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It’s no secret that many women and men prefer to manage their body hair through waxing. While there are other viable options such as shaving, laser, IPL, sugaring, threading, depilatory creams, and more, waxing remains one of, if not the most popular, methods for removing unwanted body hair.

While shaving and depilatory creams do a good job of quickly and painlessly removing hair from the skin’s surface, the hair follicles remain intact, leading to regrowth and stubble in as little as a few days. Waxing pulls the hair from the root, ensuring baby-smooth skin for around 4 to 6 weeks. While threading and laser hair removal both offer long-lasting results, these treatments either take much longer to perform, cost more, or require highly specialised equipment.

Regular waxing weakens hair follicles, resulting in thinner, finer, and sparser hair regrowth over time. While this varies from person to person, some clients notice that hair stops growing altogether after repeated sessions. 

Waxing completely removes the risk of cuts, nicks, or razor burns posed by shaving; the risk of chemical burns or irritation from depilatory creams; and the risk of ingrown hair caused by shaving or improper epilating. While there is still a small risk of ingrown hairs when waxing, this can be negated with regular exfoliation.

Certain body hair management techniques are less or completely ineffective on certain skin and hair tones or not suitable for whole-body use. For example, laser hair removal is less effective on blonde, grey, or fine hair, while depilatory creams should not be used on the face or sensitive areas. Skilled estheticians can effectively wax on any skin or hair type on the whole body.

The honest truth is that it depends on the person and area being waxed, the products used, and the esthetician's skill. Hair around the genitals and pubic areas is thicker than on the rest of the body and requires more force to remove, underarm skin is thinner and more sensitive, and facial nerve endings are more concentrated. For first-time waxers, waxing in these areas might cause a degree of pain; however, there are steps you can take to minimise discomfort (see next question).

With repeated sessions, any pain and discomfort associated with waxing ease as the hair grows back thinner and sparser. After only a handful of sessions, many clients experience waxing as either nearly or entirely pain-free.

If you’re worried about pain or discomfort for an upcoming waxing session, feel free to try any of these steps:

Work with a waxing professional

An experienced professional will understand how to get you in and out of the salon as quickly, painlessly, and effortlessly as possible. Reputable salons will carry high-quality waxing products, understand exactly how to use them, and so reduce the risk of pain, discomfort, and irritation.

Exfoliate before waxing

Exfoliate within 24 hours before waxing to remove any dead skin cells and make the hair more ‘available’ for the wax to grip. 

Avoid caffeine, stimulants, and alcohol before waxing

Caffeine and other stimulants that ‘excite’ the nervous system can make the skin more sensitive and susceptible to pain. Many non-prescription analgesics (painkillers) contain caffeine. Excessive alcohol consumption before waxing may cause the skin to dry out slightly more than usual, opening up the possibility of irritation. 

Apply a numbing cream, but check with your waxing professional first

Topical numbing creams help to reduce the pain associated with waxing; however, we strongly encourage you to check with your waxing professional before application. You must remove all numbing cream residue before applying the wax, so double-check that the product you’re using is safe for waxing and won’t interfere with the wax’s ability to adhere to the hair properly. Some numbing creams may contain oily or greasy ingredients, which can create a barrier and prevent effective hair removal. 

We recommend using numbing creams specifically formulated to be wax-safe.