What to Do Before Your Waxing Appointment

Waxing gives you gorgeously smooth skin that lasts far longer than shaving — and a little preparation makes the whole experience more comfortable and gives you the best possible results.

Here's how to get ready for your wax.

Let the hair grow

This is the big one. For a clean, effective wax, your hair needs to be long enough for the wax to grip — usually around two to three weeks of growth, or roughly a grain of rice in length. Please don't shave in between; it's tempting, but it resets the clock!

Gently exfoliate a day or two before

Lightly exfoliating in the day or two beforehand lifts away dead skin and helps prevent ingrown hairs. Skip it on the actual day, though, as freshly scrubbed skin can be a little sensitive.

Moisturise — but not on the day

Soft, hydrated skin waxes beautifully, so keep up your usual moisturising routine. Just leave it off on the morning of your appointment so the wax can do its job on clean, dry skin.

Skip the caffeine and alcohol beforehand

Both can make your skin more sensitive, so it's worth going easy on your morning coffee and avoiding alcohol the night before if you can.

Time it around your cycle

If you're having an intimate wax, your skin can be more sensitive in the days just before your period. Booking for a little later in your cycle can make it more comfortable — but don't stress about it too much.

Wear something comfy

Loose, soft clothing afterwards lets your skin breathe and avoids any rubbing on freshly waxed areas.

A quick word on patch tests

For some treatments a patch test is needed beforehand — if that applies to you, I'll always let you know when you book.

Follow these and you'll be set for the smoothest, most comfortable wax possible.

Ready to feel silky smooth? Get in touch or book online and I'll take care of the rest.