Waxing is the process of hair removal from the root by using a covering of a sticky substance, such as wax, to adhere to body hair, and then removing this covering and pulling out the hair from the follicle. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, pubic hair (called bikini waxing), legs, arms, back, abdomen, knuckles, and feet. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair.

Length Is a Key

For the best waxing experience, it is important for first-timers to not go to the process blind. For maximum results, it is ideal to grow hair out to at least one-eighth of an inch before going in for your first wax. Depending on where you’re getting waxed, you can either trim hair the day before or shave far enough in advance so that hair grows to this optimum length for your appointment date. Once you’ve begun waxing, book your appointments in conjunction with your hair growth, typically every three to five weeks.

Never Shave Between Waxes

Even the most seasoned clients are making the biggest mistake – they shaving between waxes. It seems like a quick fix for stubble, but shaving removes hair at skin level only, so it reappears in one to four days, and over time the skin itself becomes coarse. The detriments of shaving are countless, especially if you’re trying to reap the benefits of waxing. With regular waxing, hair may eventually become finer and grow more slowly.