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• Allow approximately 2–3 weeks of hair growth after shaving. Hair should ideally be about 5–10 mm long.
• Do not wax, sugar, tweeze or epilate between appointments.
• Gently exfoliate the area 24–48 hours beforehand, but not on the day of treatment.
• Arrive with clean, dry skin free from body oil, moisturiser, deodorant, fake tan and heavily fragranced products.
• Avoid sunburn, tanning and intensive heat exposure before treatment.
• Wear loose, breathable clothing to reduce friction afterwards.
• For Brazilian appointments during menstruation, use a tampon or menstrual cup.
• Tell Adina about prescription skincare, retinoids, recent peels, medication changes, allergies or skin conditions.

Avoid anything that may increase heat, sweat, friction, bacteria or irritation:

• Hot baths, spas, saunas, steam rooms and very hot showers.
• Swimming pools, ocean swimming and chlorinated water.
• Intensive exercise or heavy sweating.
• Tight clothing, synthetic underwear and excessive rubbing.
• Sexual activity after Brazilian or intimate-area treatments.
• Fake tan, perfume, deodorant or fragranced body products on the treated area.
• Scrubs, exfoliating gloves, acids, retinoids or active skincare.
• Touching, scratching or picking the skin.

Temporary redness, warmth, small follicular bumps or mild tenderness can occur and should gradually settle.

Contact Adina if you develop increasing pain, spreading redness, blistering, unusual swelling, discharge, signs of infection or a reaction that continues to worsen.

• Hair should be at least 5 mm long so the wax can grip effectively.
• Do not trim the hair too short immediately before your visit.
• Gently exfoliate 24–48 hours beforehand and arrive with clean, dry skin.
• Avoid moisturiser, oils, deodorant, fake tan and fragranced products on the treatment area.
• For facial waxing, stop retinoids and exfoliating acids for the period recommended by your prescriber or skin professional.
• Advise Adina about allergies, recent peels, laser, IPL, sun exposure, medications or skin sensitivity.

• Avoid heat, steam, swimming, intensive exercise and heavy sweating.
• Avoid friction, tight clothing and unnecessary touching.
• Do not use fake tan, perfume, deodorant, exfoliants or active skincare on the area.
• Avoid sexual activity after intimate waxing until the skin has settled.
• Use a cool compress if required. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.

Once the skin is calm, gently exfoliate two to three times weekly and moisturise regularly to help reduce congestion and ingrown hairs.

Mild redness, warmth or small bumps around the follicles can be normal immediately after waxing.

Contact Adina if you experience skin lifting, blistering, increasing pain, spreading redness, discharge or persistent irritation.

• Allow hair to reach approximately 5–10 mm in length.
• Gently exfoliate 24–48 hours before treatment.
• Do not apply oils, moisturiser, deodorant or fake tan on the day.
• Avoid treatment over sunburn, irritated skin, open wounds, bruising or active infection.
• Disclose retinoids, prescription skincare, recent peels, laser, IPL or medications that may affect the skin.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, spas, saunas and steam rooms.
• Avoid intensive exercise and activities that create heavy sweating.
• Wear loose clothing and minimise rubbing or pressure on the area.
• Avoid fake tan, perfume and strongly fragranced body products.
• Do not exfoliate, scratch or pick the skin.

After 48 hours, resume gentle exfoliation and use a fragrance-free moisturiser regularly. Protect exposed treated areas with broad-spectrum SPF.

Contact the studio if redness or discomfort is increasing rather than settling, or if you notice blistering, skin lifting, swelling, discharge or signs of infection.

• Tell Adina how many weeks pregnant you are and advise of any complications or medical restrictions.
• Seek clearance from your maternity care provider if you have a high-risk pregnancy, unexplained bleeding, signs of early labour, infection or have been advised to restrict activity.
• Eat a light meal and stay well hydrated before attending.
• Empty your bladder immediately before treatment for comfort.
• Wear loose clothing and breathable underwear.
• Allow adequate hair growth and avoid trimming too closely.
• Tell Adina immediately if you feel dizzy, faint, nauseous, short of breath or uncomfortable in the treatment position.

• Wear loose, breathable clothing and cotton underwear.
• Avoid heat, swimming, intensive exercise, friction and sexual activity while the skin settles.
• Use only gentle, fragrance-free products on the treated area.
• Stay hydrated and rest if you feel tired after your appointment.

Pregnancy can make the skin more sensitive due to hormonal changes and increased blood flow. Temporary redness, tenderness or mild swelling may be more noticeable than usual.

Contact Adina about any significant skin reaction. Contact your maternity care provider promptly for pregnancy-related concerns such as bleeding, contractions, fluid loss, reduced fetal movement or feeling unwell.

• Do not wax, sugar, tweeze, thread or epilate the treatment area before electrolysis.
• Shaving or trimming is permitted between sessions, but leave approximately 3 mm of visible hair for your appointment.
• Allow at least 10 days between laser hair removal and electrolysis unless otherwise advised.
• Drink water and arrive well hydrated.
• Avoid excess caffeine immediately beforehand if it increases your sensitivity.
• Do not attend with sunburn, active infection, open wounds or irritated skin in the treatment area.
• Advise Adina about medication changes, pregnancy, medical conditions, blood-thinning medication, prescription skincare and allergies.
• Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup where possible.

• Keep the area clean and avoid unnecessary touching.
• Avoid makeup on facial areas for at least 24 hours where possible.
• Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and heavy sweating.
• Avoid perfume, deodorant, active skincare, retinoids, acids and exfoliation.
• Use only the soothing or aftercare products recommended by Adina.
• Protect the area from direct sun exposure.

Healing varies by treatment area, skin type, intensity and session length.

• Avoid exfoliation for approximately one week or until the skin has fully settled.
• Use broad-spectrum SPF 50 on exposed areas.
• Do not remove regrowth from the root between appointments.
• Follow the treatment schedule recommended for the hair-growth cycle.

Contact Adina if you develop increasing pain, prolonged swelling, spreading redness, blistering, discharge, signs of infection or unexpected pigment changes.

• Complete the consultation form accurately and disclose your full relevant medical history and medications.
• Some lesions may require assessment or written clearance from a GP before treatment.
• Do not apply fake tan to the treatment area.
• Arrive with clean skin free from makeup, oils and heavy skincare.
• Avoid sunburn, active infection, broken skin or irritation around the lesion.
• Do not stop prescribed medication, aspirin or blood thinners unless instructed by the prescribing clinician.
• Avoid alcohol immediately before treatment, as it may increase flushing or bleeding.

• Keep the area clean and dry for the period advised.
• Do not scratch, rub, shave over or pick the treated area.
• Allow any crust or scab to detach naturally.
• Avoid makeup, perfume, active skincare, acids, retinoids and exfoliation until the area has healed.
• Avoid swimming, spas, saunas, steam rooms and heavy sweating during the initial healing period.
• Protect the area from sun and use SPF once appropriate for the healing stage.

The area may initially appear red, swollen, darker or slightly crusted. A small protective crust may remain for several days or longer depending on the lesion type, size, location and treatment intensity.

Some blemishes require more than one session. Final healing and colour settling may take several weeks.

Contact Adina if you notice increasing pain, heat, spreading redness, pus, significant swelling, ongoing bleeding, blistering or any reaction that concerns you.

Seek urgent medical care for severe swelling, breathing difficulty or other signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Patch testing may be recommended or required depending on the service, product and your history.

For the first 24 hours:

• Keep lashes and brows dry.
• Avoid steam, saunas, swimming, hot showers and heavy sweating.
• Avoid mascara, brow makeup, oils and creamy products on the treated hair.
• Do not rub, squash or sleep directly on the treated area.

After 24 hours, brush brows and lashes gently into place and use a conditioning product if recommended.

• Avoid rubbing, scrubs, acids, retinoids, fake tan and strongly fragranced products around the area for 24–48 hours.
• Avoid swimming, steam and excessive heat on the day of treatment.
• Protect freshly waxed brow skin from direct sun.
• Tint may appear deeper immediately after treatment and soften over the following days.

Contact Adina if you develop persistent burning, significant swelling, blistering, worsening redness or eye irritation.

Seek urgent medical attention for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, severe eye pain or vision changes.