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Here’s what you need to know before you go for your waxing appointment.

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Introduction

<p>There’s a whole process to preparing for get your body hair waxed or shaved. There’s no point if you go too early in your hair growth cycle, it won’t come off. If you go too late, it can result in tears and the experience can be extra painful.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your waxing appointment:&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><br></p>

Grow your hair

<h4><strong>Grow Your Hair Out</strong></h4>

<p>It might sound counter-intuitive since you&rsquo;re trying to remove your hair, but it needs to get worse before it gets better. In order for the wax to thoroughly grip the hairs, the hairs need some length. At the minimum, they should be just shy of 1 cm, about the length of a grain of rice. If they are shorter than this, some hairs may not come out right away. Shorter hair is more painful to remove, so these extra few millimeters are absolutely worth it. Everyone&rsquo;s hair will grow at different rates, but the general suggestion is to not shave for a week or two before your waxing <a href="https://merisehat.pk/doctors/karachi">appointment</a>.</p>

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Exfoliate

<h4><strong>Exfoliate</strong></h4>

<p>Exfoliating the waxing area in the days leading up to your appointment will help to get rid of dead skin which will help the wax stick to the hairs. Exfoliating can also help to expose any ingrown hairs so they can be picked up by the wax. But don&rsquo;t exfoliate too close to your appointment, as you don&rsquo;t want your skin to be overly sensitive. Instead, do this 2 or 3 days beforehand. Waxing is also an exfoliant, so preparing the <a href="https://merisehat.pk/article/before-and-after-make-up-how-to-prep-your-skin-and-how-to-clean-it-off">skin </a>beforehand is great, but the area will also get cleared of any remaining dead skin cells during treatment.</p>

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Use high quality products

<h4><b>Use High-Quality Products</b></h4><p> Some skin products will clog your pores, which can actually make waxing more difficult. If there is a buildup of product in the pores, it can make it more difficult and painful for the hair follicles to pull out of the pores. Try to only use non-comedogenic (non-blackhead causing and pore filling) skin products on the area of waxing leading up to your appointment. And forget about using coconut oil; the popular product may leave your skin feeling smooth but it is a major culprit for clogged pores.</p><p><br></p>

Know Your Skin

<h4><b>Know Your Skin</b></h4><p> If you have any moles, beauty marks, or other spots that could cause an issue, point them out to the skin care specialist doing your waxing. Any cuts, inflammation, or rashes on the waxing area need to be healed before you get any waxing completed. If your skin unexpectedly breaks out in a rash or you get an unexpected cut, you may need to reschedule your waxing appointment.</p><p><br></p>

moisturise

<h4><b>Moisturize</b><br></h4><p> On the days leading up to your waxing appointment, you should keep the area that will be waxed moisturized. This will help the wax grip and can help reduce pain. On the actual day of the waxing, avoid using any moisturizing creams, as the moisturizer may coat the hairs and cause the wax not to grip. If you do moisturize earlier in the day before your appointment, wipe the area that will be waxed with a warm, damp cloth.</p><p><br></p><div><br></div>