FAQ

For best results, avoid hair removal for at least 2-3 weeks. You want your hair to be ¼ inch long ( or size of a cupcake sprinkle!)

Please come into the appointment with clean skin. Leading up to the appointment, exfoliate 2-3x a week and moisturize daily.

You can take an ibuprofen 30-60 minutes before your appointment.

Wear comfy, loose fitting clothing to your appointment.

Avoid any caffeine, tight fitting clothing, and exfoliating day of appointment to minimize extra irritation.

We use a combination of hard and soft wax, tailored to fit your individual skin and hair needs.

This depends on your tolerance for pain.

Since we are removing the hair by the root, the first time can feel uncomfortable. Over time & with consistent waxing, you will notice your hair starting to thin out and will get easier!

Totally fine! You can still receive your wax service. You may feel increased sensitivity or discomfort. In order to perform the service, please wear a tampon or menstrual cup.

Normally your wax should last between 2-4 weeks. Everyone’s rate of regrowth can vary. With proper aftercare, there is possibility to extend the results.

For the next 24-48 hours keep your skin clean and dry.

Avoid sweating, sexual activity, and swimming, touching the freshly waxed area with dirty hands, and no exfoliating.

This will help prevent folliculitis in the skin.

In between appointments, aftercare is extremely important in preventing ingrown hairs and maintaining healthy bump-free skin.

Exfoliate 2-3x a week and moisturize daily.

Before opening Orchid Wax Studio, I had worked at a corporate waxing chain for 2+ years. There I had serviced thousands of women and men where I provided top quality service.

We are both licensed and insured professionals who take sanitation extremely seriously.

Orchid Wax Studio is located inside the Phenix Salon Suites (In between the Subway and Redners).

A front door code is required for entry, directions and code can be found in your confirmation email.

Yes, all bikini wax clients must be 18 years old. We do ID all new clients.

Yes you can! Pregnant clients may notice increased sensitivity due to the hormonal changes.

We recommend checking in with your medical providers in the last 2 months of pregnancy and when you can be cleared to come back.

We recommend always checking in with your physician first.

Usage of Differin or Retin-A must be stopped 7 days prior to your wax and not recommended to resume until 7 days after.

Those on Accutane can NOT be waxed, even with a doctors note and will be denied service as it is extremely dangerous.

Those on a GLP-1 can be waxed but may notice increased sensitivity.