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Step 1: Exfoliate the area to be waxed with a brush, loofah, or soap before your appointment. Remove as much hair as possible because if you have any short hairs<\/a>, the wax won’t stick, and it will hurt even more when the wax is ripped off.<\/li>\n- Step 2: Take an Ibuprofen about 30-45 minutes before your appointment. Before you get a bikini wax, many people end up bleeding and cramping \u2013 taking Ibuprofen can help reduce discomfort and pain by reducing inflammation<\/a> and muscle aches after getting waxed. It also reduces the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from scarring from overly aggressive pushing during the waxing process, which happens more often than not in people with darker skin tones.<\/li>\n
- Step 3: Drink plenty of water before and after your appointment to help soothe the skin.<\/li>\n
- Step 4: Wear loose clothing to your appointment so the area can breathe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Guide for a painless bikini wax<\/h2>\n
I’ve been thinking about getting a bikini wax for the longest time, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I’m not sure what stopped me. Embarrassment, fear of the unknown, and maybe a little bit because my mom always told me never to go to a salon and get Brazilian done – she’s afraid they will leave me scarred for life! It wasn’t until recently that I decided to bite the bullet and give this Brazilian waxing thing a try for myself. Now don’t let anyone tell you it’s easy or painless. This process hurts like hell (no pun intended), but with these tips, hopefully, your first time can be as smooth as possible:<\/p>\n
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Do your research. There are a few things you need to consider before booking your appointment. First, what style of bikini wax do you want? If you’re unsure, ask your technician for recommendations. Also, be sure to ask about the salon’s policies on tipping – most places expect a tip of around 15-20%.<\/p>\nPrepare yourself mentally and physically. The night before your appointment, make sure you exfoliate your entire bikini area using either a sugar scrub or loofah<\/a>. This will help remove any dead skin cells and make the waxing process less painful. Avoid moisturizing products as they can make the waxing more difficult.<\/p>\n