Do not shave before your first appointment, you can trim the area carefully, make sure you are not cutting too short (use a comb to trim for more control). If you are not sure, leave the area and your Beauty Therapist will trim your bikini area for you prior to waxing.
Pubic hair needs to be at least the length of a grain of rice or ¼ of an inch long. Many people feel self-conscious about hair being too long before their Brazilian wax, but longer hair is grabbed by wax better. If you trim beforehand, you could cut it too short and forfeit the ability to wax.
Can hair be too long before a Brazilian wax? If your hair is any longer than a quarter of an inch, trim it before your appointment. Any longer than that and it'll just hurt more (Ophals says you can thank torque and the ergonomics of pulling for that).
Don'ts For Brazilian Wax
Apply lotion right before the waxing treatment. Trim hair too short (hair length should be 1/4-inch). Let the hair grow too long, causing an increase in the pain. Take alcohol (and other stimulants such as caffeine) prior to waxing, stimulants tighten the pores.
Up to 1/2 inch should be fine. If your hair is any longer you may feel some discomfort when the wax is applied. It will also make it trickier for your therapist to get the job done. Trim excess hair down beforehand or shave and wait a couple of weeks for it to grow back before returning to the salon.
Don't exfoliate 24 hours to 48 hours prior to waxing to avoid irritation. (Though we absolutely encourage you to exfoliate a few times weekly in between wax appointments to keep skin soft.) Don't coat your body with lotions, potions, creams or any of the sort the day of your wax.
NO hot shower or bath for at least 12 hours.
Directly after waxing your hair follicle is left open. This makes it susceptible hot water entering the open hair follicle during a shower or bath. This will irritate the area and create discomfort. Once your follicles close you can return to your normal bathing routine.
For at least 24 hours, you'll want to avoid saunas, tanning beds, and even the gym. Wait for Sex: Give yourself about 2 days, or 24-48 hours, to recover from the wax before engaging in any sexual activity. Keep it Loose: Avoid tight and constricting clothing for a few days after your wax.
The hair should be at least 8-15mm for best results. If you have coarse hair it should be closer to 15mm for the first few waxes. Once the hair becomes finer it can be waxed at a shorter length. If your hair is longer, we recommend shaving the area and booking your waxing appointment for two to three weeks later.
Hair also grows back much thinner, thus making it easier to remove and less painful when waxed. Shaving just one time in between will negate all that is gained from waxing and can further irritate follicles which can cause ingrown hair. So, no, we don't advise shaving in between.
Wear loose clothing to your appointment so you'll be comfy afterwards. For the rest of the day, you should steer clear of applying too much friction from tight-fitting clothing or exercise, lest you may wind up with even more irritation or ingrown hair in the waxed area. Good news: The redness should go away overnight.
Waxing can lead to bad skin conditions if your skin is too sensitive, including redness, irritation, and pain. If a specific part of your skin is damaged, or is healing, or is going through conditions like lesions or pimples, careful trimming is a better option.
To prevent bumps and ingrowns, try applying a cold pack to the waxed area immediately following your service, which will close the pores and block bacteria from entering.
Therefore, to avoid a painful experience, we advise that you wait the recommended 24-48 hours before taking a hot shower or bath. Additionally, avoid swimming pools, jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms. The heat could exacerbate any redness or inflammation.
Waxing will cause the pores to open, therefore leaving the skin slightly vulnerable for 24-48 hours. The area should be kept clean and nourished with special post-wax lotions to keep the skin smooth and healthy.
Avoid caffeine before your appointment. Caffeine contains stimulants that can actually make your skin even more sensitive. If you can't go long without your morning cup of Joe, schedule your appointment first thing in the morning; just try to avoid drinking it before your appointment.
Because your hair doesn't go through the stages of the growth cycle all at the exact same time, the hair will grow back at different rates. After a wax, the hairs that were in the resting phase will begin growing back, and that's why you'll see hair regrowth in a matter of weeks but not as thick as before.
Today, women can choose from a variety of grooming options for their nether regions including waxing, shaving, laser hair removal, and a simple trim.
It's normal to not get all the hair you want to remove on the first try and multiple sessions may be necessary, but keep an eye out for irritation. If you wax one area and have hair left, move onto another to let that one rest, then come back and try again.
When you get your pubic hair removed with wax, it can also rip away the top layer of your skin, leaving tiny cuts and tears and making you prone to bacteria infections. This ups your risk of getting infections, rashes and even sexually transmitted diseases.
First of all, people can shave the hairs they've missed during waxing, and it won't harm the skin in any way if the client doesn't suffer from any sensitivity problems.