Sugaring in Naperville: What to Expect at Your First Visit

Booking your first sugaring appointment can feel like a lot to walk into. You're not sure how long your hair should be, what to wear, or whether it's going to hurt. This is your first sugaring visit at Lena Rose in downtown Naperville, from booking to the walk back to your car, so nothing about the day is a surprise.

If you're still deciding between sugar and wax, start with our guide to sugaring vs. waxing for sensitive skin. If you've decided, read on.

Choosing what to book

New to sugaring? Brows are a gentle first try. Legs, underarms and bikini are all on the menu too, and so is a Brazilian. You'll find every area and price on our sugaring in Naperville page. If you're not sure which to choose, call the shop at (630) 335-7775 and a Rose will help.

Getting ready

Let your hair grow to about a quarter of an inch, roughly a grain of rice. That's about ten days to two weeks after shaving. The morning of, skip heavy lotion or oil on the area. Skip retinol there for about five days before, and tell us when you book if you use a prescription that thins the skin. Wear something comfortable and easy to change out of.

Anything you'd rather not say at the front desk, add to your booking notes and we'll simply be ready. If you're pregnant or in treatment, check with your care team first, then tell us.

When you walk in

You'll be greeted by name and offered tea. Your Rose will walk you to a private treatment room, talk you through what's about to happen, and step out while you get settled. If you're nervous, say so. We'll go at your pace, and you can ask for a pause at any point.

What sugaring feels like

The paste is sugar, water and citrus, warmed to about body temperature, so there's no hot wax near your skin. Your Rose smooths it on and lifts it off in the direction your hair grows. You'll feel each flick. It's quick, and most people tell us it's less than they expected. The first visit is usually the most sensitive one, and it gets easier as your hair grows back finer.

Whatever your body, whatever your history with hair removal, nobody here is judging. Our Roses have completed trauma-informed and gender-affirming training, and pricing never changes with gender.

Afterward

Anything left behind rinses off with water, so you won't leave sticky. For a day or two, skip hot baths, saunas and heavy workouts on the area, and wear something loose if you can. A few days later, start gentle exfoliation to help keep ingrown hairs away.

Most people come back about every four weeks. Results usually last three to five weeks, and on a regular rhythm, regrowth tends to come back softer and sparser over time. Book your next visit at the desk before you leave and it's one less thing to remember.

The price on the menu is the whole price

Lena Rose is a non-tipping spa. Every Rose is a W-2 employee on a living wage with paid leave and benefits, so the price you see is the price you pay.

Finding us in downtown Naperville

We're at 14 W. Jackson Ave., right next to Einstein Bagels, with free street parking on Jackson and Chicago Avenues and a parking deck one block away. We're open Wednesday through Friday, 10 to 7, and Saturday, 10 to 6.

First visit? Add the free 10-minute Extra Massage when you book online with the code HILENA. It's one per guest, first visit only. More on our first visit page.

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