What You Need to Know Before Underarm Waxing
It’s the zone of tickle torture, it’s full of sweat glands, deep hair follicles and it’s sensitive to the touch. Of all the places to get waxed, your underarms probably sound a little intimidating.
On the other side of the coin, waxing your underarms helps with exfoliation, hyperpigmentation (dark underarms) and evening out your skin texture. Before getting your underarms waxed, having all the information you need to have a successful session is crucial.
What are the benefits of underarm waxing?
Everyone’s constantly looking for a way to smooth the skin of their underarms and change it to a more even skin tone. The truth is that under arms are inherently prone to uneven texture, given its conditions. Subject to perspiration and being a living crevice means bumps will happen. But it doesn’t have to be a bumpy, hairy mess all of the time.
How long does underarm waxing last?
Waxing is a brilliant choice for body hair removal for many reasons, but one of its most popular benefits is the long-term, hair free experience in between sessions. Typical waxing results can vary from person to person, but the most common average seems to be about 3 to 4 weeks.
The benefits of exfoliation
There are seemingly boundless ways to exfoliate. Exfoliation is a beautiful method that focuses on clearing clogs, ingrown hairs, black heads and pimples out of your body. Exfoliation makes for an easier extraction process and helps your body better absorb the active ingredients in many of your skin care products. Exfoliators help accelerate skin turnover, promote collagen production and give you that extra glow.
What, if any, risks are associated with underarm waxing?
Like most waxed areas, without the proper hydration moisturizing levels, you’re likely to feel fatigue while your body is adjusting. You may also experience a little bit of redness, swelling and in the worst case scenario, a rash. You can avoid most of those side effects by wearing loose fitting clothing, and following your esthetician’s aftercare advice.
What to know before your underarm wax
Before entering a new arena, it’s perfectly acceptable to have 1 billion questions. It’s hard to not take notes. But your wax specialist will guide you through each and every step, ensuring that your safety and wellness are their first priority.
How long should your hair be before the appointment?
A few days before your appointment, start taking into consideration how long your underarm hair has grown. if it’s less than a quarter inch, it’s not time to get waxed yet. If you can’t picture a quarter inch, picture a grain of rice– that’s around how long your hair should be.
How much does underarm waxing cost?
When you’re working out your budget, you might forget to incorporate things like waxing or getting your haircut every 6 weeks. The good news is, underarm waxes are affordable. Relatively speaking, typical fees can range from $15 to $33 depending on the service length and add ons.
How badly does underarm waxing hurt?
Knowing that you’re getting your body hair removed quickly and with great detail is exciting, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to feel fantastic. If it’s your first time getting your underarms waxed, you can expect a little bit of discomfort. On a positive note, it’s a relatively small area, making your discomfort very temporary.
What do you do to prepare for an underarm wax?
If you’ve ever had a bikini wax, you know the value of a gentle exfoliation around 48 hours prior to your appointment. Preparing your armpits for your wax session is similar, and just as easy. You can exfoliate, wear loose fitting clothing to your appointment and make sure you’re hydrated.
During your underarm waxing session
It’s hard to ask for what you need, especially when you’ve worked in service to others. But as patrons, we know just how tough it can be to say, “I need _____.” During your appointment, let your wax specialist know if you’re experiencing any discomfort beyond the regular wax sensation. You can ask for support anytime, be it to switch your position or stop entirely.
The steps of underarm waxing
Your wax specialist will heat up the body wax in their wax pot. They'll test the temperature to make sure it's safe to apply, and then they'll spread a layer of wax in the direction of your hair growth, not the opposite direction, with a waxing stick. They'll press a strip over the wax, and voila! You’re looking at a fresh pair of underarms, ready to take on the world.
Aftercare for underarm wax
Post-wax care is essential. After your wax session, if you're feeling a little tenderness, you can apply hydrocortisone cream, or grab a cool compress to apply to the area. If your skin is still irritated within 24 hours, it might be a good idea to avoid deodorant.
Book your waxing appointment with Beach House Waxing
Your underarms are safe with us. And if you’re curious about other waxing services, we’ve got you covered. There’s nothing like the start of a blossoming relationship, and we look forward to the opportunity to take care of you! Head over to our website to book your first appointment.
