What you need to know about bikini wax

Your first bikini wax is a seriously daunting beauty experience. But knowledge is the first step to demystifying an experience that. If done right, it causes only minimal discomfort. There’s also the major upside of not having to worry about your bikini line this summer, which we guarantee will make all beach experiences considerably less stressful. Here are 5 things you should know before your first bikini wax.

What you need to know about bikini wax

1.What are the most common mistakes women make before a bikini wax?

Consuming alcohol thinking that it will ease the pain, but it tightens pores, which can lead to a painful waxing experience. Also, trimming hair too short before waxing because they think the hair is too long. Or shaving between waxing services, which reverses the benefits of waxing, including removing hair from the root and having silky smooth skin.

2.How to reduce pain?

Consuming alcohol thinking that it will ease the pain, but it tightens pores, which can lead to a painful waxing experience. Also, trimming hair too short before waxing because they think the hair is too long. Or shaving between waxing services, which reverses the benefits of waxing, including removing hair from the root and having silky smooth skin.

3.How long should hair be "down there" to achieve the best bikini wax?

In order to achieve the best waxing results, make sure that your hair is grown out to about one-eighth to one-fourth of an inch. This is the ideal length for hair to be before waxing because it will allow the wax to better grip the hair and be released from the root, rather than just the hair above the skin being removed.

4.What are some of the dos and don'ts pre- and post-bikini waxing?

Do: Exfoliate in between waxing to reduce the chance of ingrown hairs.

Do: Use sun protection when exposing your skin to the sun. It is especially important during the first 24 hours after waxing in order to avoid redness.

Do: Let your waxer know before your appointment if you have any allergies, health conditions, or are taking any medication, like Accutane, or if you are using any topical lotions or creams, which are not compatible with waxing.

Don’t: Use numbing products or pain relief medicine, such as Advil, as it is not necessary.

Don’t: Take alcohol (and other stimulants such as caffeine) prior to waxing, stimulants tighten the pores.

5.What types of skin reactions or conditions come about as a result of improper bikini waxing?

Hard and honey strip wax applied too hot can cause the skin to burn, itch or bleed. Additionally, some medications or medical conditions can cause the skin to react. These skin reactions can be reduced by an experienced waxer, who should have a keen eye for problems she sees on the customer’s skin prior to waxing and the waxing technique they use.

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