How long should clients wait after hair removal before exercising?

After hair removal, clients should ideally wait 24 hours before engaging in exercise. This waiting period is crucial because exercising can increase body temperature and cause sweating, which in turn may irritate recently treated skin. Hair removal methods, especially those that involve the removal of hair from the follicle, can result in sensitivity and inflammation. Allowing 24 hours gives the skin time to stabilize, reducing the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ingrown hairs, or other adverse reactions.

The other options suggest shorter waiting periods that may not sufficiently allow the skin to heal after the procedure. A mere 15 minutes or even a few hours may not provide enough time for the skin to return to its normal state, particularly for sensitive areas. Similarly, 48 hours may be overly cautious for many individuals, making 24 hours a balanced recommendation that caters to skin recovery while still allowing for a timely return to normal activities.