Fall is upon us, which means cozy sweaters, football games, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice everything! As the weather cools down, your skin starts to change too.
Cooler air and indoor heat can leave skin drier, while heavier clothing can create more friction and irritation. That means your waxing routine may need a seasonal adjustment as well. If you have a fall wax coming up, use this checklist to get your skin ready and make your appointment as smooth as possible.
Skip The Pumpkin Spice Latte
We love a good PSL as much as the next fall enthusiast, but you may want to skip the coffee if you’re heading to your waxing appointment. Caffeine makes you more sensitive, which makes your wax more uncomfortable than it needs to be.
Start Moisturizing Regularly
Fall air can be rough on your skin. Cooler temperatures and indoor heating can leave skin feeling dry, tight, and flaky, which isn’t ideal when you’re preparing for a wax.
Make moisturizing part of your regular routine leading up to your appointment. Focus on keeping your skin hydrated and healthy, but don’t apply lotion, oils, or other products to the area being waxed on the day of your appointment.
Don’t Forget About Indoor Heat
You may not think about indoor heat or space heaters when you think about waxing, but fall means turning the heat back on, and you guessed it, drier skin. Dry indoor air can contribute to dehydrated skin.
Keep moisturizing regularly throughout the season and pay attention to areas that tend to become especially dry. Healthy, hydrated skin is always a good foundation for your waxing routine.
Plan Your Post-Wax Outfit
Fall fashion is fun, but freshly waxed skin and tight leggings or rough fabrics aren’t always the best combo. Think about what you’ll be wearing after your appointment. Loose, breathable clothing can help minimize friction and give your skin some room to recover. This is especially helpful when you’re getting an area waxed that will be covered by clothing for the rest of the day.
Give Your Razor a Break
If you’re planning to wax, resist the urge to shave right before your appointment. Wax needs enough hair to grip, so shaving too close to your appointment can leave the hair too short. Let your hair grow to an appropriate length so your specialist can properly remove it.
Plan Around Your Fall Activities
Have a big game, race, tournament, event, or weekend getaway coming up? Think about your schedule when booking your wax. You may want to give your skin some time to settle before jumping into activities that involve lots of sweating, friction, heat, or tight clothing. A little planning can make your post-wax experience much more comfortable.
Check Your Skin Before You Book
Take a quick look at the area you want waxed before your appointment. Is your skin irritated, unusually dry, flaky, broken, severely cracked, inflamed, or bleeding? If something doesn’t look or feel right, let your specialist know. Sometimes the best way to care for your skin is to give it a little more time before waxing.
Always Protect Your Skin
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean your skin stops seeing the sun. Keep sun protection in your routine, especially on freshly waxed areas that may be more sensitive. Fall walks, football games, outdoor festivals, and weekend adventures still count as time in the sun.
Put Your Appointment On A Schedule
If you’re hoping to stay on a consistent schedule this fall, book your next appointment before you leave. Your future self will appreciate it!
Fall In Love With Waxing
Fall is a great time to start waxing. With a little preparation, you can head into each appointment feeling prepared and give your skin the attention it deserves throughout the cooler months.
Ready to check fall waxing off your list? Book your next appointment with Waxi Taxi and keep your smooth-skin routine going all season long.
