Waxing Consent & Safety Information

This information forms part of our waxing consultation and consent process. It is shown when you first book a waxing treatment with us and may not be displayed again on every future booking.

By booking and attending a waxing appointment with Shape Zone London, you confirm that you have read and understood the information below and agree to tell your therapist about anything relevant before treatment begins.

Before Every Waxing Treatment

You must tell us before every treatment if you have any new or changed:

• medical conditions
• medications or prescription treatments
• allergies or sensitivities
• skin conditions
• pregnancy or recent childbirth
• recent surgery or medical procedures
• laser, IPL, chemical peel, microneedling or other skin treatments
• use of retinoids, retinol, prescription acne medication or skin-thinning products
• cuts, broken skin, bruising, irritation, rashes, infection, sunburn or inflammation in the treatment area
• any other condition or treatment that may affect your skin or make waxing unsuitable

If you are unsure whether something is relevant, please tell your therapist before treatment.

Booking Declaration

When booking your appointment, please use the Comments or requests box to tell us about anything that may affect your waxing treatment.

If you have nothing relevant to declare, please enter:

If anything changes after booking, you must tell your therapist before the treatment begins.

Possible Waxing Reactions and Side Effects

Waxing removes hair from the root and temporarily affects the surface of the skin.

Possible reactions may include:

• redness
• sensitivity or tenderness
• irritation
• swelling
• bruising
• small spots or follicle irritation
• ingrown hairs
• skin lifting
• superficial skin removal
• skin tearing
• minor bleeding
• temporary pigmentation changes
• allergic or sensitivity reactions

These effects are usually temporary, but their severity and duration can vary between individuals.

Intimate Waxing

Intimate waxing involves particularly delicate and sensitive skin.

Because of the nature and location of the treatment, temporary irritation, tenderness, redness, bruising, skin lifting or tearing and minor bleeding can occasionally occur.

Please tell your therapist immediately if you experience unusual discomfort, excessive heat, pulling or pain during treatment.

You may ask the therapist to pause or stop the treatment at any time.

When Waxing May Need to Be Postponed

Your therapist may decide not to perform, or may modify or postpone, treatment if there is:

• broken or damaged skin
• active infection
• significant irritation or inflammation
• active skin condition in the treatment area
• recent skin treatment or procedure
• medication or medical condition that may increase skin sensitivity
• any other contraindication identified during consultation

The therapist's decision will always be based on treatment safety.

Your Consent

By proceeding with your booking and attending your appointment, you confirm that:

• you have read and understood this Waxing Consent & Safety Information;
• you understand the possible reactions and side effects of waxing;
• you have disclosed, or will disclose before treatment, any information that may affect the safety of your treatment;
• the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
• you will inform us of any changes before future treatments;
• you understand that results and skin reactions can vary between individuals;
• you have had the opportunity to ask questions before treatment;
• you voluntarily consent to the waxing treatment.

Returning Clients

Previous successful waxing treatments do not guarantee that your skin will react in exactly the same way on future visits.

Your health, medications, skin condition and sensitivity can change.

For this reason, you must inform us before every appointment if anything has changed since your previous treatment.

Our therapist may also carry out a brief verbal safety check before treatment begins.

After Your Treatment

Please follow the aftercare advice given by your therapist.

After waxing, the skin may be temporarily more sensitive. Depending on the area treated, we may recommend avoiding activities such as:

• excessive heat
• hot baths or saunas
• intense exercise
• swimming
• perfumed products
• exfoliation
• tanning or strong sun exposure

for the period recommended by your therapist.

If you develop a reaction that concerns you, please contact us. If you experience severe symptoms, significant bleeding, signs of infection or any urgent medical concern, seek appropriate medical attention.