Before waxing your legs, make sure your hair is the size of a grain or 1/4 inch (about 6 mm); exfoliate gently; moisturize; take a shower; avoid heavy sun exposure; and clean & dry. This is not only important for smooth skin but also makes the process easy, especially if you are someone from Arizona, then it is a must for you to do this. Today, in this blog, I, Chaunacy, with my 8 years of experience as a local licensed esthetician in Arizona, am sharing the full guide for you for preparing legs for waxing.
Why Pre-Waxing Preparation Matters?
If you want a smooth, less painful, better hygiene maintenance and fewer ingrown hairs, then it is very important to take better preparation at least 24 hours earlier before taking the waxing service on your legs. Now, have a look below and know more about why preparation matters in leg waxing.
- Better hair removal: All the dirt, oil and dead skin will be removed if you nourish them properly, and then it will take out the hair from the root easily.
- Less pain: Waxing could be a little bit painful, and if you are doing this for the first time, then it might be more painful for you. A proper exfoliation, dead skin removal and softening the hairs allow the wax to grip and take out the hair more properly. Though if you choose experienced experts from somewhere like Sugar & Wax Haven, then you can expect less painful and more comfortable waxing.
- Hygiene and Infection Control: As an expert I know how important it is to maintain hygiene and infection control. But you will be surprised to know that this is mostly in your hands. Though estheticians disinfect the areas before waxing, if it is not done properly, then you may face unwanted infection or rash issues. So if you take the preparation from earlier, then it will wipe out pathogens that enter during the hair removal process.
- Fewer ingrown hairs: A good preparation before leg waxing will remove the dead skin cells, which allows the hair to come out and ensures it grabs the wax properly.
- Less skin irritation: when you exfoliate and clean them properly, the wax will only stick to the hair, which will smoothly remove the hair without irritation.
5 Essential Steps to Follow Before Waxing Your Legs
The process of pre-waxing preparation is very easy; you just need to clean, exfoliate, wear loose clothes, and drink a bit of water for a smooth result. Moreover, you need to skip extreme sun exposure and oily skin care products at least 24 hours before the waxing schedule. So this was just a one-line answer; below, I am sharing the whole procedure step by step for pre-waxing preparation.
Clean and Dry Your Skin Properly
This one is very important, and proper cleaning and drying of the skin is directly connected to the hair removal process. For your betterment, we have divided them into 3 different time frames.
- The day before waxing: This is the start. On this day, gently exfoliate the skin and remove all dead skin. But make sure you don’t overexfoliate or use chemical exfoliants like retinoids or AHA/BHA; otherwise, it may increase the sensitivity of your skin. Before the day of waxing, you can use a light, non-greasy moisturizer, which will soften the hair without heavy oiliness.
- Day of waxing: First, have a shower, preferably with warm water, which will remove oil and open the pores and soften the hair and make it easy to remove. In that case, you can use gentle, non-moisturising soap or a body wash to remove all the dirt, sweat, and oils. As you remove all existing ones, don’t use any type of lotions, oils, or chemical products on the day of waxing.
- Immediate Final Cleansing: Though this final cleansing has been taken care of by the waxing service providers like Sugar & Wax Haven, I still feel you should know this, as you can get sweaty and moisture that can still stay on your skin. In that case, you need to dry the skin completely with talcum powder or specialized pre-waxing powder to dry it completely.
Exfoliate Your Legs Before Waxing
As mentioned earlier, you need to exfoliate the skin at least 24 hours before. This step will not only remove the dead skin but also take out the ungrown hair. But this process should be very gentle, and you should use soft exfoliating gloves, a soft body scrub, a dry brush, or a loofah to remove dead skin.
Avoid Sun Exposure Before Waxing
If you ignore avoiding sun exposure, then it may damage your skin and increase the risk of burns and pain. In Arizona, most of the clients come with such issues. In fact, a few days ago, I had to deny one of our clients waxing after the initial assessment due to a sunburn. So be careful. Apart from that, there are some other issues that you may face with sun exposure before waxing, like increased sensitivity, pain, skin damage, irritation, and reduced effectiveness.
Wear Loose and Comfortable Clothing
You should wear loose and comfortable clothes, which will help prevent skin irritation and improve blood circulation. Not only that, but when you wear those breathable clothes, it will reduce sweating and reduce the risk of infection.
Pain Relief (Optional)
I personally never recommend this to my clients, as pain relievers have side effects. However, you can still use it if you feel a lot of pain while waxing. But if you take waxing from experts like Sugar & Wax Haven, then you can expect to have a smooth and less painful leg waxing.
FAQs
How long do waxes typically last?
A proper waxing typically lasts around 3–6 weeks, depending on your hair growth. But when you take this method regularly, it will make the hair growth finer and slower.
What is the 24-hour rule after waxing?
After waxing in the next 24 hours, you should not exercise, expose yourself to heat, wear tight clothes, use perfumed product or swim in a pool. You need to keep your skin cool, dry and clean to save it from irritation and bacterial infection.
How often should you wax your legs?
After every 3–6 weeks, you should take a waxing. Regular waxing will slow the growth of hair and make its regrowth finer.
Take preparation before waxing
All the preparation for leg waxing is very easy; you just need to perform it properly to ensure a smooth leg waxing. However, I covered all the steps that you need to do for preparation, but still, if you are confused about any point, then you can contact me or any of our experts from Sugar & Wax Haven. Thanks for your time.
