If you bathe the same day as your wax, the product and bacteria in the water could cause an infection. Although it's best to wait 24 to 48 hours post-wax before taking a hot shower, if you do decide to shower before that time, use lukewarm water and skip a steam bath or sauna. Brace yourselves, because this is the most important tip I can offer you on your waxing journey: be very careful about cheap waxes and DIYs. Apply topically one hour prior to waxing.
Since both alcohol and caffeine increase blood flow, they might make you susceptible to bruising and sensitivity. You might want to consider avoiding both an hour or two before getting waxed. Once you start waxing, do it regularly removing shaving from your beauty regimen and your hair will grow much thinner—making for far less painful waxes thereafter.
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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. In fact, waxing is often seen as better for the skin than other hair removal methods.
It essentially acts as an exfoliant, getting rid of the top layer of dead skin, and can also reduce the chances of ingrown hairs and irritation post-shaving. Another myth that often gets thrown into the mix is that waxing causes skin to sag. The notion of pulling away at your skin does make it seem quite plausible that it could, over time, cause the skin to sag.
However, a good therapist will know to hold your skin as taught as possible when removing the wax strip so there is a very little amount of actual skin movement. Did you know that we offer waxing in selected Regis salons?
Check our list of beauty salons to see if your local Regis salon can offer this service. Account Basket. Locate a Salon. Salon Locator. MYTH: A bikini wax will be embarrassing. MYTH: Waxing can cause wrinkles or sagging skin. MYTH: Waxing from a young age will guarantee you will have less hair as an adult There is no guarantee that waxing will result in permanent hair removal.
MYTH: Waxing is bad for your skin. Ready to take the plunge? Other New Love Your Grey colour treatment. Colour Which Balayage is right for me? Sign up to exclusive salon news, online offers and stylist advice Sign up. Painful strips. The wax will harden and make it more difficult to strip hair from the root. Waxing your bikini line or going for the full shebang makes waxing your legs and eyebrows a breeze.
But there are ways to make the experience tolerable instead of dreadful. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever like Advil or Aspirin to minimize the pain. Also, ensure that the wax is cool before application. Rose water toner is also a soothing applicant that can help make the experience less painful.
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