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Pre-Waxing Tips: What to Know Before You Go

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✅ What to Do:

• Let it grow! Hair should be ¼ to ½ inch long so the wax has enough to grip.

• Exfoliate gently with a sugar scrub a few times before your appointment — but not on the day of. This helps prevent ingrown hairs and preps the skin.

• Shower the day of your wax to ensure the area is clean and to reduce the risk of irritation or infection.

🚫 What to Avoid:

• Skip creams, oils, or lotions on the day of your appointment. Clean, dry skin helps the wax adhere better for smoother results.

Hard Wax vs. Soft Wax — Which Hurts Less?

Hard wax is often preferred for coarse hair and sensitive areas (like the bikini line, underarms, and face). As it cools and hardens, it adheres to the hair, not the skin, making removal less painful for most people. It lifts off cleanly without pulling on the skin, reducing irritation.
Hard wax is typically applied in smaller sections, as larger areas may cause it to break during removal — so it’s not ideal for large areas like legs or arms.

Soft wax, on the other hand, is applied in thin layers and removed with a cloth strip. It’s excellent for fine hair and larger body areas (such as the legs, arms, and back).
However, because it removes more of the skin’s surface, it can’t be reapplied to the same spot without risking irritation. Soft wax may also leave a slight sticky residue, requiring additional cleanup after treatment.

In summary:

• Hard wax: Less painful, best for sensitive areas, no residue, not ideal for large areas.

• Soft wax: Better for fine hair and large areas, but can be more irritating and leaves some residue.

How Often Should You Get Waxed?

For the best results, I recommend scheduling your waxing appointments every 3 to 6 weeks, depending on your hair growth cycle and the area being treated.

While it’s possible to wait longer than six weeks, doing so may result in increased discomfort during your next appointment, as the hair may grow in thicker or more unevenly.

Sticking to a regular schedule helps refine hair growth over time and makes each waxing session smoother and more comfortable.

Will Waxing Make My Hair Grow Back Darker?

Absolutely not. Just like cutting your hair doesn’t make it grow back darker or thicker, waxing does not change the color or texture of your hair.

Waxing removes hair from the root, and over time, you may even notice that your hair grows back finer and sparser, not darker. The pigment of your hair is determined by genetics, not by hair removal methods.

So rest assured — waxing won’t make your hair grow back darker.

Will Waxing Cause Hyper-pigmentation or Dark Spots?

No, waxing does not cause hyper-pigmentation (dark spots) on its own. However, your skin is more sensitive and exposed after waxing, which makes it more vulnerable to sun damage if not properly protected.

If you spend time in the sun immediately after waxing, you risk burning the freshly exfoliated skin, which can lead to dark spots or uneven pigmentation over time.

Additionally, keep in mind that:

• Waxing exfoliates the skin, removing the topmost layer along with dead skin cells.

• If you have a tan from the sun or self-tanning products, waxing can strip or lighten the color in those areas.

To protect your skin post-waxing:

• Avoid sun exposure for 24–48 hours after your treatment.

• Use broad-spectrum SPF on exposed areas.

• Skip sunless tanners until after your skin has fully recovered.

Post-Waxing Care: Keep Skin Smooth, Healthy & Bump-Free

Yes — it’s possible to experience irritation or breakouts after waxing, especially if proper aftercare isn’t followed. Waxing removes the entire hair, root and all, which leaves the hair follicle temporarily open and the skin more vulnerable to bacteria and buildup.

To maintain smooth, healthy skin:

• Exfoliate gently starting about 3 days after your waxing treatment, then 1–2 times per week. This helps prevent dead skin buildup and ingrown hairs. Be sure to use a mild scrub — nothing too abrasive.

• Apply a blend of tea tree and lavender essential oils. Both are antibacterial and antimicrobial, helping to calm the skin and prevent irritation or breakouts.

• Wear loose-fitting clothing for a few days post-waxing to let your skin breathe and avoid trapping moisture.

Areas like the bikini line, upper lip, and underarms are more prone to perspiration, which can lead to bacterial growth if the skin isn’t cared for properly. Keeping these areas clean, dry, and well-treated will help avoid any unwanted bumps or breakouts.

Before & After Your Waxing or Sugaring Appointment

To protect your skin and ensure the best results, we recommend avoiding sun exposure and tanning beds for 24 to 48 hours both before and after your service. Waxing and sugaring can leave the skin more sensitive and prone to irritation.

However, airbrush tanning is perfectly safe after your waxing or sugaring treatment — just be sure to schedule it after, not before, your appointment.

Bacteria around your anal area can be spread to open pores resulting in an infection. For your safety and for sanitary reasons it is important to be impeccably clean in your rectal and genital areas before a brazilian. Do not tan or spend time out in the sun up to 72 hours prior to waxing.  Tanning draws blood up to the surface and the skin is sensitive so lifting, peeling and bleeding can occur. Please do not apply any creams or lotions to your genitals the day of service as wax will not adhere to lotions, oils or creams.

The Origins of Brazilian Waxing

As the name implies, Brazilian waxing originated in Brazil, where women sought smoother skin to confidently wear the rising trend of thong bikinis. The technique gained widespread popularity in the U.S. after the opening of J. Sisters International Salon in Manhattan in 1987. Founded by seven Brazilian sisters — Jocely, Jonice, Joyce, Janea, Jussara, Juracy, and Judseia Padilha — the salon introduced Brazilian waxing to a broader American audience, quickly making it a go-to service for intimate hair removal.

However, the practice of waxing the genital area is far from new. Hair removal has been part of beauty rituals for centuries in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, Arabia, Turkey, and Persia. Historically, these cultures used sugar-based waxes made with natural ingredients like lemon, laying the foundation for modern techniques like sugaring.

Today, Brazilian waxing is not just about aesthetics — it’s also about feeling confident, clean, and comfortable in your own skin.

This truly depends on your pain threshold. Any pain felt is temporary and some feel it more than others. It is a momentary pain when the hair is pulled but subsides right after. When the hairs are pulled, the pain is quick, temporary and generally does not linger. We are not medical doctors so we cannot recommend taking anything but most people will take their favorite pain reliever. It is advised not to take aspirin as it thins the blood.