Dos & Don'ts Exfoliate and hydrate the area waxed to avoid ingrown hair. Let your waxer know before your appointment if you have any allergies, health conditions, or are taking any medication. Accutane, or any topical lotions or creams like AHAs or Retin-A, are not compatible with Brazilian wax or sugar.
Having a warm bath or shower before your wax can soften your skin allowing for easier hair removal. We also recommend exfoliation the night before as this removes dead skin build up around and in the follicle again aiding in easier and more thorough removal.
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.
Be fresh and clean before your appointment and wear loose clothes to avoid irritation and chafing. (We recommend a hot shower right before the appointment and keep the skin dry. Do not use oil, lotion or anything else on your skin before the appointment. Limit your caffeine intake the day of your waxing service.
Hair follicles remain open for hours after waxing, so it's best to avoid contact with any excess moisture for at least 24 hours. If you must bathe the same day as your wax, take a shower, not a bath. The bacteria, skin, and product in the water could cause infection.
Pee Before Your Waxing Session Begins
Your esthetician will always want you to be comfortable and relaxed, especially during an intimate service. However, regarding Brazilian wax etiquette, it would be best practice to use the restroom before your appointment begins.
Showering and Hair removal waxing : The Reality
We suggest taking a shower prior to your hair removal waxing appointment. This is why: Working on clean skin is hygienic for the wax technician.
If you have a cup of coffee in the morning, schedule your appointment for the afternoon. You'll want to wait at least 3 hours for the caffeine to leave your body stream. Lastly, speak up. If you're experiencing a lot of pain, you must communicate with your esthetician throughout your wax session.
Stay Out of the Water: Newly waxed skin is vulnerable to infection, which is why you'll want to give yourself a bit of time to heal before getting into the water. Sources of standing water in particular, such as showers and pools, are a concern and should be avoided for 24-48 hours after a wax.
The short answer is yes. If you don't know exactly what a Brazilian wax entails, here's a quick overview: The wax technician waxes off everything, and we mean everything — from the front of your pubic area to the labia to your butt (between your butt cheeks, if we're being exact).
You will be most comfortable if you wear loose fitting clothing and nothing too tight on the area that you are being waxed. For any Bikini waxes, I suggest wearing a skirt, nothing tight and no panties when you leave. We need this area to breathe.
Wear loose-fitting clothing
Take five minutes to pack some loose-fitting clothing in your day bag if you're heading to your appointment after work. Or, just wear some baggy, comfortable leisure wear when you head out for the day.
Don't drink a lot of caffeine or alcohol. While having a couple glass of wine or beer before getting waxed sounds like a great idea, stimulants in the system can cause skin to be extra sensitive to waxing. Give yourself a couple of hours after drinking coffee or alcohol before getting waxed.
If you're getting waxed for the first time but usually shave, you should stop shaving at least two weeks before your Brazilian wax. This will allow the hair to grow long enough to be waxed.
NO skinny jeans, leggings, or tight clothing for at least 24-48 hours post wax. If you are getting a brazilian wax, i recommend bringing a clean pair of underwear to put on after your wax. waxing = EXFOLIATEd skin = leaving your body susceptible to bacteria. cotton is always best!
A Brazilian wax typically lasts three to six weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows back. We recommend waxing every three to four weeks after your first wax for the best results.
ABrazilian wax is one of the more common areas where bleeding can occur since it's a more sensitive area of the body. Again - it is nothing to be alarmed by!
Some feel slight pain, some feel none. But the pain will never be completely unbearable and the discomfort is it's worth it and that it gets better with each session. If you're feeling uneasy, just speak with your wax pro before your appointment and she will provide you with a complete education on the process.
You may bleed a little.
This is more likely to happen in tight-pore areas, such as your underarms or around the labia if you're getting a Brazilian. You're also more likely to bleed if you're a waxing virgin.
This is a direct shortcut to ingrown hairs. 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.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
She recommends a 20-minute shower after a wax treatment, and while you're in the shower, use an in-shower oil. "Immediately follow with lotion," she says, "Applying oil and lotion on wet skin will allow the product to lock moisture in by trapping some of the water on the skin."