Prepping Up for Your 1st Waxing Session? Here’s What to Expect?

Allowing strips of wax to be placed on your skin and letting a stranger rip off sensitive hair doesn't sound like a fun way to spend the evening. In fact, many share the horrors of their first-session, clearly stating that it hurts. Truth be told- it does hurt, and there is no way around it.

There are some who have also claimed that it gets easier in the second session as the body gets used to the pain. However, this is more of a mental thing than it is physical and, if one prepares themselves properly, then chances are that they would not face much issues (or pain) even during their first-waxing session.

In words of a waxing expert-

"One should always keep the skin hydrated by consuming plenty of water or healthy fluids. With that; one should not ignore the importance of a good moisturiser."

Here's how one should prep up for their first-ever waxing session.

• Exfoliate Properly:

The night before the waxing session; one should take a nice bath and exfoliate the area that helps the hair stand more pronounced. This also assists reduce the dead skin cells.

It is pivotal to do this the night before the session (and not immediately before the waxing session) to prevent the skin from getting oversensitive. Many make the mistake of bathing before the session resulting in more skin irritations after the waxing session.

• Use Moisturiser (Lots Of It) Immediately After:

After exfoliating the skin; one needs to moisturise it to re-hydrate the skin. Again it is important to re-hydrate the skin the night before the session. This will help the wax by not allowing it to stick down properly and grab all the hair.

• Wear Loose Clothing The Day You Hit The Salon:

Before hitting the beauty salon in Darwin; one should leave behind their leggings and skinny jeans. Instead; one should get into something loosely fitted to prevent friction in those areas. And that increases the possibilities of developing any after wax burns.

• Readying The Skin And Hair:

It is very important to prepare the skin and hair before going off to the salon. One should check if the hair has growth enough for the wax to grab it. Ideally, the hair should be a quarter of an inch for proper waxing.

With it; one should also look to set the appointment in the morning before the skin starts to get clammy. Use good sunscreen to safeguard the skin from the UV rays and wear full sleeves to guard it. This prevents the skin from getting more sensitive.

This will lessen the pain considerably, but if one must, then pop a Tylenol or Ibuprofen to reduce the pain experienced after the session.

Other Considerations To Keep In Mind:

• One should avoid excessive heat such as hot tubs or saunas
• Not using tanning beds
• Keeping the waxed area away from sunlight following the 24-hours after the waxing session.
• Lastly, don't touch the waxed area as it could increase the chances of irritation and infection.

So, before opting for a wax salon in Darwin keep these aspects in mind. It will reduce the pain experience and allow one to make the most of their waxing session.