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By Hallie Gould. Hallie Gould. Hallie has worked in beauty editorial for nine years and has worked at Byrdie since Byrdie's Editorial Guidelines. Reviewed by Jodi Shays. Jodi Shays has been a licensed esthetician in California for 20 years. She has over a decade of experience working as an esthetician. Exfoliate with a Serum or Scrub One to two days before your wax, gently exfoliate the skin on and around your bikini area.
Wait Long Enough Between Waxes Let your hair grow back to a quarter of an inch about the length of a grain of rice before coming in for your next appointment. Use Hard Wax. Review Prescription Medication Certain medications can make your skin more sensitive and are best avoided if you're planning on waxing.
Plan Around Your Period. Work Quickly Speed and efficiency are key when it comes to keeping pain at a minimum. Stay Relaxed. Before a wax, you can moisturize, but don't do it too close to your appointment.
As Gurl. Lotion up the night before as opposed to the day of. After your appointment, it might seem as though the soothing nature of lotion is the perfect cure to the soreness and redness down there. Heavy lotions will only clog your pores, making them inflamed and irritated. According to Allure , it's best to keep it light and natural as opposed to creamy and thick. If you're the kind of person who needs to work out every day or who has workouts scheduled, it might be best to rearrange your plans before your wax.
Sorry, gym lovers, but hitting the treadmill or breaking a sweat is a pretty bad thing to do after a wax. Let's be blunt here: it may or may not look red, swollen, and bumpy. Know that this is normal and you shouldn't be freaking out or regretting your decision. According to Glamour , the best way to get things back to normal is to follow the proper aftercare routine. This means skipping the gym, saying no to spray tans, avoiding the sun, and lightly exfoliating about 48 hours later.
If you're thinking of hitting the beach or having sex that day, it's best to just say no. Both activities increase the risk of infection. Also, you're probably not going to feel or look up to either of those things. In the case of a wax, it's best to think big and tip up. Rarely—particularly if aftercare instructions aren't followed—waxing can cause skin to become infected.
Another factor that can increase the pain factor of waxing is where you do it; for example, Tobia and Ciraldo say that Brazilian waxes and other genital-area waxes are typically rated the most painful. Hair around the genitals and bikini line tends to be thicker than on other areas of the body, requiring more force to yank it and, thus, causing more pain. The most painful spots to wax on your face? Ciraldo says brows and upper lips tend to be the most delicate areas. Ultimately, whether you find waxing absolutely unbearable or simply a little uncomfortable is subjective.
Regardless, prepping before and after your waxing appointment can majorly reduce your suffering. The week before your waxing appointment, take a look at your skincare routine in the area you intend to wax.
If you use any retinoids, Levin stresses the importance of stopping those skincare products two to five days before a waxing session to prevent superficial skin from being ripped off with the hair. Also, make sure none of your prescriptions are incompatible with getting waxed.
For instance, getting waxed while taking isotretinoin aka Accutane is a no-no since it can strip off the top layer of skin. If you're at all in doubt whether waxing is right for you, schedule a chat with your doctor or dermatologist. Heading into a waxing appointment, your skin absolutely must be healthy and free of irritation. Ciraldo suggests making sure waxed skin is free of rashes and sunburns "since sunburned skin is more sensitive.
Be sure to avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Finally, avoid scheduling your wax when you're expecting your period; according to Levin, the pang of waxing can be exacerbated around or during your period due to increased inflammation and shifts in hormone levels. Now that you know what not to do before a wax, here are some tips to make your salon waxing experience go down as smoothly as possible. First, you want to hire a reputable licensed esthetician for the safest, most effective wax.
When scheduling your appointment, ensure that the hair being waxed will be the proper length. The night before your appointment, gently exfoliate the area to be waxed to prevent ingrown hairs and folliculitis, Levin suggests.
Try exfoliating with mild chemicals like salicylic acid and glycolic acid rather than harsh physical exfoliants, like apricot kernels. On the day of your treatment, there are several cheap! Ciraldo recommends using one percent hydrocortisone cream, available over the counter at drugstores. Salons Nationwide - find your local Regis Salon. Find the perfect treatment for you. Click to locate your nearest Salon. The TLC that your hair requires.
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