Papillon Advanced Skincare

Here at Papillon we use two varieties of wax.

For specialist waxing such as Brazilian and Hollywood bikini waxing we use a french hot wax.  This wax does not set hard like the old style caramel coloured hot wax, instead it is still pliable when set so it is more comfortable to remove.  This was is also particularly effective for lip and chin waxing especially if the  hairs are particularly stubborn.

For all other waxing we use Australian Bodycare Teatree warm wax.  We use the disposable wax head system rather than pot wax and spatulas because it is more hygenic, every client has a new wax head used for their treatment which is then thrown away.  After treatment we apply Australian Bodycare Tea Tree body lotion, this is cooling and soothing and antibacterial and helps to close the hair follicles and discourage ingrown hairs.

Aftercare Advice

• No sunbeds for 24 hours after waxing
• No sunbathing for 24 hours after waxing
• Avoid swimming, saunas, hot baths for 12 to 24 hours after treatment
• Avoid using perfumed body lotions and deodourant for 12 hours after treatment
• Regular exfoliation and moisturising of waxed areas will discourage the growth of ingrown hairs

  Threading is a technique of removing hair practiced since time immemorial in the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia and now becoming popular in the West. Threading involves twisting a thread of pure cotton between the fingers and around rows of hair to pull them out of their roots.

Threading is most commonly used for eyebrow shaping; removing facial hair, like hair from upper and lower lips, chin, sideburns, space between eyebrows. Threading removes many hairs in one go, in contrast to tweezing or plucking, where hairs are removed one by one; so, it is a faster and less painful method of removing hair. For example, threading a set of eyebrows usually takes around 15 minutes and threading the upper lip takes around 5-7 minutes.

Threading is considered to be a more specialised way of removing hair, especially from the eyebrows, because it involves a technique of removing hair in their natural lines, thereby, giving a more chiselled effect and well-arched eyebrows.

Threading rarely causes harm to the skin and suits even people with sensitive skin. It is therefore, especially good for facial hair removal, where the skin is particularly sensitive. Threading is also often preferred over other hair removal methods like waxing, depilatory creams, bleaching etc. because they may not suit every skin type and methods like shaving should not be used. In this way, your skin is saved from the wrath of harmful chemicals and hot wax, and so, retains its glow and elasticity without falling victim to premature wrinkles as may occur after years of waxing.

Benefits of threading

Threading removes hair more completely and effectively than plucking as it is a very precise method and gives the smooth, neat and hair free look you’re after.

Re-growth -Threading causes new hair to grow finer and sparser, which is surely what everyone desires? Also, the hair free look lasts for 1-3 weeks depending on how fast your body hair grows.

Vitamin A use - Threading is one of the best options of hair removal for those using Vitamin A products like Isoretinoin, Retin A, etc. in which case waxing and many other methods of hair removal are not advisable.

How is Threading Done?

Threading is carried out using a fine, pure cotton thread, one end of which is held between the teeth, the other end in the left hand, and the remaining thread is used to make a loop between the index and middle fingers of the right hand and twisted around the unwanted hair to dislodge them from their follicles. Here at Papillon we have also been trained in using the thread just in our hands (cats cradle) or by having the thread round our neck.  This means that we can use a technique that is suitable for you.

Skin redness and mild irritation is common immediately after threading. Applying ice packs or cold compresses to the area greatly helps as does application of an aloe vera gel or a soothing lotion.

Eyebrows	£12
Top lip	£8.75
Chin	£8.75
Sides of face	poa