If you shave, this is usually about 2 weeks of hair growth. Anything longer than 4 or 5 weeks of growth is too long.
Exfoliate your skin while you’re in the shower. Taking off the dead skin cells will give you a cleaner wax. A few days prior to the waxing, carefully scrub the entire area you plan to wax using a loofah or some body scrub. Don’t put on lotion or oil after your shower. Adding extra products will make your hair slippery, which can make the wax harder to use. If you want, you can sprinkle on a little baby powder. This helps to keep the wax from adhering to the skin and can help with pain management.
Throughout the waxing process, you might need to pause to reheat the wax, especially if this is your first time waxing—you don’t want to rush things! If you don’t have a wax warmer, you can just use the microwave. Put the wax in a microwave-safe bowl, then heat it up 30 seconds at a time until it’s the consistency of warm honey. Some people like to make their own wax using a mixture of honey, sugar and other ingredients. If you go this route, be sure to test it on another part of your body to make sure it takes off the hair cleanly without getting stuck to your skin.
Apply with wax in the direction of your hair growth. It grows in all different directions down there, so be careful to examine each patch of hair before applying the wax. Use the stick to apply the wax in one smooth stroke, like you’re spreading cheese on a cracker. Don’t rub it in or move the stick from side to side, since that could pull or tug on your skin. Some kits come with wax strips, or small strips of cloth. You can use wax strips by smoothing them out onto the wax, but it’s totally optional. Many people find that for Brazilian waxes, just pulling the wax by hand is much easier.
While it might seem easier to go in the same direction as your hair growth, this can make the wax stick, and could even hurt more. Is your skin stinging? Press your hand against your skin, using gentle pressure.
If your pain levels increase, apply more baby powder to your skin. This will keep the wax from sticking to your skin to reduce that stinging feeling.
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Once all the wax is off, you can use a mild body wash to wash the area. Although it may be tempting, don’t take a scalding hot shower after a waxing session. Your skin is likely going to be slightly dry and irritated, and hot water can make it more painful.
Look for a moisturizer that’s non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores. If your skin feels inflamed even after moisturizing, apply a cool compress to help the inflammation go down.
Similarly, you may want to stay away from sexual contact or nude sunbathing for a few days. Since your skin is newly exposed, it will get irritated quickly.
