How to Prepare for a Brazilian Wax

Dreaming of that luscious, hair free skin that comes with a Brazilian wax? Dream no more! Here at The Esthetic Co. we’re happy to guide you through what the Brazilian wax process may look like and how to best prepare for it.

Preparing for a Brazilian wax allows you to feel confident and relaxed on the day of your appointment, knowing that you’ll experience minimal discomfort and fantastic results!

Why get a Brazilian wax ?

If we’re being honest, sometimes shaving just doesn't cut it when it comes to the hair down there. When you’re trying to both look and feel your best, it can be discouraging to try and remove pubic hair, only to find yourself stuck with stubble and irritated red bumps. If you’re tired of trying to balance the best of both worlds, don't settle – book a Brazilian wax session!

Brazilian waxes can clear dead skin and clear clogged pores

In addition to removing unwanted body hair, opting for waxing over shaving means that your skin is exfoliated during the process. Dead skin cells and dirt that could clog your pores are immediately removed with the quick removal of a wax strip.

A Brazilian wax has longer lasting results than shaving

The results obtained through waxing last substantially longer than the results that come with the shaving process. Why? With waxing, your hair is removed directly from the root of the hair follicle instead of cut at the surface of the skin. Over time and continuous waxing appointments, most clients will see that the time between waxing and regrowth becomes longer and longer, even going as far as affecting the thickness of the hair as it regrows.

Ways to prepare for a Brazilian wax

Although preparing for a wax is simple, it is essential to implement these Brazilian wax tips for the best experience and minimal discomfort. Below we’ve outlined our best wax recommendations that will be sure to leave your skin glowing after each and every appointment.

Allow your hair to grow to waxing length

Hair length is imperative to the success of your wax. Before waxing, you need to grow your hair to a minimum of a quarter inch long. Strands of hair that are a bit longer actually helps a bit, by reducing the amount of times your esthetician has to go over the same area.

However, if your body hair is too short, the wax applied to your skin may fail to adhere appropriately, causing short hairs to break before the follicle can be removed. Hair doesn’t last as long, and regrowth comes back patchy.

Make sure to prep your skin

Prepping your skin leading up to your first appointment is imperative to your best hair removal experience, Regular exfoliation, hydration both with water intake and moisturizer. While waxing can be slightly exfoliating on its own, exfoliating regularly and 24 to 48 hours prior to your appointment can greatly improve your overall wax results. Clean pores free of dirt and debris allow for a smooth waxing experience!

Wear comfortable clothing to your appointment

The best gift you can give yourself on the day of your waxing appointment is the gift of wearing loose fitting, breathable clothes. Comfortable clothing ensures that your intimate areas can heal without any additional irritation once you’ve left the waxing table.

Opting to wear form-fitting garments can lead to chafing of the freshly waxed area and, eventually, may even lead to annoying irritation bumps for those with sensitive skin.

Maintain good personal hygiene

Allowing your skin to breathe is more than just choosing the appropriate clothes to wear – it’s also practicing good personal hygiene habits. Bad hygiene can come with some negative consequences following your wax. From a simple case of irritation to infected hair follicles, be sure to be mindful of how you care for your skin following a wax appointment. Keep the waxed area cleansed and moisturized!

If necessary, take pain relieving medications

For most, waxing is not an extremely uncomfortable process. In the event that you’re looking to calm your nerves about your body’s pain tolerance, consider taking a mild pain reliever such as ibuprofen. Pain relievers like ibuprofen can not only alleviate discomfort but they can also assist in reducing any swelling that may occur as a result of your wax.

Communicate your needs and concerns to your esthetician

Most importantly: always be open with your esthetician! As trained professionals, it’s our job to not only provide a service, but also to ensure that each and every one of our clients feel safe and comfortable with any of their appointments.

The Esthetic Co. is here to guide you through your Brazilian wax!

Looking for a waxing service that can counter the negative effects of shaving? Here at The Esthetic Co. we’re dedicated to providing a simpler, cleaner waxing experience, setting the bar high for all of our clients regardless of their waxing experience. Looking to find out more about the services we offer? Visit our website in order to book an appointment and find an array of helpful information.