5 things to know before going for a waxing appointment

5 Things to know before booking that waxing appointment

Perin Sidhu

19 Jan 2016

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Never neglect wax aftercare
If there's one thing that should never be taken for granted, it is aftercare. After waxing, your skin is prone to irritation. To soothe that aloe vera is a great agent to have lying in your fridge after a fresh wax session. Cool aloe gel always does the trick.
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Soft wax versus hard wax
Always do your research. Soft wax is done with paper or muslin strips, and hard wax is removed without strips. If your skn is sensitive, opt for hard wax.
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Avoid the sun right after a wax
We learnt this the hard way. One should avoid being exposed continously to the sun or even exercise right after a wax to avoid the skin from getting chafed.
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The long term effects of waxing are worth it
Compared to shaving accidents, we would rather endure the tinge of pain that comes with waxing for smooth looking underarms. Shaving nicks? No please.
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Don’t go five days before or five days after your period
Ladies, that monthly cycle will save you a ton of pain. Avoid booking a wax session 5 days before or after your period. Due to the surge of hormones, your pain threshold levels may be affected. Save yourself the trouble and make an appointment after your period. Comfort is key when it comes to waxing.

Know it’ll hurt but it will get better each time. Or so they said.

Waxing – it may not be a girl’s best friend but it gets the work of hair removal done in quite a jiffy. Apart from the pain, we love how the effects of a wax are more long lasting than a shave.

However with time, we have learnt the art of waxing the hard way. There are a few thoughts which always linger on our minds when it comes to fixing an appointment and going through the process. For starters, when a therapist asks if the pull was painful, we should not lie to act tough. This ‘vital’ piece of information can help to save us some pain. The therapist will most likely cool the wax further or pay more caution when waxing to ensure a comfortable session.

If you could relate to the above point, you would most likely agree with the 5 other things we wish we knew before waxing. Head over to the gallery to check if you agree.

Perin Sidhu

Photos: Getty Images

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