Waxing

Let the hair grow to about the length of a grain of rice, so the wax can grip it. On the day, come with clean, dry skin and no lotion or oil on the areas being waxed. Skip exfoliating scrubs the day before. If your skin is sunburned, reschedule, because burned skin should not be waxed.

Expect a quick sting as the wax is removed, which most people find manageable, and skin that looks a little pink for a few hours afterwards. Tell your technician it is your first time, and they will explain each step before doing it. For the rest of the day, avoid hot showers, sun, swimming and tight clothing on the waxed area.

Waxing usually keeps skin smooth for three to five weeks, because it removes hair from the root rather than cutting it at the surface. Regrowth comes in gradually, not all at once. Book your next wax once the hair is long enough to grip again, and avoid shaving in between, since shaving resets the cycle.