Aftercare 101
Smooth Skin Starts With Smart Aftercare.
Freshly waxed skin deserves a little extra care.
Facial waxing removes hair from the root while also temporarily exfoliating the surface of the skin. For a short period following your appointment, the treated area may be more sensitive to heat, friction, sun exposure and active skincare ingredients.
Following proper aftercare can help minimize unnecessary irritation and keep your skin looking smooth, calm and comfortable.
Always follow any personalized instructions provided by your esthetician.
Which services
This guide may apply to facial waxing services including:
If your facial wax included additional treatments, exfoliation or advanced skincare, follow the most restrictive aftercare instructions provided for the services performed.
Right after
Freshly waxed skin may look or feel slightly different immediately following your appointment. You may notice:
These effects should gradually settle as your skin calms.
Do
Avoid
The first two days
Your freshly waxed skin needs time to settle.
Avoid
Whenever possible, allow freshly waxed skin to remain makeup-free for the rest of the day, particularly if redness or sensitivity is present.
If you need to wear makeup after your skin has calmed, use clean brushes or applicators and avoid applying products over skin that feels irritated or compromised.
The week ahead
Your skin should gradually return to its normal routine.
Do not restart active ingredients while the waxed area remains:
Once your skin has completely returned to its normal baseline, gradually resume your regular skincare routine. This may include:
For many clients, the skin settles within a few days. More sensitive skin may require additional time.
When in doubt, wait—and contact us before restarting a potentially irritating product.
Avoid stacking aggressive exfoliation or resurfacing treatments immediately around a waxing appointment.
Chemical peels, intensive exfoliation and other advanced facial treatments should be appropriately spaced from waxing according to your esthetician’s recommendations.
No need to worry
Following facial waxing, it can be normal to temporarily experience:
These reactions should generally become less noticeable over time rather than progressively worse.
Clients with sensitive or reactive skin may remain pink slightly longer than others.
When to reach out
Please contact Complexion Co. Skin Studio if you experience a reaction that is significantly more intense than expected or continues to worsen, including:
If you’re concerned about your skin, contact us before applying additional active products or attempting to exfoliate the area.
Difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, severe facial swelling, fainting or other symptoms of a serious allergic reaction require immediate medical attention. Call 911 or seek emergency care.
Contact us about your aftercare
Questions about your aftercare? Reach out — we’d rather you ask.
Long-term care
Facial waxing works best when maintained on a regular schedule.
Consistent appointments allow us to remove hair as it moves through its natural growth cycles and maintain your preferred shape and level of smoothness.
Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily.
Freshly waxed skin is temporarily more vulnerable to irritation from sun exposure, and daily SPF is an important part of maintaining healthy-looking skin overall.
Use skincare appropriate for your skin type and avoid unnecessary over-exfoliation.
If you regularly use retinoids, prescription acne treatments, exfoliating acids or other resurfacing products, always tell your esthetician before waxing.
Your skincare routine may affect whether waxing is appropriate at the time of your appointment.
Avoid squeezing follicular bumps or picking at the skin after waxing.
For the most consistent results, avoid shaving or attempting to wax the treated area between appointments.
Let the hair grow to an appropriate length for your next professional wax.
Home care
Your esthetician may recommend post-wax products based on your individual skin.
Soothe
Designed to help calm and comfort freshly waxed skin.
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Helps maintain hydration and support comfortable skin following treatment.
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Daily sun protection is especially important following facial waxing.
Shop This Product — Coming SoonMaintain
Selected based on your skin type and individual concerns.
Shop This Product — Coming SoonAvoid introducing new strong active ingredients immediately after waxing.
Your next visit
Most facial waxing clients benefit from appointments approximately every 3–4 weeks, depending on:
Some areas or clients may need a slightly different schedule.
Staying consistent allows us to maintain your results without waiting for significant regrowth between appointments.
Memberships
Make Maintenance Part of Your Routine.
If facial waxing is already part of your regular beauty routine, a membership makes staying consistent simple.
No waiting until you suddenly notice the regrowth.
No guessing when you’re due.
No starting over every few months.
Just professionally maintained results on a predictable schedule.
Designed for clients who want consistently smooth, polished facial skin without having to think about when it’s time to rebook.
Your membership can help you:
Not sure whether a membership makes sense for your routine?
Ask us about membership options
We’ll help you determine the schedule that works best for your hair growth and the services you regularly receive.
Contact us about your aftercare
Questions about your aftercare? Reach out — we’d rather you ask.
