How to prepare for waxing
December 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Waxing is no longer just a female’s domain… men have been quick to try out the long lasting benefits of waxing for both sporting and cosmetic reasons. There are no areas of the body that can’t be waxed these days but choose a professional trained especially in the area that you want to wax for the safest and best results. If you are new to the world of waxing there are a few basics things to make sure of before you go.
Preparing for a wax
- Choose a therapist that is experienced or has been personally recommended.
- Arriving freshly showered will always be appreciated by anybody working closely with the body.
- Don’t use any moisturiser or body lotion after showering as the wax will not adhere properly to greasy skin.
- Wear loose clothing as the skin will be irritated for a while and tight clothing will only make it worse.
- Don’t shave or try other hair removal techniques before you go, the hair needs to be long enough – about ¼’ so the wax has something to grip to.
What should I expect?
- There will be discomfort and this will vary according to where the waxing is being done and your pain tolerance. Trying to relax is said to make the discomfort less – it does get easier as you know what to expect.
- Ask for a test wax strip on your leg if you are unsure about what it feels like or how your skin will react.
- You will be asked to remove your clothing, depending on the area being waxed. If you are having a bikini wax some salons give you the option of a disposable thong but will usually ask you remove underwear completely if you are having a Brazilian.
- Make sure you are clear on what you want and that your definitions, particularly in bikini waxing, are the same as your therapists!
- The therapist will clean the area to be waxed with an anti bacterial wipe.
- The therapist will remove the hair by applying wax in strips and pulling the strips and the hair away with it.
- After the waxing a cream may be applied to soothe the area.
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