the skin. Not sticking to the skin, the only pain you feel is of the actual hairs being plucked. This method of waxing has been said to be as much as 50% less painful than conventional strip waxing.

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Are your waxing therapists male or female?

Ash is a highly-trained and experienced male therapist.

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Do I need to undress for waxing?

If you’re getting your chest or back waxed, you just need to remove your shirt. For leg waxing you remove your trousers but keep your underwear on.

Obviously for intimate waxing you will need to remove your underwear. 

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What if I get an erection?

If it happens it happens, this is much more common than you may think. It’s a natural reaction to being touched. Definitely not something to be embarrassed about.

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Is there anything I need to do after the waxing?

Yes. We recommend using a product which helps prevent ingrown hairs. Avoid scalding hot showers for the first 24 hours. You can shower, but don’t make it too hot. Avoid direct sunlight (no suntanning) for at least 1-2 days after waxing. After the first week, you should also exfoliate every few days.