First-Time Waxing: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Beloved Beauty Salon Blog

Feeling a little nervous about your first waxing appointment? That is completely normal. At Beloved Beauty Salon, a ladies-only salon in France Cluster, International City, our female team does waxing every day and will make sure you feel comfortable. Here is how to prepare, what happens during your appointment and how to look after your skin afterwards.

Before Your Appointment

• Let the hair grow to about 5 mm, roughly the length of a grain of rice. This usually takes 2 to 3 weeks after shaving.
• Exfoliate gently one or two days before, but not on the day itself.
• Have a shower and skip body lotion or oil on the area, so the wax can grip the hair.
• Avoid sunbathing or a fresh tan on the area before your appointment.
• Tell us if you use retinol or other strong skincare, or have any skin condition, so we can advise you.

What Happens During Waxing

Your therapist will cleanse the skin, apply wax in small sections and remove it quickly in the direction that suits the hair growth. Each section only takes a few seconds. The first session can feel more noticeable, but most clients find it gets easier with regular appointments as the hair grows back finer.

Which Areas Can Be Waxed?

We offer waxing for the face, underarms, arms, legs and body. If you prefer threading for your eyebrows and upper lip, we offer that too. See our Body and Lash & Brow pages for more.

Aftercare: The First 24 Hours

• Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam and swimming.
• Skip the gym and heavy sweating.
• Wear loose, breathable clothes over the waxed area.
• Avoid sun exposure and self-tan.
• Keep the area clean and avoid perfumed products.

Preventing Ingrown Hairs

From two or three days after waxing, exfoliate gently a few times a week and moisturise daily. Booking your waxing every 4 to 6 weeks keeps the hair on the same growth cycle, so results look smoother for longer.

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