How to Prepare Your Skin

Before Waxing:

Grow Your Hair

It may seem counterintuitive, but allowing your hair to grow out as much as possible before waxing will give you the best results. This enables the wax to primarily attach to the hair, not the skin, reducing the risk of irritation during the process.

Exfoliate

Exfoliating before applying wax is an important step. The aim is to have as few obstacles between the wax and the hair on your skin as possible. This should be done a day or two before you wax.

Soften Your Skin

The easiest and most relaxing way to soften your skin is by taking a warm bath. The warm water will soften both your hair and skin, making the waxing process easier and less painful. You can do this up to a few hours before waxing.

After Waxing:

Follow the 48-Hour Rule

The 48-hour rule is a post-waxing guideline that recommends keeping your skin clean and dry for two days after waxing. Avoid anything that could irritate your skin while it’s more sensitive in the days following the wax.

Exfoliate After Waxing

A couple of days after waxing, gently exfoliate to help keep your skin healthy. This prevents ingrown hairs and bumps from developing as hair begins to regrow. Be sure to use a gentle scrub to avoid irritating the skin further.

Maintaining skincare before and after waxing

While it may feel like extra work, following these steps before and after waxing will pay off in the long run. Just like your regular washing and moisturizing routines, taking the time to care for your skin before and after waxing will help keep it healthy, smooth, and glowing. Including these steps into your waxing routine will not only improve your skin's health and appearance but can also transform what feels like a means to an end into an opportunity to relax, refresh, and pamper yourself.