Most people choose to wax as a more longer-lasting hair removal option for their eyebrows, upper lip, armpit, or even more intimate places. Usually, people choose waxing for longer-lasting hair removal on their brows, upper lip, armpit, and even some more intimate areas. However, it can be terrifying for people who have never done it before (or have done it once and had a poor experience). Hence print this page, pin it to your fridge, screenshot it, or share it with your pals on social media since this is your guide to waxing 101.

Don't DIY

If this is your first time, you should consult with a specialist. Doing it yourself may save you a little money, but you won't have the proper tools and won't be able to reach some spots, and the result may be much messy and irritating. We attempted bikini waxing ourselves using microwaveable drugstore wax, and it was like something out of a Saw movie. It's not a good idea.

It would help if you waited for regrowth.

To wax, your hair must be this tall—about a quarter-inch—much like a carnival ride. If you make it any shorter, the wax won't be able to grip it as effectively. Much longer, and your hairs will tangle into the wax (and themselves), resulting in a painful condition in which the wax yanks but does not remove the hair. This is highly crucial to bikini or Brazilian waxes since you don't want any unnecessary straining on that spot.

It's all about timing.

You may never have realized how sensitive your skin is before and during your period? Eventually, an explanation for why waxing around that time of the month is a terrible nightmare; instead, schedule an appointment the week after your period. And, wherever necessary, schedule an appointment in the morning. Irritation is less common earlier in the day before going to the gym or your skin sweats while doing errands.

It is crucial to managing pain.

The day before your appointment, exfoliate the area to be waxed. This will get rid of any dead skin that is clogging your pores. Take an Ibuprofen before the yank to aid with any after-wax swelling, but it won't help with the discomfort.

Information is power, protection is the key.

To eliminate extra moisture and oil, your aesthetician will first use baby powder and then wax. A relaxing lotion or baby oil may be administered following the waxing to soften any leftover wax on your skin. Avoid exposing your newly smooth skin to the sun after waxing. Shower and bathe usually, but wait approximately two days after your skin has cooled down before exfoliating. When bathing, use a washcloth made of natural fibres, such as Ayate, to exfoliate that region gently. NOT to rub your skin raw, but to massage any potentially in-grown hairs out of the follicles.

Now that you figure it out, even waxing your toe needs professional health to consult beforehand. Don't hurt yourself. Sophia's Health Massage can assist you with the expert of waxing, massages and more. Book now!