Can You Get Waxed While Pregnant?

If you’re a long-time waxer worried about getting waxed while pregnant: fear not! Unless you’re very close to your due date, say, going for a Brazilian wax during the last month of your pregnancy, almost all waxing professionals agree that you can get waxed while pregnant. 

There are some extra things to think about waxing during this important and exciting time in your life, so let’s go over everything you need to know.

Is waxing while pregnant safe?

First off, waxing while pregnant is completely safe for you and your baby. As long as you go to a licensed professional, not much will be different than your typical appointment. We don’t normally recommend DIY waxing, and this is especially true for people who are pregnant. 

Go to a professional for a sterile, safe environment

Staying healthy and clean is the best thing you can do for the safety of yourself and your child. If you walk into a waxing salon that appears dirty, unsanitized, and has staff who reuses waxing applicators: get outta there! The increased risk of infection is never worth it.

You can look into reviews of a business before booking to check reputability and find any red flags.

What skin conditions cannot be waxed?

While pregnancy isn’t a contraindication for waxing, there are other skin concerns that are. If you’re experiencing any open cuts, rashes, pimples or acne, warts or moles on the area that you plan on waxing, it’s best to wait until your skin clears up.

How do hormonal changes affect hair growth?

Pregnancy affects so many things about your body. Your hormones are responsible for a lot of them! We know about the big ones – mood swings, food cravings, and more – but there are other changes like hair growth that aren’t as widely known.

Hair growth during pregnancy

Your hair growth cycle typically lasts longer in people who are pregnant. This means that hair grows thicker, and in some cases, grows in places it hadn’t before. Thankfully, this only lasts during your pregnancy and for a short time after, but for about 15 months, you’ll have to deal with this extra hair growth.

Why choose waxing for hair removal?

Compared to other hair removal services, waxing is the best option. Compared to shaving, it lasts much longer, and over time, is the cheaper option! You’ll deal with less ingrown hairs, and waxing helps to exfoliate and promote healthy skin.

Plus, you’re in the hands of a professional that helps you incorporate great skincare practices for years to come!

Hard wax or soft wax for sensitive skin?

Many reputable waxing salons only use hard wax due to its softer, gentler nature. Hard wax is much better than soft wax for people with more sensitive skin because it doesn’t adhere to skin, only hairs. While pregnant, your skin becomes more sensitive than usual. 

Make sure you let your esthetician know of your pregnancy, and request hard wax during your session if you’re not sure what your specialist is using. Keeping an open line of communication between you and your esthetician always makes for a better experience or everyone.

What extra precautions should you take when waxing while pregnant?

As mentioned, waxing during your pregnancy isn’t too different from your typical appointment. However, there are a few pregnancy-specific precautions you want to think about.

Dealing with heightened sensitivity during your wax

Oftentimes, estheticians recommend a painkiller such as ibuprofen before your wax. However, while pregnant, doctors advise against taking it. Since your skin will be a bit more sensitive than usual, you’ll want to take a different preventative measure to keep discomfort to a minimum. Thankfully, Tylenol is both safe for pregnant people, and won’t interfere with your wax!

Even if you’re a seasoned waxing client, taking Tylenol an hour before your appointment will do wonders for your sensitive skin.

How does waxing affect melasma?

Melasma, also known as “the mask of pregnancy”, also occurs due to hormonal changes. It appears as brown or blue-gray patches on your skin due to an overproduction of the cells that provide color to your skin.

Waxing should be avoided in areas of your skin affected by melasma. For most people, melasma only appears on the face, so waxing other parts of your body is fine. Avoid facial waxing while you have melasma, as it will worsen the symptoms. 

Book your waxing session with Beach House Waxing!

Whether you’re pregnant or planning for it soon, Beach House Waxing in Pleasanton, CA is the perfect place for you to get waxed. With expert technique and advice, Victoria makes sure every client is equipped with the knowledge to get amazing results from waxing. At Beach House Waxing, waxing doesn’t have to be as scary as you think!