How many people in Utah County are into body waxing?
Based on our research, we think it’s quite a few. However, body waxing isn’t always the most comfortable.
That not-so-friendly ‘Ouch’ factor can turn many away.
Follow the following waxing tips from a Utah County Medical Spa and make your body waxing experience more enjoyable!
8 Ways to Reduce the Ouch Factor of Body Waxing
- Sun Block: If you’re going to be out in the sun after a body waxing session, use a good sun block so the skin doesn’t appear to be darker in the treated area. We also recommend staying out of the sun for 48 hours after waxing.
- Hair Length: Make sure the hair is at least one eighth of an inch long before the hair removal session.
- Dry Hair: Hair absorbs water and makes it soft which is not a good condition when trying to grip it in wax and pull it out! Don’t shower or wet the hair before you wax. Make sure the hair is dry.
- Loose Fitting Clothing: You will probably want to wear loose fitting clothing after a waxing session to avoid the skin becoming irritated. Also, tight fitting clothing on freshly waxed areas can contribute to painful ingrown hairs.
- Skin Exfoliation: Exfoliate the skin using an exfoliation accessory between one and two days after waxing. This gets rid of dead skin and helps prevent ingrown hairs.
- Avoid Acne Areas: Don’t wax on skin affected by acne. Wait for it to recover and heal before trying to remove hair.
- Deep Breathing Techniques: Some find that deep breathing exercise also help. Just breathe in through the nose, hold your breath for a few seconds, and then slowly let it out through the mouth. You will find the body relaxes more easily. Also it has the interesting effect of relaxing hair follicles so they let go of the hair a little more easily with constricting.
- Ice Cubes: Rubbing the area with an ice cube right afterwards is also recommended. This can help calm down protesting nerve endings.
What tips have worked for you in your body waxing endeavors?