Monkey Morsels
PREPARATION FOR ALL BODY WAXING
FLUFFY MONKEY: If time allows, please exfoliate lightly before coming. This helps lift any potentially ingrown hairs and makes your waxing visit more efficient. We recommend using a loofah or similar type of product. Bath puffs are usually not abrasive enough.
PALE MONKEY: Please DO NOT tan 24 hours BEFORE or AFTER your appointment. Doing so may cause minor discomfort. Also, spray tans should be done AFTER your waxing appointment.
PRODUCT MONKEY: Please make us aware if you are using any prescription or OTC topical products that may contain retinoids, retinol, Retin A, or Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s).
ALLERGIC / MEDICATED MONKEY: Please let your service provider know if you have any food allergies or use any medications from the following. Certain oral prescription medications may aggravate the skin when waxed, particularly those that cause sensitivity to light; examples include, Accutane, antibiotics, or blood thinners. Tamoxifen may also cause sensitivities with certain waxes. Please let us know if you are currently taking any such medications before we wax you, keeping in mind, that we may refuse to do the service if we feel it is in the best interest of you and your skin.
GIRLY/MOMMY MONKEY: Waxing a week before your menstrual cycle or during pregnancy MAY make you more sensitive.
SENSITIVE MONKEY: Taking ibuprofen 30-60 minutes before waxing services may help to reduce inflammation and discomfort, but honestly, our staff is good with distraction and SO great at their jobs, the process is pretty painless.
LENGTHY MONKEY: Ideally hair growth needs to be at least ¼ inch to have a waxing service; for most people, this is approximately 10-14 days of growth, or just when the hair starts to lie flat on the skin.
WAXING AFTERCARE
EXFOLIATED MONKEY: Try to exfoliate all waxed areas 2-3 times per week. We do carry amazing products that are perfect for this. Between appointments, please use the recommended ingrown hair serum on all waxed areas daily for the first week; Spot treat as needed. This helps with ingrown hairs and lightens any areas where hyper-pigmentation may have occurred.
SOLAR-PROTECTED MONKEY: We recommend using sunscreen on all exposed waxed areas…actually, we recommend using it all over but especially in the waxed areas.
RAZOR-FREE MONKEY: If at all possible, do not shave between appointments.
NATURAL MONKEY: Avoid using deodorant for 12 hours after underarms are waxed.
REACTIVE MONKEY: Please call us if you have ANY reactions that last longer than 24 hours.
IMPERFECT MONKEY: Please call within 24-48 hours of the appointment regarding any missed hairs. We will gladly take care of it, but it must be within 48 hours of the visit. Any longer and it could be considered new growth.
SLUG MONKEY: We recommend that you do not elevate your body temperature within 12 hours after a waxing service (i.e. workout, hot tubs, saunas, etc.). This may aggravate the potential for ingrown hairs.
NO LONGER NAKED MONKEY: You will be ready to wax again in 4 to 6 weeks. This does NOT mean you will be completely hair-free for 4 weeks. The time between visits allows your hair to reach the necessary length to achieve the desired result. The Naked Monkey cannot control how fast your hair grows.
FINAL MONKEY RANT: Hair growth and color are controlled by genetics and hormones, not The Monkey nor its staff. Also, contrary to some internet rumors, waxing does NOT make new hair growth darker or thicker. The previous hairs may have been lightened by the sun or products. The re-growth may be less dense than before waxing.