Waxing Services

 At Body Contouring By Katie, we understand that you may have feelings of discomfort during this procedure. That is where communication is key. Katie is sensitive to more than just the physical responses of her clients. Please do not hesitate to voice your thoughts and feelings with her. She wants to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience for YOU!  Katie will ask questions to fully understand your needs. She will make sure you remain comfortable throughout the duration of your body waxing treatment.

Katie will make sure you are fully satisfied with your treatment and will be happy to go back and take care of anything you feel needs a little more attention.  The waxed area may be pink and sensitive once the treatment is complete, but no worries, Katie will go the extra mile and apply a cool, soothing topical gel on the area that eases the sensitivity and minimizes the redness of body waxing. We advise that you do not work out or perform vigorous exercise in the twenty-four hours following your treatment. We also advise that you refrain from taking a hot shower or bath immediately following your treatment.

After successful hair removal, you should notice skin that is both smooth and fresh. Typically, your hair growth begins to thin and your skin becomes “trained” to a body waxing routine. That means you will experience less pain while removing less hair during future appointments.

Hair should be approximately a 1/4 inch or longer for best results, generally two weeks of growth.

It is not necessary. Trimming will be performed at the time of service, if necessary.

Waxing during your menstrual cycle is possible but just know, during that time your body tends to be more sensitive due to the change of hormones and this could cause the service to be a little more uncomfortable.  If your doctor permits, take Advil or Tylenol 30 minutes before your appointment.

You will want to refrain from extended sun exposure 48 hours prior to waxing. Several days before your waxing service, you should gently exfoliate the area. On the day of waxing cleanse the area and refrain from lotions/oils/deodorant. After waxing, you will want to refrain from sun exposure for 48 hours. Do not soak in hot tubs and avoid extremely hot water, as the pores on your skin are still open. As soon as you feel comfortable, begin exfoliating to prevent ingrown hairs.

Waxing removes hair at the root, so results last as long as it takes for new hair to grow. This should take about four weeks after your first session, although it varies from individual to individual and area. 

It’s ideal to start waxing a few months before the big event. You want your final wax to be as close to your departure date as possible. We recommend scheduling your last appointment first, and then reverse the rest of your appointments from there

For the next 24-48 hours avoid on the waxed areas:

• use of exfoliating products (Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, loofahs, scrubs, etc.)
• direct sun exposure and tanning beds
• creams with fragrance or ingredients that may irritate
• deodorant: it results in irritation and clogging of open follicles
• wearing tight clothing: results in irritation and inflammation
• excessive heat, such as that from hot tubs and saunas. Warm showers are okay.
• exercise, if it may cause chaffing or sweating
• touching the freshly waxed area: this encourages irritation

After 24-48 hours, regular exfoliation with a shower gel and loofah or exfoliating glove will help keep skin soft and prevent ingrown hairs.

Apply an SPF 30 or greater sunscreen to any exposed treatment areas. Since waxing exfoliates as well as removing hair, your skin will be more prone to sunburn in the days following your treatment.

There are many medications that you should not take if waxing. Accutane, Proactive, Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Avage, StrVectin, Differin, Glycolic, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid. If you have had any kind of microdermabrasion or chemical peel in the last 3 days, please refrain from waxing. I care about your skin, and if you are unsure, please consult your doctor before making an appointment.

Vajacials are just as it sounds, facials performed on the vaginal area of the body. These 20 - 30 minutes of relaxation focus only on the bikini line, pubic mound (the V-shaped area where pubic hair grows), and outer labia, nothing is inserted or applied to the inside of the vagina. There is no wax included, but vajacials are typically offered in conjunction with or after a wax since the treatment area should be free of hair before the service.

Just as a facial keeps the skin on your face clear and healthy, a vajacial works to care for and improve the skin on your vulva. Because of this, we recommend you get a vajacial at least once a month or once every 15 days for continued results, using the homecare products to maintain the results.

It is important to understand that the vajacial is a cosmetic procedure, NOT a medical one. Similar to your hair removal service, you’ll have much better results if you let a licensed esthetician handle the job. Katie is licensed and certified in the art of the vajacial and works with the best tools, products and knowledge to provide the best service for you.

Getting a vajacial comes with tons of really great benefits, the first of many being visibly clearer and smoother skin. Vajacials not only help to revitalize the skin on the intimate area, but also remove ingrown hairs and blackheads, improve circulation, remove dead skin cells, prevent acne from forming, brighten hyperpigmentation, and give you a boost of self-love!

The booty, also known as the buttocks, is one of the most neglected areas of the body; it’s often difficult to see what’s going on back there (literally), so we can take care of that for you. Everyone feels more confident when they have smooth, even skin all over.

Our booty facial treatment is excellent for preventing ingrown hairs and acne, stimulating collagen, brightening and softening the skin, and smoothing cellulite.

This treatment is tailored to each client’s specific needs, but it may include:

Detoxification, exfoliation, extractions, microdermabrasion, and zapping any blemishes away with our high-frequency to help calm inflammation and detoxify the skin of all trapped bacteria. 

Our favourite part is that we always do a dry rub and buff body polish, leaving you with a smoother, brighter, and tighter looking booty.