The blog · written by Mikki, Aldgate

Waxing, brows & laser, explained properly.

Honest, plain-English guides to the things clients ask us most — how to prepare, how to make it last, and which treatment is right for you. Written from a working City of London clinic, with no marketing fluff.

Aftercare21 Jun 2026

Brow & lash tint aftercare, the first 24 hours.

What to avoid for the first day, when you can shower, wash your face and swim, and how to make the colour last its full two to six weeks.

5 min read
Waxing21 Jun 2026

How to prepare for a waxing appointment.

The right hair length, why not to shave, when to exfoliate, and how to handle pain, periods and timing — a step-by-step guide for a comfortable wax.

6 min read
Waxing21 Jun 2026

Hot wax vs strip wax, how to choose.

One grips the hair only; one grips the skin too. Which to use for each area, on pain, sensitivity, speed and cost — and why we use both.

5 min read
Brows & lashes21 Jun 2026

Choosing the right brow & lash tint colour.

How to match a shade to your hair and skin tone, avoid orange or too-dark brows, and pick a colour that looks like a better you.

5 min read
Waxing21 Jun 2026

Common waxing mistakes, and how to fix them.

The five habits behind ingrowns, breakouts and patchy results — shaving between waxes, wrong hair length, no exfoliation — each one easily fixed.

6 min read
Brows & lashes21 Jun 2026

Your first brow & lash tinting session.

The patch test, how long it takes, whether it hurts, how it looks straight after — everything to expect before you sit down.

5 min read
Waxing21 Jun 2026

Why men are choosing waxing.

The benefits over shaving, the areas men book most, whether it hurts, the “grows back thicker” myth, and how it's done discreetly.

5 min read
Waxing21 Jun 2026

The complete guide to strip waxing.

What it is, how it works step by step, which areas it suits, how to prepare, what it costs and how long it lasts — the full picture.

7 min read

Eight guides to start. Mikki keeps a running list of client questions and writes a new one up each month.

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