POST-WAX CARE GUIDE 🤍

Your skin has just been exfoliated and your follicles are open, meaning your skin barrier is more sensitive for the next few days. Following these aftercare steps will help reduce irritation, support healing, and improve your long-term waxing results.

✨ Remember:
Consistent waxing + proper home care = smoother skin, softer regrowth, and more manageable ingrowns over time.

At Hotbox, we believe healthy skin creates healthier waxing results.

Your skin barrier is more vulnerable during the first 24 hours post-wax, so less is more.

For the first 24 hours avoid: 

• washing the area (brazilian, bkini, underarms)
• sweating/exercise (All areas)
• hot tubs/saunas (All areas)
• swimming (All areas)
• tanning (All areas)
• sexual friction (Brazilian, bikini, between the cheeks, lip)
• tight clothing (All areas)
• touching/picking the area (All areas)
• exfoliation (All areas)
• fragranced products (All areas)
• products with dyes, shimmer, or heavy perfumes  (All areas)

✨ IMPORTANT:
Please wait 24 hours before washing the vulva, bikini, or underarm area after your waxing service.

Your follicles are open and your skin is more sensitive during this time. Keeping the area cool, calm, and dry helps reduce irritation and supports healing.

For freshly waxed underarms:
Please avoid deodorant or antiperspirant for 24 hours post-wax.

Freshly waxed underarms are more prone to:

• irritation 
• burning/stinging 
• clogged follicles 
• inflammation 

especially from fragrance, aluminum, or active ingredients commonly found in deodorants.

✨ We also recommend avoiding:

• tight sleeves 
• excessive sweating 
• friction from clothing 

for the first 24 hours.

Freshly waxed facial skin is especially delicate and more prone to irritation and sensitivity.

For 24–72 hours post-wax, avoid:

• retinol/Retin-A 
• exfoliating acids (AHAs/BHAs) 
• acne medications 
• harsh scrubs 
• dermaplaning 
• facial treatments 
• excessive heat/sun exposure 
• self tanner on the area 
• heavily fragranced skincare 

For the first 24 hours, avoid:

• makeup directly on freshly waxed skin if possible 
• sweating/exercise 
• touching/picking the area 

✨ Waxing removes surface skin cells along with hair, making the area temporarily more sensitive to irritation and sun exposure.

Always wear SPF on exposed facial areas after waxing 🤍

After the first 24 hours, we recommend cleansing the vulva and bikini line with:

✨ Love Wellness pH Balanced Cleanser
(found at Target & Ulta)

Why?

The vulva is delicate and naturally acidic. Harsh body washes, fragrance, dyes, and strong soaps can disrupt the skin barrier and increase:

• dryness 
• irritation 
• sensitivity 
• ingrowns 

For ALL waxed areas:
Avoid products containing:

• fragrance 
• dyes 
• shimmer 
• heavy perfumes 

for up to 72 hours post-wax.

✨ Begin hydrating the skin with BushBalm Oil 1x daily, ideally within the first 2 minutes after showering while the skin is still slightly damp.

Depending on your skin needs, you may increase to 2x daily.

IMPORTANT:
More product does NOT always mean better results.

Over-hydrating with oil can sometimes contribute to:

• skin congestion 
• trapped follicles 
• buildup 

Start slow and allow your skin to guide you 🤍

Continue:

• daily hydration 
• wearing breathable clothing 
• avoiding friction 
• avoiding picking at bumps or hairs 

✨ Ingrowns are common and may never disappear completely. Our goal is to make them less frequent, less inflamed, and more manageable through:

• consistent waxing 
• gentle exfoliation 
• hydration 
• proper home care 

Remember:
Your first few waxes after shaving may not remove 100% of the hair because hair grows in different cycles and lengths. Consistency every 4 weeks helps us gradually improve your results over time.

At 72 hours post-wax, you may begin gently exfoliating using:

✨ BushBalm Ingrown Hair Scrub

How to exfoliate properly:

• exfoliate 2–3x weekly 
• use LIGHT pressure 
• use small circular motions 
• move in the direction of hair growth 
• avoid aggressive scrubbing 

This helps:
✔ remove dead skin buildup
✔ reduce trapped hairs
✔ support smoother regrowth
✔ maintain healthier skin between waxes

✨ Follow exfoliation with BushBalm Oil to help support the skin barrier and reduce dryness.

• Do not shave between appointments 
• Consistency matters more than perfection 
• Ingrowns are manageable, not always preventable 
• Hydrated skin = better waxing results 
• Your skin is unique and normal 
• Healthy skin creates healthier waxing results 

Thank you for trusting Hotbox Luxury Waxing with your care 🤍

We are always here if you have questions about your skin, home care, or waxing journey.

Things to Know Before Your Waxing Appointment.

• EXFOLIATE (BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT EXFOLIATING PRODUCTS) the area that is going to be waxed, 1-2 days before your wax. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells and reduces ingrown hairs. Exfoliating during a warm shower helps to soften the skin. We HIGHLY recommend exfoliating with Bushbalm products. We sell these here in the studio, or ask us how to purchase online and get 20% off. If you do not have proper exfoliation products, such as BushBalm or a clean exfoliation mitt, then wait until you see us at your next appointment.
• CLEAN the day of the appointment. Also, please bring clean, fresh undergarments to your appointment to change into after your wax, especially if your appointment is in the afternoon or evening. 
• Avoid ALCOHOL and CAFFEINE for at least 24 hours as this can increase sensitivity by rushing blood to the surface of the skin and also cause inflammation.
• You can take Tylenol or Ibuprofen before your wax to help with pain. 
• Dress COMFORTABLY, and avoid tight clothing! You want to be sure to bring comfortable, loose clothing after your appointment to avoid friction on your skin. 
• BREATHE

Vulvar Skincare Starts Here

A great wax is only part of the equation.

Healthy, confident skin requires consistent care between appointments, especially in Idaho’s dry climate. That’s why vulvar skincare is a core part of the Hotbox experience.

We proudly use Bushbalm Professional Hard Wax and recommend a carefully selected collection of Bushbalm scrubs, oils, and Roller Rescue Serum to help support healthy skin, prevent ingrown hairs, reduce irritation, and maintain your results between visits.

At Hotbox Luxury Waxing, we don’t just remove hair—we help women create a personalized skincare routine that supports long-term skin health, comfort, and confidence.

Because smooth skin is temporary.

Healthy skin is the goal.