| 1.
Take a pain reliever 30 minutes
to an hour before your waxing
appointment to lessen the pain
you’ll feel during and
after the procedure.
2.
Avoid waxing during your period
(or even up to three days before
your period) and when you’re
pregnant because you are more
sensitive to pain and bruising
during that time.
3.
Expect that waxing your underarm,
arm, and leg areas is less painful
than waxing delicate areas such
as your bikini line.
4.
We all have different skin types
and pain tolerance, so waxing
may be painful for some people,
while totally comfortable for
others.
5.
When you do waxing on a regular
basis, you will feel less pain
as you did the first time.
6.
If you’re about
to go sleeveless or ready to
hit the beach, get a wax one
to two days before exposing
those “bald” areas.
You need give your waxed area
breathing room and a least a
day of recuperation, especially
if your skin gets a little red
and tender.
7.
Inform the attendant if it’s
your first time to get a wax.
That way, she could guide you
step-by-step and be gentler
with the procedure.
8.
Avoid wearing clothes that are
tight on the waxed areas (for
example, a sleeved shirt that
is tight on the armpit). It
may irritate your waxed skin
and lead to rashes or ingrown
hairs.
9.
Don’t drink a lot
of caffeine on the day of your
appointment. It stimulates your
nervous system, making your
more prone to pain. |
Waxing
has earned its reputation for being
an excruciating process. Who could
forget the real-life scene in 40 Year
Old Virgin where Steve Carell gets
a chest wax for the first time? Audiences
cringed as Steve let out a screech.