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What should I do after waxing?

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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After your waxing appointment, keep the area clean, don't shave stray hairs, and exfoliate regularly.

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Does it hurt when you get your eyebrows waxed?

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Yes, but it is only momentary. It also depends on how much hair is being removed and how thick it is.

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Why is the skin removed during waxing?

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The skin is removed when you wax because it is very sticky and pulls on the top layer of skin. Follow the steps on this list and to prepare your skin for waxing.

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For how many days after waxing should I wear loose clothes?

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It depends on how sensitive your skin is. Personally, I would go for loose pants for a while, as tight ones prevents skin from breathing, and encourage the accumulation of dead skin and sweat (which may cause ingrown hairs). A few days is probably sufficient but you'll have to take into account your skin type, your activity levels, the weather, etc.

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Can hair on your legs be too long for waxing?

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No. You should be able to wax long hairs fine.

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Can I get a bikini wax while I'm on my period?

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Waxing salons would probably not allow that. Just wait until your period finishes.

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How much does waxing hurt?

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It feels quite painful but only for a split second. It shouldn't really bother you once you rip the strip off.

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