Since I haven't been waxed in the US in over three years, I am going to only answer about precautions.
-make sure you are not due for your period in a few days. In fact, the best time to get waxed is about a week after your period (my personal experience), since you won't be retaining any water. This will make it hurt less.
-ask the waxer if she has a small heater in the room you are being waxed in. Bodies under even a small amount of duress are prone to be cold more quickly, and you may wish for some heat- esp. since you will be naked from the waist down.
-prior to going for the wax, I have found that it helps to use a gentle exfolient on the skin. I also use it the day after my waxing and throughout the month to prevent ingrown hairs.
-bring some olive oil with you in a small container. I have found that some places use baby oil to remove wax from the legs, and (for me), it isn't thick enough to remove all the wax. You really don't want your clothing sticking to your freshly waxed skin- esp when that skin is between your butt cheeks. =)
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Date: 2006-03-28 07:26 pm (UTC)-make sure you are not due for your period in a few days. In fact, the best time to get waxed is about a week after your period (my personal experience), since you won't be retaining any water. This will make it hurt less.
-ask the waxer if she has a small heater in the room you are being waxed in. Bodies under even a small amount of duress are prone to be cold more quickly, and you may wish for some heat- esp. since you will be naked from the waist down.
-prior to going for the wax, I have found that it helps to use a gentle exfolient on the skin. I also use it the day after my waxing and throughout the month to prevent ingrown hairs.
-bring some olive oil with you in a small container. I have found that some places use baby oil to remove wax from the legs, and (for me), it isn't thick enough to remove all the wax. You really don't want your clothing sticking to your freshly waxed skin- esp when that skin is between your butt cheeks. =)