Small Bumps Are a Normal Reaction: Waxing irritates and stresses the skin, which can result in a mild inflammatory reaction called folliculitis. This appears in the form of a bumpy rash that shows up after hair removal.
- DON'T have sex immediately after a wax.
- DON'T take a bath immediately after a wax.
- DON'T do an intense workout right after a wax.
- DON'T exfoliate after a wax.
- DON'T take a super hot shower after a wax.
- DO: Stay away from artificial fragrances and colored soaps, lotions, and sprays.
- DO: Avoid wearing tight clothes.
The facts are, with superior product and expert technique, waxing won't cause hyperpigmentation at all. Products or packages on offer that include serums claiming to reduce hyperpigmentation after waxing are essentially degrading to the wax industry. Skin damage due to waxing is unacceptable.
While it depends on many factors, results from waxing can last up to 6 weeks. However, this doesn't mean you're hair-free for this long. You'll probably start to see new hair growth around 3 to 4 weeks.
Moisturize from the day or second day after your waxing appointment so as to avoid clogging your pores or exposing skin to chemicals and fragrances. Use Antiseptic Creams or Hydrocortisone Creams. If you do this under expert guidance, you will be able to keep inflammation, itching, irritation and rashes at bay.
“Getting waxed religiously every three to four weeks — throughout the entire year, not just during the bare-all summer months — is the secret to both less pain and better results,†says Gilliland.
People with sensitive skin can get histamine bumps after epilation. Those epilating for the first time will certainly get red bumps soon after. The bumps usually subside in a couple of hours, but you can apply some anti-histamine cream to get some quick relief.
Bikini area"For a bikini wax, those who frequent the beach benefit from waxing their bikini line every two weeks. But for a full bikini or Brazilian bikini service, you're recommended to come in every three to four weeks. This allows the proper amount of time for regrowth," Coba says.
Bikini Area"In the short and long term, waxing will allow for hair growth to become softer and more sparse. For a bikini wax, those who frequent the beach benefit from waxing their bikini line every two weeks. But, for a full bikini or Brazilian bikini service, you're recommended to come in every three to four weeks.
So next time you get ready to lather up, keep this in mind to prevent razor bumps:
- Wet the skin and hair with warm water. Then add a gentle soap.
- Use a sharp blade.
- Don't forget the shaving gel.
- Shave in the direction that the hair is growing.
- Moisturize the skin after shaving.
- Play it extra safe with your bikini line.
Most of the time you can relieve discomfort by doing the following:
- Do NOT squeeze pimples.
- Stop shaving for a while.
- Soak in a warm tub or take a shower and let the warm water spray your pubic area.
- Pat the skin (don't rub) with a soft towel or use a hair dryer on the low or cool setting.
- Apply lotion (fragrance-free)
No hair, totally bare: That's a full Brazilian bikini wax. "This includes the front, the labia, and the back." It's not for the faint-of-heart for reasons that should be pretty obvious, but if you just feel more comfortable with zero hair anywhere, this is the style for you.
Once you start waxing, the best way to get closer to a permanent result is to continue waxing every 3-6 weeks. If there's a special event that calls for waxing out of your schedule, you and your esthetician can make slight changes to rework your entire wax regime without disrupting your hair's growth cycle too badly.
Hollywood WaxThis style is technically the most extreme bikini wax because it has no hairier variations like the Brazilian. With a Hollywood bikini wax, no hair is left behind -- from front to under to behind itself.
A Brazilian wax leaves a small strip of hair (triangle-, square-, rectangle-, or oval-shaped) at the front of the pubic area while removing all surrounding hair, including the hair on your backside. Your waxer will take off most of your pubic hair in the front, leaving a small triangle or rectangular strip."
How to Prepare for Your Brazilian Bikini Wax
- Please shower before your appointment.
- Hair must be a quarter of an inch (about 10-14 days of growth) to adhere correctly to the wax.
- Resist the urge to shave between sessions.
- Gently exfoliate the night before or take a warm bath to prep the skin before your wax.
- Chill.
A good esthetician will hunt down and remove any ingrown hairs at the time of treatment, but some may result afterward. After your 24-hour hiatus from exfoliating, resume exfoliating the area to ensure oils and skin don't build up and result in future ingrown hairs. You can also use acne wash pads.
