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QuestionWhat should you not do before a bikini wax?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.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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QuestionDo they make you wash up before they start your Brazilian wax?Community AnswerNo one "makes" you, but you should certainly be freshly showered as a courtesy to the esthetician.
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QuestionCan I work out/sweat the day after?Community AnswerYes, 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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QuestionI bleed on my inner labia every time I bikini wax. What should I do?Community AnswerAsk for a gentler wax that can be used on sensitive skin. Aftercare is especially important.
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QuestionSo for just the bikini line area, would they do your navel too, or just the leg area?Houston EnterpriseCommunity AnswerLeg area only.
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QuestionDo I have to take my underwear completely off for a bikini wax?Community AnswerYes, you do.
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QuestionIt just hurts too much but I am very hairy. What do I do?Community AnswerTry 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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QuestionCan the hair be too long?Community AnswerYes, it works best if the hair is about 1/4 inch long.
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QuestionCan I wear skinny jeans a few hours after my Brazilian wax?lilian nabilCommunity AnswerThis 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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QuestionCan we do it on own with homemade sugar wax?lilian nabilCommunity AnswerYes, 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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