Getting waxed can be intimidating. If you have ever talked to a seasoned waxing specialist and they tell you that the first wax is the hardest, they’re usually right. Your first waxing session is a new experience. Although your specialist will make the experience as painless and professional as possible, your pain threshold and hair growth cycle may take some time to adjust. Waxing only gets better with time, which is why it’s important to get into an established routine.
Whether you’re a first-timer or you’ve been waxed multiple times, it’s important to understand why that first wax feels different and how sticking with it has major benefits. You’ll walk into your first session feeling confident and informed, and leave feeling smooth and ready to come back in 4-6 weeks!
Your Hair Growth Cycles Are Unbalanced
When you shave hair from your body, you are only removing it from the surface of the skin. In contrast, waxing removes hair from the root, beneath the skin. Shaving leaves hair at different stages of the growth cycle, which can lead to uneven and patchy regrowth. During your first waxing session, the specialist removes hair of varying lengths and stages: some hairs are short, while others are long; some are coarse, and others are fine. Regular waxing helps synchronize the hair growth cycles, resulting in faster sessions and smoother outcomes.
Your Skin Is Adjusting
Waxing is beneficial because, along with removing your body hair, it also removes a thin layer of dead skin cells, exfoliating your skin and leaving you with that smooth, glowy look. However, this also means that if it’s your first time getting waxed, your skin is most likely not used to this level of exfoliation. The area is a bit more sensitive the first time because your skin and follicles haven’t adjusted to it yet. Your skin will react less and heal more quickly after multiple sessions.
Your Pain Tolerance Is Building
Over time, your pain tolerance will improve, and waxing sessions will get much easier and less painful. Our waxing specialists are highly trained and will make the experience as painless as possible; however, it will still take time to adjust. We always use a light oil or our healing ointment after waxing clients to help soothe the area.
It Only Gets Better With Time
There are so many benefits of waxing that outweigh the sting you feel. Once you get the first wax out of the way, everything changes!
- Hair Grows Back Thinner, Sparser, and Softer
Waxing removes hair directly from the root, leading to weakened follicles over time. With consistent waxing, hair regrowth becomes thinner and finer.
- Appointments Become Faster and Easier
Shorter hair results in faster sessions. By your third or fourth appointment, many clients notice that the process takes less time and is significantly more comfortable.
- Long Lasting Results
Shaving only removes hair from the surface while waxing pulls it from the root. This means that rather than seeing regrowth in 1-2 days with shaving, your skin will be smooth and glowy for 4-6 weeks. Additionally, the more you wax, the slower and sparser your regrowth will be.
Your First Wax Is Just The Beginning
The first wax may be the hardest, but it is just the beginning of your waxing journey. After getting past that initial wax, you’ll notice finer regrowth, smoother results, and less painful sessions. If you stay consistent with your waxes, you’ll wonder what took you so long to try it in the first place!
