FAQs

  • Yes, you can. Please shower before your service if possible and use the free tampons and body wipes I provide in my studio.

  • Rule of thumb: Can you pinch and pull the hair? Is it about the length of a grain of rice?

    For clients in a shaving routine: 2 weeks from the last shave or trim is ideal.

    For clients in a waxing routine: 4 weeks from the date of your last service is ideal.

  • Please exfoliate the area to be sugared 24 hours before your appointment.

    The sugaring process acts as a gentle exfoliation while removing unwanted hair. However, this preparation helps uncover any hair that may be trapped beneath the skins surface.

  • No! The best way to prepare for a successful service is to leave your hair at the length it is. If I feel trimming your hair will provide a quicker and more comfortable service for you, I will do so before sugaring. Trimming the hair too short may result in a request to reschedule to give you the best possible results!

  • It’s touch-up time! New clients are invited to book a quick service 7-10 days after their previous appointment to grab the hairs from the next cycle of growth. This is especially helpful for first timers or those who have been in a shaving routine. This service is not required 7-10 days after every appointment, only the first one.

Is hair removal right for me?

Recent Treatments and Product Use:

  • Chemical exfoliation using glycolic, salicylic, or other acid-based products.

  • Microdermabrasion or Injectables (Botox or other dermal fillers).

  • Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, laser, or IPL treatments.

  • Use of exfoliating topical medication including Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Differin, Azelex, other peeling agents or Vitamin A topical products on the area.

  • Use of hydroquinone for skin lightening.

  • Use of topical or oral cortisone medication.

Other Cautions and Contraindications:

  • Scar tissue, moles, skin tags and warts are not to be waxed over.

  • Eczema, Seborrhea or Psoriasis.

  • Over-thinned skin/Papery-like.

  • Allergies to Wax Ingredients

  • Inside the nose, ears, or over the nipples and eyelids are not to be waxed.

Medical Conditions and Medications:

  • Use of acne medications (do not wax within 1 year for some).

  • Use of blood-thinning medications (Coumadin, warfarin).

  • Circulatory Disorders (phlebitis, thrombosis)

  • Chemotherapy or radiation

  • Epilepsy, diabetes, hemophiliacs, (face and body waxing).

  • Autoimmune disorders (AIDS, lupus).

  • Medications such as tetracycline may have an adverse reaction with wax.

Skin Reactions:

  • Rosacea or very sensitive skin'

  • Sunburn, inflamed skin, bruising.

  • History of fever, blisters or cold sores (Herpes).

  • Presence of pustules or papules on area to be waxed. (Pustules due to ingrown hairs and lack of exfoliation can be dealt with during your service if time allows).

These are my hair-removal no-no’s!

Have questions for me? Text me at (425)246-2749 for the fastest response.

About Sugar Gecko

My name is Karli Slater - I am the owner of Sugar Gecko Aesthetics in Downtown Renton and I am thrilled to be your beauty bestie! My love for skincare began as a young child, when my time was spent in the kitchen making strange concoctions to put on my face and hair. In 2016, I started aesthetics school at the Euro Institute of Skincare in Fairwood, WA after graduating high school and college - I knew I was finally in the right place.

Fast forward six years and I am unexpectedly starting my OWN business! The shallow and competitive nature of the beauty industry started to deteriorate my mental health - I felt bullied and pressured to look like everyone else, talk a certain way and spend extra time getting ready in order to “fit in.” At Sugar Gecko, my dream for clients is to help them see their beauty in whatever way they envision it - experimenting with makeup, going full glam or rocking the natural look!

My goal is to reinvent the beauty industry the way body positive womens clothing brands have - not forcing cheap products or bullsh** promises on my clients. Just real, simple, time-saving beauty to enhance your life and remind you of how beautiful you truly are.

Working for myself and focusing my energy on my own space and clients has been a dream come true. Thank you for supporting my vision by being a loyal client and writing about your experience on Google.