For best results, hair should be at least 1/4" long (3 weeks since last wax or 4 weeks since last shave). Hair that’s too short may cause breakage, leaving you with unwanted stubble.

We recommend waxing every 5-6 weeks. Hair grows in different cycles, so it’s best to allow enough time for the hair to fully grow out before waxing again. This will ultimately lead to smoother results, for longer.

The key to preventing ingrowns is EXFOLIATING!

Start exfoliating 2 days after your wax and every day thereafter. Exfoliating regularly will remove any dead skin build-up which may be blocking the pores and preventing new hair growth. Try Buff-Stuff Exfoliating Cloth for a gentle and effective daily exfoliator.

For stubborn ingrown hairs and bumps, use a spot treatment that will work to deeply exfoliate the pores. Try Smooth Roller Ingrown Hair Treatment

It's also important to moisturize daily, to ensure the skin is soft and hairs can break through the skin's surface.

The recommended time to wax before any big event (ie. wedding, anniversary, vacation) is 2-3 days. This will allow any redness or irritation to pass.

However, if this is your first time waxing, we strongly recommend completing at least 1 full waxing cycle to assess skin sensitivity, hair type and possible skin reactions. We would hate to see you head to your big day with irritated skin.

It’s best to avoid friction and/or excessive sweat immediately after waxing as it may cause irritation and adverse reactions to your freshly waxed pores.

We don't recommend waxing on skin that has been exposed to heat and/or sun for at least 24 hours. We don't want to add any irritation to already irritated skin (especially sunburnt skin!).

Absolutely. Keep in mind getting waxed right before or during your period may be more uncomfortable than usual as your hormones and sensitivities are kicking in. The best time for down-there waxing is mid-cycle.

If you are visiting our Wax Bars for a service, we ask that you please wear a fresh tampon.

Stripped’s ICONIC Cream Wax has a low melting temperature so it’s super safe and gentle on the skin. It removes hair quickly with the use of cotton strips.

Hardwax is applied and removed after it has hardened and shrink-wrapped around the hair shaft. It’s recommended for sensitive skin and/or coarse hair and can only be applied to smaller, delicate areas such as the face or bikini area.

Never. Proud to be Beauty Safe Certified since 2010, we’ll always ensure the highest level of safety standards across our Wax Bars.

Stripped Wax Bars are proud to be Beauty Safe Certified, so you can wax with confidence. Here's what we do to ensure your service is safe and hygienic.

• Waxers wear disposable gloves during all services.
• Waxing applicators are tossed out after each use and all other service tools are sterilized according to Health Canada standards.
• Working surfaces are sanitized with medical grade disinfectant and service beds are lined with disposable bed paper.
• Complimentary hygiene wipes are provided for your use in all service rooms.
• High-touch surfaces are disinfected regularly.

We designed the First-Time Brazilian service just for you! No need to be nervous. Just tell your Waxer it's your first time and they'll walk you through the entire process step by step.

Keep in mind, since it's your first time waxing, your hair follicles will be deeply rooted which can often take up to 2-3 waxing cycles for super smooth results.

We now offer a unified Service Menu to ensure our Wax bars are a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Please note, all down there services are anatomy based and must be specified at the time of booking. This will ensure you are booked with a Waxer that is certified on that specific service.

All of our waxing services require a minimum age of 16 years old unless accompanied by a parent

Not at all. All of our services simply require you to lay on either your front or back.

We don't recommend trimming before a wax. Trimming may result in the hair being too short. It also encourages more hair growth, the opposite of what we want!

In order to keep our pricing consistent, we charge by the service area instead of the amount of hair.