What to Expect During Your Wax — A First-Timer's Guide
Nervous about your first professional wax? Here's a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of what happens during each type of waxing service so there are zero surprises.
Brazilian Wax
15-25 minutesPain: Moderate first time, decreases with each visit
- 1Your esthetician will have you undress from the waist down in a private room
- 2Lie on the table — you can bend your knees for comfort
- 3Hard wax is applied in small sections at a time
- 4Wax is removed in quick strips — each pull takes less than a second
- 5Your esthetician may ask you to hold skin taut or adjust position
- 6Soothing aloe or tea tree oil is applied after
Eyebrow Wax/Threading
10-15 minutesPain: Mild — slight pinching sensation
- 1Sit upright in the esthetician's chair
- 2They'll discuss your desired shape and brow goals
- 3For threading: a cotton thread removes hair with precise twisting motions
- 4For waxing: warm wax is applied and removed in strips
- 5Tweezers clean up any stray hairs
- 6Aloe vera or cooling gel is applied
Full Body Wax
60-90 minutesPain: Varies by area — legs are easy, underarms more sensitive
- 1Your esthetician will work section by section: arms, legs, underarms, etc.
- 2You'll be asked to change positions as needed
- 3Premium hard wax is used — it grips hair, not skin
- 4Each body area takes 5-15 minutes
- 5Soothing lotion applied to all waxed areas
Leg Wax
20-30 minutes (full legs)Pain: Low — legs are one of the least painful areas
- 1Lie on the table comfortably
- 2Wax is applied from ankle to thigh in sections
- 3Knees are done separately with extra care
- 4Full legs include feet and toes if needed
- 5Moisturizer applied after
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