You need to wait a minimum of 6 months before any waxing treatments.

Most importantly, please don't be nervous! Our team at Shwe are totally professional and you are in safe hands. Prior to your treatment you will be asked to fill in a consultation form (this helps us to keep a record of your treatment and find out if you have any allergies).

Next, you will be shown to one of our three private treatment rooms where your Therapist will explain to you which items of clothes need to be removed and where you need to lay on the treatment bed.

Your Therapist will leave the room while you get undressed and you'll be left some hygienic wipes to freshen up with before your Therapist starts your treatment.

She will also leave you a towel to put over your middle area when you lay on the bed.

Your Therapist will then knock on the door to check you are ready before she comes in and your treatment will begin.

You can, BUT it’s easier for the therapist if you don’t. That way, we can make sure that all hairs have been removed and if doing a Brazilian, the landing strip is nice and neat and straight. If you are thinking about leaving your underwear on because you feel embarrassed, then PLEASE don’t! If you do leave your underwear on, it makes the treatment more of a difficult and longer process, and we cannot guarantee that all hair is removed.

We don't recommend having any waxing while on blood thinners.

Maybe a 5. Most clients work themselves up so much before a first wax that they are pleasantly surprised at how easy and comfortable the wax is. The results speak for themselves and that's why this is our most popular type of Bikini wax here at Shwe.

Hair should be the length of a grain of rice and long enough the pinch.

Your therapist will be able to minimise the pain by removing the hair in smaller sections.

Totally! You can wax all the way through pregnancy, right up until your due date. Please let us know if you're pregnant when you make your booking so we can allow extra treatment time.

Please be aware that skin may be more sensitive during this time.

It sits fine after a wax using Hot wax and pre-wax oil because the skin is left untouched.

Some salons use strip wax on the face, but this will remove skin which makes foundation slip and slide after a wax.

We will never use strip wax on your face.

You sure can. We have the perfect wax to use for lighter, finer hair types like yours.

Ideally, you’d need 3 waxes to achieve the very best and longest lasting results. It’s all to do with the stages of hair growth. Space out your appointments accordingly.

There’s no need to trim before going for a wax, and don’t shave or trim in-between.

Just return within 4-6 weeks to maintain your hair-free results

We always use hot wax on the face.

Our peel-able hot waxes are not “hot” in temperature, they should only feel warm on application.

Less heat means less redness, and less discomfort to the client.

No waxing treatments are permitted for clients under the age of 12 years old.

- Over 12 years old, minor clients need a thorough consultation and patch test.

- Minor clients are permitted to have the following treatments carried out with the consent of a parent/guardian:
o Facial (eyebrow, lip, chin, side of face) waxing using Waxperts Hot Wax.
o Underarm waxing using Waxperts Hot Wax.
o Basic bikini waxing (basic and extended bikini types) using Waxperts Hot Wax.
o Leg waxing
o Arm waxing using

- Minor clients are not permitted to have any intimate bikini wax treatments carried out (Brazilian, Hollywood). Intimate bikini wax treatments are only permitted to be carried out on clients over the age of 18.
- A parent/guardian should be present and on the premises throughout a minor client’s wax treatment.

- Minor clients may tend to experience folliculitis and other adverse reactions post-wax. Aftercare advice will be thoroughly explained verbally to the minor client and parent/guardian.

No, you’ll need to wait 6 months after you have stopped taking the medication to start waxing again.

Your skin needs to be kept super clean after a wax.

So yes, if you apply mineral make up with fresh clean brushes.

No if it's not mineral and your make up brushes are dirty.

If skin isn’t kept clean post wax, you’ll get folliculitis.

Yes, we recommend to having it done at the same time where possible.

6 months, you can still have a wax before the 6-month mark, but your therapist will need to avoid the area that is healing from the stiches.

It means the transfer of bacteria (sweat, skin cells, blood spotting) from a client back into the wax pot by using the same spatula to apply wax on the client multiple times.

That bacteria is then passed onto the next client and the next with their bacteria added.

Shwe has a very strict no double dipping policy.

At least 3 weeks growth. Hair should be the length of a grain of rice.

No, not for use when pregnant as the active ingredient salicylic acid can enter your blood stream.

Waxing removes the entire hair from the root.

Skin is smooth for 3-6 weeks depending on the area waxed and hair becomes sparser and lighter with every wax.

Shaving removes only a portion of the hair. Skin is smooth for 12-24 hours and hair doesn’t get sparser or lighter with every shave.

A Hollywood is all gone, front and back, not a blade of hair left.

All Shwe therapists are trained to carry it out this way.

Please don’t be afraid to ask over the phone when booking if you have any questions or requests.

Keep the area really clean after your wax, no makeup, no touching, no gym, no excessive sweating.

Due to Chemotherapy's effects on your body, we would need a doctor's note to carry out waxing.

For best results and a virtually pain free wax we recommend a regular wax of every 4 weeks. It all depends on how fast your hair grows.

Our recommendation is to exfoliate the areas you have waxed regularly in between your visits to the salon / the run up to your next wax. Keep your skin well moisturised before and after waxing.

When you book in with our Waxing Specialists, you'll see that waxing can actually be a treat instead of a chore when you're in the hands of true professionals.

For best results and a virtually pain free wax we recommend a regular wax of every 4 weeks, it all depends on how fast your hair grows.

If you can avoid being waxed in the run up to your period then do so, as you may be more sensitive, and avoid caffeine on the day of your wax!

Waxing is a semi-permanent method of hair removal; it removes the hair from the root. New hairs will not grow back on previously waxed areas for 2 to 6 weeks.

This new flexible hot wax system is revolutionary and unlike other hot wax, because it is flexible it does not crack or break, the wax is applied and as it dries it shrinks around the hair and lifts it up from the follicle, when it sets it is simply peeled off and that's it you're done! It's great for getting to grips with short stubborn hair and has a much lower melting point than other hot waxes so it is especially good for anyone with the most sensitive of skin.
The cleanser contains chamomile for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties, Lavender for its anti-inflammatory soothing and calming qualities. The pre wax oil attaches to the hairs and not the skin and creates a protective barrier preparing the skin for waxing. It also contains a lightweight Lavender base oil for a calming and soothing treatment. The post wax oil is a heavy weight Lavender based oil which soothes and moisturises as well as leaving a smooth finish and helps to prevent in growing hairs in between waxes.

Your Therapist will wear gloves throughout your treatment. So long as you are wearing a fresh and clean tampon, and you inform your Therapist at the start of your treatment, then there is no reason why we cannot carry out your wax for you. The only reason why you may consider rescheduling your intimate wax is because some people find it more sensitive during that time of the month.

If any of the below apply to you, we regret that we will be unable to carry out your Waxing Treatment:

· Hypersensitive skin

· Infectious skin diseases

· Diabetes

· Sunburn or heat rash

· Cuts or abrasions to the area

· Allergies to the products

· Operations or recent scar tissue to the area

· Varicose veins

· Broken bones affecting the treatment

· Severe bruising

· If you've have had a c-section in the last 6 weeks (for any type of Bikini / intimate Wax)

· If you have HIV/AIDs

Our Waxing products are perfect for sensitive skin. However, even those who don't have sensitive skin can expect a little redness sometimes, but our wax contains essential oil extracts from chamomile and lavender to calm and soothe the skin.

If you are at all worried, then please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have or arrange to have a complimentary patch test 24-48 hours before your treatment.

We pride ourselves with having the number one rule of NO DOUBLE DIPPING!

Here at Shwe, we would never re-use a spatula. The spatula goes into the wax, onto your skin and in the bin! Therapists also make sure that gloves are always worn, and each client is given a clean towel.