A mild pain killer such as Tylenol can be taken about 40-45 minutes prior to your appointment. For ladies who prefer Brazilian waxes, try to avoid your Brazilian service the week prior to your period; it has the potential to be more painful. This area is more sensitive than normal, which will increase your pain.

This is a variable as people get waxed at different times during the hair growth cycles. There are 3 types of hair cycles and depending where you are in the growth cycles, as well as how fast your hair grows, will determine how long your wax will last.

It is recommended to avoid tanning or intense heat for at least 48 hours pre and post waxing services.

You will want to wax at least 3 days prior to the event. Everyone is different and while reactions are rare, you don’t want to be dealing with an issue the day before an event.

You want to avoid touching the waxed area. Bacteria from your fingers can spread into the freshly opened follicle and this can cause breakouts.

For facial waxing, you want to avoid applying make-up or creams for several hours. Avoid working out, exposure to the sun, extreme water temperatures and fragrant lotions for 48 hours. For a Brazilian wax, you want to avoid intercourse for 48 hours as well. Keep the skin clean with mild soap and water.