Men’s Grooming Care Guide

Everything you need to know before and after your grooming treatment — how to prepare, what to expect, how to care for your skin, and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.

• Face Threading / Waxing

  Brows • Upper Lip • Chin • Cheeks • Sideburns • Nose • Ears & More

  We offer facial hair removal for men using threading and waxing, depending on the area, hair and desired result.

  For nose and ear services, only appropriate external/accessible hair is treated; we do not remove hair from unsafe deeper areas.

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  BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

  ✓ Come with clean skin when possible
  ✓ Tell us exactly which areas you’d like treated
  ✓ Tell us how natural or defined you want your brows
  ✓ Tell us if your skin is sensitive or reactive
  ✓ Tell us about previous threading or waxing reactions
  ✓ Tell us about allergies
  ✓ Tell us about retinoids, acne medications or prescription skincare
  ✓ Tell us about recent peels, lasers, facials or other skin procedures

  Please wait to book if you currently have:

  • Open or broken skin
  • Active infection in the treatment area
  • Significant rash, irritation or inflammation
  • Fresh sunburn
  • Skin that hasn’t healed from a recent procedure

  Not sure? Ask your esthetician before your appointment.

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  WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. Consultation → Tell us exactly which areas you’d like groomed and the result you want.

  2. Skin + hair assessment → We consider your skin, hair growth and treatment area.

  3. Treatment selection → Threading, waxing or a combination may be used depending on the service.

  4. Hair removal → Unwanted hair is carefully removed.

  5. Detail work → The area is refined while keeping the result natural and clean.

  6. Soothe + finish → Freshly treated skin receives appropriate post-treatment care.

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  AFTERCARE + GUIDE

  FIRST 24 HOURS

  DO ✓

  ✓ Keep the area clean
  ✓ Treat freshly groomed skin gently
  ✓ Wash your hands before touching the area
  ✓ Use a clean, cool compress if needed
  ✓ Follow any additional instructions given at your appointment

  AVOID ✕

  ✕ Rubbing, scratching or picking
  ✕ Scrubs or aggressive exfoliation
  ✕ Retinoids or strong acids on irritated skin
  ✕ Heavy or irritating products over freshly treated skin
  ✕ Excessive heat or steam while the area is irritated
  ✕ Picking or squeezing small bumps

  AFTER 24–48 HOURS

  ✓ Resume your normal routine once your skin feels calm
  ✓ Continue gentle cleansing
  ✓ Reintroduce stronger skincare gradually
  ✓ Wait longer if your skin is still red, tender or irritated

  A little temporary redness or sensitivity can occur. Significant pain, swelling, bleeding that doesn’t stop, discharge or worsening symptoms should not simply be dismissed as normal aftercare.

• Selected Body Waxing

  Back • Hands & Selected Areas

  Men’s body waxing at Brows & Beyond is available for selected areas only.

  We do not offer every type of men’s body waxing, so please tell us exactly what area you would like treated when booking.

  Not sure if we wax the area you want? Ask your esthetician or contact us before booking.

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  BEFORE YOUR BODY WAX

  ✓ Allow enough hair growth for the wax to grip
  ✓ Come with clean, dry skin
  ✓ Wear comfortable clothing
  ✓ Tell us if this is your first wax
  ✓ Tell us if your skin is sensitive or reactive
  ✓ Tell us if you’re prone to bumps or ingrown hairs
  ✓ Tell us about previous waxing reactions
  ✓ Tell us about medications or treatments that may affect your skin

  AVOID ✕

  ✕ Shaving immediately beforehand
  ✕ Heavy oils or lotions immediately before treatment
  ✕ Aggressive exfoliation immediately beforehand

  Please wait to book if you have:

  • Open or broken skin
  • Fresh sunburn
  • Active infection
  • Significant rash or inflammation
  • Skin that hasn’t healed from a recent procedure

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  WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. Consultation → We confirm exactly which area you’d like waxed.

  2. Skin + hair assessment → We check your skin and hair before beginning.

  3. Wax selection → An appropriate professional wax and technique are selected for the treatment area.

  4. Hair removal → Hair is removed carefully in controlled sections.

  5. Detail work → Remaining hairs are addressed where appropriate.

  6. Soothe + finish → Appropriate post-wax care is provided.

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  AFTERCARE + GUIDE

  FIRST 24–48 HOURS

  DO ✓

  ✓ Keep the area clean
  ✓ Wear clean, loose clothing when possible
  ✓ Keep skincare gentle
  ✓ Use a clean, cool compress if needed
  ✓ Change out of sweaty clothing

  AVOID ✕

  ✕ Heavy sweating/intense workouts
  ✕ Hot tubs or pools while freshly irritated
  ✕ Sauna & steam
  ✕ Very hot showers
  ✕ Scrubs or exfoliation
  ✕ Tight clothing rubbing the area
  ✕ Picking or squeezing bumps
  ✕ Shaving freshly irritated skin

  AFTER 48 HOURS

  Once your skin is calm:

  ✓ Resume your normal routine
  ✓ Begin gentle exfoliation if appropriate
  ✓ Moisturize regularly
  ✓ Keep the area clean after sweating

  Still irritated? Wait longer before exfoliating.

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  WHAT’S NORMAL?

  Depending on your treatment, you may temporarily notice:

  • Mild redness
  • Slight warmth
  • Tenderness
  • Small follicular bumps
  • Temporary sensitivity

  These should generally settle and improve rather than progressively worsen.

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  BUMPS & INGROWN HAIRS

  DO ✓

  ✓ Keep the area clean
  ✓ Keep skincare gentle
  ✓ Let irritation settle
  ✓ Once fully calm, gently exfoliate when appropriate

  DON’T ✕

  ✕ Pick
  ✕ Squeeze
  ✕ Dig for hairs
  ✕ Aggressively scrub irritated skin
  ✕ Wax over an inflamed area

LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SERVICE? ✨

This guide covers our Men’s Grooming services. For care instructions for other treatments — including lash lifts, brow laminations, tints, facials, skincare treatments, and more — visit our other Brows & Beyond Care Guides for complete preparation, aftercare, and troubleshooting information.