Complete client guide
Waxing in Colindale
From £6
Choose facial, body or intimate waxing in a private women-only studio. Hollywood and bikini waxing use hot wax; body treatments use strip wax selected for the area.
Everything you need before and after a comfortable, professional waxing appointment.
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Before your wax
- Gently exfoliate 24 hours before—not on the day.
- Arrive with clean, dry skin and avoid oils, creams or body lotion.
- Avoid sunburn and do not wax broken, inflamed or infected skin.
- Tell Marica about allergies, medication, skin conditions, recent peels, laser treatments or strong skincare products.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing, especially for intimate and body waxing.
What to expect
Your consultation and privacy come first. The correct hot or strip wax is selected for the area and your skin. Intimate waxing is carried out professionally in a calm, judgement-free room.
Aftercare
- For 24–48 hours avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, swimming, sunbeds, direct sun and heavy exercise.
- After intimate waxing, avoid sexual activity and friction for 24–48 hours.
- Avoid deodorant, perfume and fragranced or active products on freshly waxed skin.
- Wear loose, clean, breathable clothing.
- After 48 hours, begin gentle regular exfoliation and moisturising to help reduce ingrown hairs.
- Do not shave or pick at the skin between appointments.
Waxing FAQs
How long should the hair be?
Around the length of a grain of rice is ideal. This is usually about three weeks of growth after shaving, although growth varies.
Does waxing hurt?
You may feel brief discomfort, particularly at your first appointment. Careful technique, correct wax choice and regular appointments usually make the experience more manageable.
How often should I wax?
Most clients return every 4–6 weeks. Try not to shave between appointments, as this interrupts the hair-growth cycle.
Can I wax during my period?
Yes. You may be more sensitive, and for intimate waxing you must wear a fresh tampon or menstrual cup.
Can I be waxed during pregnancy?
Yes, I offer pregnancy-friendly waxing. Skin can be more sensitive during pregnancy, so please tell me about any health concerns or skin changes before your treatment. If your pregnancy is high-risk, check with your midwife or doctor first.
Can I wax if I use retinol or strong skincare?
Tell Marica before facial or brow waxing if you use retinoids, prescription acne treatments, strong acids or have recently had a peel. Waxing may need to be adapted or postponed to protect the skin.
Can I shave between appointments?
For the most consistent results, avoid shaving between waxes. If you have shaved, wait until the hair is long enough for the wax to grip.
Is redness normal?
Temporary redness, warmth or small raised follicles can be normal after waxing and should settle. Contact Marica if you are concerned or the reaction is persistent or worsening.
What should I wear?
Choose clean, loose clothing. Breathable underwear and soft trousers are more comfortable after intimate or leg waxing.
Can I have sex, exercise or swim after an intimate wax?
Avoid friction, heavy exercise, swimming, hot baths, saunas and sexual activity for 24–48 hours to reduce irritation.
What if I have ingrown hairs?
Do not squeeze or dig at them. Regular gentle exfoliation between appointments can help. Professional ingrown-hair extraction can be added when the skin is suitable.
Is Silk Skin Wax Specialist women-only?
Yes. Silk Skin Wax Specialist is a women-only specialist studio.
Your private Colindale studio
Silk Skin Wax Specialist is a women-only studio at WOW Beauty, Room 25A, 8 Aerodrome Road, Colindale, London NW9 5QF. Marica brings more than 15 years of beauty-industry experience.