Get the smoothest results
A little prep and aftercare goes a long way. Here’s how to make every appointment comfortable, and keep skin glowing between visits.
The short answer
For the best sugaring results, arrive with about 2–3 weeks of hair growth and clean, product-free skin. A little prep before your appointment + the right aftercare afterward can help minimize irritation, prevent ingrowns and keep your skin smooth between visits.
Pre-care checklist
Grow it out
Let hair reach about ¼ inch, roughly 2–3 weeks of growth. Don't shave in between; sugaring needs something to grip.
Exfoliate the day before
A gentle scrub the day before lifts dead skin so hair releases cleanly and helps prevent ingrowns.
Come clean & product-free
Arrive with clean skin, no heavy lotions, oils, or self-tanner on the area the day of your appointment.
On your period? No problem
You can absolutely be sugared during your period, although you may be a little more sensitive. For bikini services, please arrive with a fresh tampon or menstrual cup.
Go easy on caffeine
Cutting back on coffee and alcohol beforehand can make skin a little less reactive. Hydrate instead.
On Accutane or retinoids?
If you are taking the medication Accutane, you cannot be sugared. Discontinue use of all prescription acne medications and anti-aging products, such as Retin-A or Differin, for at least 1 week before any face-related sugaring appointment.
Skip the sun
Avoid sunbathing + tanning beds for 24 hours before your appointment. Sunburned, cracked or irritated skin cannot be sugared.
Post-care checklist
Skip the heat (24–48h)
No saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, or very hot showers for a day or two, freshly sugared skin is extra sensitive.
Cool it on workouts
Give it about 24 hours before sweaty workouts, so pores stay calm and clear.
Loose & breezy
Wear soft, loose clothing right after, especially after a Brazilian, to avoid friction and irritation.
Exfoliate (after 48h)
Start gently exfoliating 2–3 times a week a couple days later to keep ingrowns away between visits.
Moisturize daily
Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, fragrance-free lotion so it stays soft and smooth.
Hands off & sun-safe
Avoid touching the area and skip direct sun or tanning for 24–48 hours while skin settles.
Avoid sexual activity after bikini sugaring
Avoid sexual activity after bikini sugaring for 24–48 hours while freshly sugared skin settles.
Care questions, answered
About a quarter inch, roughly the length of a grain of rice, or two to three weeks of regrowth. Avoid shaving between appointments so hair can complete a full growth cycle, which also makes regrowth finer over time.
For 24–48 hours, skip heat (saunas, hot tubs, hot showers), intense sweaty workouts, direct sun and tanning, tight clothing, and sexual activity after bikini sugaring. These can irritate freshly sugared skin. Gentle moisturizing is welcome and helps skin recover comfortably.
Exfoliate gently two to three times a week (starting a couple days after your appointment), keep skin moisturized, and stick to a regular sugaring schedule. Sugaring already causes fewer ingrowns than shaving, and our team can suggest products for you.
Ready for your smoothest era?
Questions about prepping? Text or call the studio, or just book online.