Why LYCON? How a good wax makes waxing more comfortable

If waxing has hurt before

Many people have tried waxing once, found it painful and gone back to the razor. Often, though, the problem isn't waxing itself but the wax and the technique. Ordinary strip wax sticks to both the hair and the skin, so every pull also lifts surface skin cells – which is why the skin turns red and sore.

At Skinique we use professional waxes from Australian brand LYCON, developed to make waxing feel as small as possible and help the skin settle quickly.

How LYCON hot wax works

LYCON hot waxes are applied warm, without a cloth strip. On the skin the wax cools into a flexible film that shrinks slightly and grips each hair tightly. When it is removed, it pulls the hair out from the root while barely sticking to the skin.

In practice:

• the tug feels shorter and smaller
• the skin reddens less and settles faster
• even short, coarse hairs come out – so the result is even on the bikini area and underarms
• the same spot can be treated again if needed without stressing the skin

LYCON waxes work at a lower temperature than many traditional hot waxes, which matters on sensitive areas. At Skinique hot wax is used on every area; only the legs are waxed with strip wax, which suits large, even areas.

Preparation and aftercare are part of the system

Good waxing is more than wax. In the LYCON system the skin is cleansed first, and a thin pre-wax oil is applied to areas waxed with hot wax. The oil protects the skin so the wax sticks only to the hair.

After waxing a soothing aftercare product cools the skin and reduces redness. At home your skin still needs gentle exfoliation and moisture – see before and after waxing.

Waxing or sugaring?

Sugaring is popular in Finland, and many ask which is better. Both remove hair from the root and both last for weeks. But there are differences:

• Sugar paste is applied against the direction of growth and flicked off with it. It suits many people well, but very short, coarse hairs can be left behind.
• LYCON hot wax wraps the whole hair and removes even short hairs efficiently in one pull.

At Skinique we wax only with LYCON, because we want to do one method really well. If you're used to sugaring, you can switch to waxing at any time – just tell us when you were last treated.

Is LYCON suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, LYCON was developed for sensitive areas and sensitive skin. Still, everyone has their own pain threshold and skin sensitivities. Tell us at the start if your skin has reacted to waxing before, if you have allergies or if you use medication that affects the skin.

We don't wax areas with wounds, a rash, sunburn or inflammation, or clients taking isotretinoin.

Which areas are waxed with LYCON?

Every area from face to legs. The most booked are the Brazilian, underarms and full legs. For men we wax any area on request except the intimate area, most often the back and chest. Combining several areas in one visit makes a package cheaper; the options are listed on the waxing page.

Not sure which option suits you? Read about leg waxing or your first Brazilian.