Having trouble visualizing 1⁄4 inch (0. 64 cm)? Your hair should be about the length of a sprinkle or grain of rice. In places where your hair is thick, like your underarms and bikini area, let it grow a little longer so the wax will grip the hair and pull it out completely.
Face: 2-3 weeks Underarms: 3-4 weeks Arms and legs: 4-5 weeks Bikini area: 3 weeks Back: 4-6 weeks
Don’t wax any area with broken skin, moles, irritation, or sunburn. [11] X Expert Source Mohiba Tareen, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist Expert Interview. 26 March 2020. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever and/or apply cold packs to your skin a half-hour before you wax. [12] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Dermatology Professional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source Stop using or taking any products that contain retinoids for 2-5 days before you wax. Otherwise, you risk ripping up the skin along with the hair. Ouch![13] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Dermatology Professional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source Let your waxer know about any other medications you’re taking, as well. [14] X Research source
If you want to go ahead with your appointment, let your waxer know that you’re on your period and use a tampon or menstrual cup instead of a pad—that’ll keep things neater and prevent fluids from interfering with the wax’s ability to adhere to your skin and hair.
Wear loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibers to prevent irritation and ingrown hairs. [20] X Research source
Don’t apply self-tanner for a full day since waxing opens your pores. [24] X Research source
