How to Care for Your Skin After Intimate Waxing

Expert Tips from Honeys Hair & Beauty, Taunton Somerset

If you’ve recently enjoyed a Bikini Line, Brazilian, or Hollywood wax at our Taunton salon, you’ll want to keep your skin feeling smooth, comfortable and confident until your next visit.

At Honeys Hair & Beauty, we believe aftercare is just as important as the treatment itself. With the right routine, you can prevent irritation, reduce ingrown hairs, and keep your skin beautifully cared for in between appointments.

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular, here’s our gentle, professional guide to post-wax skin care.

1. Be Gentle in the First 24–48 Hours

After an intimate waxing treatment, your skin is more sensitive than usual. It’s best to:

• Avoid hot baths, steam rooms or saunas
• Skip swimming pools and chlorinated water
• Avoid intense exercise that causes friction or sweat
• Wear loose-fitting, breathable cotton underwear

These simple steps give your skin time to settle and reduce the risk of redness, bumps or irritation.

2. Cleanse Gently

It’s important to keep the area clean – but don’t overdo it.

Use a gentle, fragrance-free wash and lukewarm water to cleanse the skin. Harsh soaps and scrubs can disrupt your skin’s balance, especially after a Brazilian wax or Hollywood wax, when the skin has been more extensively treated.

Avoid exfoliating for the first 3 days after waxing.

3. Start Gentle Exfoliation (After 72 Hours)

Once your skin has calmed (usually after 3 days), you can begin gentle exfoliation to help prevent ingrown hairs.

Choose a soft exfoliating glove or a product with natural ingredients (avoid anything with alcohol or micro-beads). Use light, circular motions and only exfoliate 2–3 times a week.

This keeps your pores clear and helps hairs grow back without getting trapped.

4. Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise

Keeping the skin hydrated is key to a comfortable regrowth phase. Apply a light, non-comedogenic moisturiser daily to the waxed area – ideally one with aloe vera, chamomile, or calendula to soothe and protect.

Avoid heavily scented body lotions, especially near the bikini area, as they can cause irritation.

5. Avoid Shaving Between Appointments

It might be tempting, especially as hairs start to regrow, but shaving between waxing appointments disrupts your hair cycle and can lead to more discomfort next time. Regular waxing encourages finer regrowth and longer-lasting results, especially for intimate waxing like Brazilian and Hollywood treatments.

Stick with a consistent routine – most of our clients return every 4–6 weeks for the best results.

6. Watch for Ingrown Hairs

If you notice any small bumps or ingrown hairs:

• Avoid squeezing or picking
• Apply a warm compress to soften the area
• Use a targeted ingrown hair treatment (we can recommend one during your visit)

If you’re prone to ingrown hairs, let your therapist know. We’ll tailor your bikini waxing service and aftercare advice to help.

7. Use Soothing Products

At Honeys, we stock professional skincare products designed to calm and care for freshly waxed skin. Look for ingredients like tea tree oil, witch hazel, or lavender, which help to soothe, prevent infection, and promote healing.

Not sure what’s right for your skin? Ask us during your next appointment – we’re always happy to help.

Your Skin Deserves the Best – And So Do You

Whether you choose a simple bikini line wax or a full Hollywood wax, looking after your skin between visits makes a big difference to how it feels – and how long your results last. At Honeys Hair & Beauty in Taunton, Somerset, we’re here to offer expert care, warm advice, and the confidence boost that comes with smooth, healthy skin.

To book your next intimate waxing appointment, give us a call on 01823 325700 or visit our website: www.honeyshairandbeauty.co.uk

We can’t wait to welcome you back.