Pre- and Post-Care Tips for Flawless Hair Removal

Soothing Solutions: Help minimize problems during hair removal services with these pre- and post-care tips, techniques and products.One of the biggest deterrents for clients when considering professional hair removal services is pain and discomfort—before, during and after the appointment. But there are plenty of ways to keep inflammatory issues at bay. Follow these expert tips to help give your guests a more comfortable experience and stellar results.Preventing PainLindsay Miller, president, Lycon USA: It’s important to clean the skin before waxing to effectively remove surface oils, perspiration, pollution, makeup and moisturizers. During waxing, hair follicles are opened and exposed to bacteria that can cause inflammation and folliculitis; cleansing beforehand will wash away surface bacteria and minimize the chances of this happening, and a cleanser containing soothing ingredients like chamomile can help further reduce redness and pain. Additionally, I recommend after-care formulate...