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What should you not do before a bikini wax?

Melissa Jannes
Licensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax Educator
Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. Melissa is also a National Educator for Universal Companies. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania. Melissa won the "Best of Beauty" award from Allure magazine in 2012 for the quality of her bikini waxing.

Melissa Jannes

Licensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax Educator

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Don't shave your hair. If you're currently shaving, let your hair grow out for a minimum of 2 weeks before you wax. If you're waxing, wait 3 weeks before your next waxing appointment. It's easier to pull the hair out when it's longer, so the waxing will be more efficient.

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Do they make you wash up before they start your Brazilian wax?

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No one "makes" you, but you should certainly be freshly showered as a courtesy to the esthetician.

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Can I work out/sweat the day after?

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Yes, that is fine but wear cotton underwear and shower right after, then let everything air out after the shower. This will limit the accumulation of bacteria.

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I bleed on my inner labia every time I bikini wax. What should I do?

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Ask for a gentler wax that can be used on sensitive skin. Aftercare is especially important.

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So for just the bikini line area, would they do your navel too, or just the leg area?

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Leg area only.

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Do I have to take my underwear completely off for a bikini wax?

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Yes, you do.

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It just hurts too much but I am very hairy. What do I do?

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Try a depilatory cream like Nair, or shave instead. A beard trimmer can get the hair under control without taking it off completely.

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Can the hair be too long?

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Yes, it works best if the hair is about 1/4 inch long.

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Can I wear skinny jeans a few hours after my Brazilian wax?

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This is not a good idea as they are tight and can irritate the waxed skin. Instead, try wearing something more open or stay at home and wear pajama pants.

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Can we do it on own with homemade sugar wax?

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Yes, you can, by adding sugar, honey and lime water. Boil these ingredients on the stove, then wait for it to cool down before using.

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