How to Prep for Your First Bikini Waxing Appointment
When it comes to the best hair removal options, in the modern world of aesthetic medicine, many will often point to laser hair removal as their preferred option. And while laser hair removal has truly revolutionized the industry, and helped a number of men and women to achieve the smooth, soft, hair-free skin they’ve always wanted – it does have its drawbacks. This is especially true when it comes to the smaller, more intimate areas of the body, especially for women and their bikini lines. For a bikini line area, many experts will agree that the best hair removal option is still waxing. Waxing allows for a far more intimate approach that, despite being slightly painful, ensures a far closer, more direct hair removal. At Ms. Meticulous, one of the city’s premiere medical spas, they offer women’s bikini waxing and countless women have chosen this method for its versatility – it works on any patient with any type of skin, and its ability to provide the best hair removal for smaller, harder to reach areas such as the upper and lower pubic region. While waxing is definitely the best way to go for most women, there are however some important prep methods that many patients simply aren’t aware of. To better educate you on the best way to get ready for the quality waxing appointment you want, here are some important preparation tips.
· Grow It Out!
The first and one of the most important things to know about your waxing appointment is that those with longer hair have better results (not too long though!). The shorter the hair, the more difficult it will be to pull the hair out of the skin as shorter hair is far more difficult to grasp by the wax. Generally, the best thing to do is to let your hair grow out for 3 to 4 weeks and ensure that your hair is ¼ inch or longer.
· Pre-Plan for Pain
The one thing you must always understand is that waxing is still somewhat painful and can cause slight inflammation in some patients. To reduce both of these issues, taking an ibuprofen or two prior to your waxing appointment can help. Or try another pain reliever or aspirin type pill.
· Exfoliate
The best way to maximize the effects of waxing is to often have a spa treatment such as a body scrub done on the area. This will help to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, giving better access to ingrown and smaller hair follicles – allowing for easier access to the waxing solution. Make sure to wait 2-3 weeks after waxing to repeat exfoliation on this area.
· Your Daily Workout
If you’re an active person with a workout regimen, make sure to get your workout in before your waxing appointment, as your skin will be way to tender 1 to 3 days after and it will be susceptible to friction causing pain and chaffing in the area. Plus, the workout before may help improve circulation and allow you to heal your skin from any slight waxing damage.
· Planning a Beach Trip or Pool Party?
Its important to wait at least 3 days after waxing to get into the salty ocean water or even a chlorinated pool, as your skin will be very sensitive – so think before you plan your next few days!
· That Time of the Month
For women, its advised that you plan your waxing appointment 5 days before or after your period, as your skin will be at its most sensitive at this time – therefore causing more pain and discomfort! Plus you do not want to accidentally make a mess or be embarrassed at your favorite spa or waxing place.
For more information on other Spa Treatment methods and more, be sure to contact Ms. Meticulous today!
