Your In-Between Wax Routine: Week-by-Week Guide
What you do between wax appointments is just as important as the wax itself. Follow this expert-approved routine to prevent ingrown hairs, maintain smooth skin, and get the best results from every wax.
1
Day 1-2 After Wax
Soothe & Protect
- Apply pure aloe vera or witch hazel to calm redness
- Avoid hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms
- Wear loose, breathable clothing — cotton underwear for bikini wax
- Skip the gym — sweat can irritate freshly waxed skin
- No fragranced products, deodorant on waxed areas, or retinol
2
Day 3-7
Begin Gentle Care
- Resume normal showering but avoid harsh soaps on waxed areas
- Start using fragrance-free moisturizer daily
- Avoid direct sun exposure; use SPF 50 on exposed waxed areas
- No touching or picking at the waxed area
3
Week 2
Start Exfoliating
- Begin gentle exfoliation 2-3x per week with AHA/BHA or soft scrub
- Continue daily moisturizing
- Apply ingrown hair prevention serum (Tend Skin or glycolic acid toner)
- Cotton underwear and breathable fabrics to prevent friction bumps
4
Week 3
Maintain & Prepare
- Continue exfoliation routine
- Hair should start growing back finer and softer
- Don't shave — let it grow for your next wax appointment
- Book your next wax for week 4-6 to stay on cycle
5
Week 4-6
Time for Your Next Wax
- Hair should be ¼ inch (grain of rice length) for optimal waxing
- Exfoliate 24 hours before your appointment (not day-of)
- Avoid caffeine day of your appointment
- Book your wax to maintain the cycle — consistency = less pain, less hair