• Gently exfoliate the skin 48 hours prior for optimal results.

• Avoid sun exposure 24 to 48 hours. We cannot sugar skin that is sunburned.

• Please refrain from working out 4 hours prior to your appointment.

• Clean, dry skin! It is EXTREMELY important for your esthetician and your service that your skin be free of sweat, lotion, oil, deodorant, or any other skin care products on the area being sugared.

• Hair must be approximately the length of long grain rice, ⅛ to ¼ inch of growth. If your hair growth is not sufficient for removal, you will have to be rescheduled.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all clients, we require that you complete our intake forms prior to your appointment. These forms serve several important purposes, including: client safety (health), customizing services, ongoing care, and meet legal requirements. We are unable to provide services without the completion of the required intake forms. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated, as it allows us to prioritize your safety and deliver the best possible experience during your visit. To ensure the safety and well-being of all clients, we request that you update your client intake forms if there are any changes to your health status. To ensure that we have the most current information regarding your health status, we kindly require you to complete client intake forms yearly, as we understand that your health status may change over time.

In order to effectively remove your hair, the length of hair must be approximately the length of long grain rice. It is important to arrive at your hair removal service with at least ⅛ to ¼ inch of growth. At least 2 weeks of hair growth from your last shave or 4 weeks from your last sugar. If your hair growth is not sufficient for removal, you will have to be rescheduled.

No, your hair will be trimmed if needed before your service. It’s better to have more than enough length than for the hair to be too short. To effectively remove your hair the length of hair must be approximately the length of long grain rice, at least ⅛ to ¼ inch of growth. If your hair growth is not sufficient for removal, you will have to be rescheduled.

This depends on the service and your personal hair growth. We recommend face and underarm sugaring every 2-4 weeks, bikini and body sugaring every 4-5 weeks. Scheduling your hair removal services on a regular basis ensures the hair will become more sparse and the service will feel less intense. (Results will vary per individual.)

We strongly recommend you do not shave between appointments, since you will be starting from the beginning and have to wait longer before you can come in for your next appointment. The appointment after shaving will feel intense and delay the reduction of hair growth. Since hair grows in three different cycles, your first three appointments are the most important to minimize the hair growth.

For optimal results, schedule your services 3 months prior to the date you are preparing for. To ensure you are hair free we will assist you in scheduling appointments, including the week of the date you are preparing for. Since hair grows in three different cycles, your first three appointments are the most important to minimize the hair growth.

Like any form of hair removal, sugaring isn't free of discomfort, however it is superior and tends to be considerably less painful than waxing because the paste does not adhere to live skin cells. The first time is the most uncomfortable and feels less intense when you return within the recommended maintenance period by your esthetician because the hair becomes more sparse. We do recommend avoiding stimulants like caffeine and alcohol the day of your service, as they increase blood flow and sensitivity. The use of a numbing cream, a topical anesthetic, may help you feel more comfortable.

My first intention is for you to feel safe and comfortable throughout your service(s). As a professional I know that you may feel vulnerable and nervous. I want to assure you that you are in great hands. For a Modest Bikini you can leave panties on. For an Extended Bikini, Extended Bikini Plus, Full Brazilian or a Brazilian Maintenance you will need to remove panties. In the studio I will explain how you will prepare for the service: you’ll need to undress from the waist down and place the towel over your lap. I will step out for a few minutes to give you privacy. During the service your service I will educate you about post care, pre-booking and answer any questions you have.

There are medications, both topical and oral, that cause the skin to become sensitized and more susceptible to lifting (when the upper layer of your skin becomes fully removed), resulting in serious injury and possible scarring. If you are taking or using medications or treatments that can cause thinning of the skin, for your own safety, we cannot provide sugaring services at this time. You must wait an adequate amount of time to ensure the medication is out of your system prior to sugaring.

Some common contraindications are:

• Antibiotics - You must be off of your antibiotics for at least as long as you were taking them but, ideally, twice as long. Example: If you are taking antibiotics for 1 week, you must be off antibiotics for 2 weeks from your last dose. 

• Steroid Medications - You must be off certain steroid medications, such as prednisone, for 2 weeks from your last dose.

• Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Adapalene, Tazorac, Tretinoin - You must refrain from using these topical medications for a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks before your facial sugaring appointment. At that point, a patch test is necessary to determine if sugaring is possible.

• Accutane - You must be off of Accutane treatment for a minimum of 1 year prior to sugaring services.

It is absolutely necessary for you to update us on recent changes to your medications, topical products or treatments. This is in your best interest, for us to know if you are taking or using anything that is a contraindication that may interfere with your results and may damage your skin during your treatments. Please call (Business name) prior to scheduling appointments if you are taking or using medications or treatments, to determine if you have any contraindications for services. We encourage you to consult your doctor with any questions as well.

Sugar primarily adheres to dead skin cells, however there are medications, ingredients in skincare products, and other factors that may cause the skin to become sensitized and more susceptible to lifting (when the upper layer of your skin becomes fully removed). All precautions are taken prior to your first visit, starting with the Sugaring Intake Form, but there are no guarantees your skin will not react or lift.

For optimal results we recommend you wait a minimum of 4 weeks before sugaring the area you received injectable treatment.

No. For optimal results we strongly recommend waiting a minimum of 1-2 weeks (sometimes longer) before sugaring, depending on the type of exfoliation treatment you received.

Yes! You may feel more sensitive, due to hormones, the week before and during your period. We recommend scheduling your appointment a few weeks before or after your period. We do ask that you wear a tampon or diva cup during Bikini Services.

Yes! You may feel more sensitive due to hormones. Please let us know so we can make you as comfortable as possible. If you have a high risk pregnancy, please consult with your doctor.

Clients under the age of 18 are required to have a parent/guardian complete and sign forms for the services. Parent/guardian must stay on the premises throughout the service(s).

*Bikini Sugaring and Buttocks services are currently only offered to AFAB (assigned female at birth) clients 18 years of age and older.

No, children are not allowed in the studio or unattended on the premises. There are implements and products that could be harmful to a child. Thank you for your understanding.

Keep the skin clean, try not to touch it, as this will transfer the dirt and bacteria from your hands onto your freshly sugared skin, potentially causing breakouts, ingrown hairs and infection.

Avoid the following for 24 hours after your appointment:

• Submersion: bath, swimming, and hot tub.

• Intense heat: sauna. Excessive heat can irritate this sensitive skin.

• Friction: exercise and sex. Sweat carries bacteria into the follicles, potentially causing breakouts, ingrown hairs, and infection. The friction from these activities can cause irritation and ingrown hairs.

Avoid the following for 48 hours after your appointment:

• Tanning or sun exposure: you are more prone to a sunburn and excessive heat can irritate the skin.

• Spray tan: the ingredients might cause skin irritation, and the color application could be uneven.

It's important to exfoliate and moisturize your skin consistently between appointments to keep the skin healthy and to prevent ingrown hairs. We have several options for post-care products at the studio and online to help maintain the health of the skin and to minimize the potential for ingrown hairs and irritation. After your sugaring service, wait 24-48 hours before starting or resuming body exfoliation and one week before exfoliating your face.

In order to respect the time of clients and esthetician, you’re asked to arrive on time for your appointment. Please be mindful that if you arrive late for your appointment, your service(s) may be modified and will end at the originally scheduled time to accommodate the following client. Appointments that are modified due to clients late arrival will still be charged the full cost of the service(s) booked. If you are more than 5 minutes late you may have to forfeit your appointment which will be considered a no-show, or you will be charged 50% if you reschedule. Your understanding in this matter is much appreciated!

Your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you, so please understand that “no-shows” and late cancellations are an inconvenience to both esthetician and turned-away clients. You’re required to provide 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If you do not provide 24-hours notice, you will be charged 100% of the service(s) appointment cost. If you fail to cancel and do not arrive for your appointment it is considered a “no show” and you will be charged 100% of all services booked. Ritual Skincare is an appointment-based business and when appointments are cancelled without sufficient notice, that space is unable to filled with another client.