Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Brazilian Wax

So you are ready to start waxing? You've read a ton online and chatted with a few friends. Let me start by saying, the pain is NOT as bad as you've heard. That is the number 1 comment I get after my clients first Brazilian wax. So now that we have squared that worry away, let's get to preparation and what you need to know before your appointment.

• First off, we cannot wax if you are on Accutane. This medication causes skin thinning all over the body and can cause tearing.

• Hair needs to be about 1/4in minimum (or the length of a grain of rice). Any shorter, wax cannot grab the hair. Long hair is fine, but can be a bit more painful. I DO NOT recommend trimming before your visit, in case you cut it too short.

• Exfoliate your intimate area the night before. This helps the waxer get all the hair from the root.

• Brazilian waxing is fabulous before wearing a bikini, but to get the true benefits of Brazilian waxing, you will want to continue to wax every 4 weeks. Brazilian waxing will thin out the hair over time and reduce/eliminate ingrowns. Only getting waxed before trips does yield smooth skin, but none of the long term benefits.

• Consuming Caffeine or Cannibas within a few hours of your visit can make the waxing session a bit more painful.

• Waxing during menstruation is possible as long as you are using a tampon or menstrual cup. However, waxing during menstruation can be a bit more painful due to existing sensitivities from your cycle.

• If your doctor approves of your use of NSAIDS (Tylenol, Advil, etc.), then you can take them about 30-45min prior to visit to ease the pain.

• You will likely experience a very small amount of pinpoint bleeding. This happens when the hair is removed from the root the first time.

• Bring clean, breathable underwear to wear post wax. We do not want tight clothing or friction irritating the freshly waxed skin.

• Do not schedule your wax within 24hrs of swimming, exposure to sand, sitting in a jacuzzi, etc. There is a potential to introduce bacteria and irritation to the freshly waxed skin.

• No sauna, hot yoga, gym, sex, friction, steaming water, exfoliating, or heavy sweating immediately after waxing. It is recommended to wait 12-24hrs.