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Bikini Waxes 101: What to Expect During Your Appointment
Julyne Derrick is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in haircare. She has over a decade's worth of experience as a writer and editor.
Julia A. Siegel, MD is a board-certified dermatologist based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.If you've just booked your first bikini wax, you're probably wondering what happens next. While waxing the bikini area can be a more effective hair removal method than, say, shaving, it can also be a bit intimidating—especially if you've never had one done before. To put your worries to rest, we turned to two experts, Gina Petak and Deidra Green of European Wax Center, to walk you through everything you can expect during your first bikini wax, from how to prepare to post-bikini wax tips.
Meet the Expert
- Gina Petak is the education manager for European Wax Center.
- Deidra Green is the corporate field trainer for European Wax Center.
Types of Wax Used
First of all, there is soft and hard wax. "Soft wax requires a paper-like strip to be placed on top of the wax to remove it, Petak explains. Because of this, stray hair can be left behind. Still, the method might be beneficial to people with fine hair. On the other hand, hard wax hardens enough on its own to not need this paper strip. "It adheres to the hair, says Petak. "It’s often said that hard wax is a much less painful experience than soft wax for all parts of the body." Pain, however, is subjective, and some experts say hard wax tends to be less painful.
While every waxing studio will have its own steps, most places will follow these steps:
- Cleanse the Skin: Once you are comfortable on the bed, the wax specialist will ensure you are in a comfortable position and begin the cleansing process to remove any lotions, soap residue, sebum, and other impurities from the skin.
- Create a Protective Barrier: The next step is to apply an oil to create a protective barrier on the skin to ensure the wax only sticks to the hair and not your skin.
- Preparing the Wax While Consulting: While your waxer prepares the wax strips and/or warms the wax, you'll have a few minutes to discuss your wishes and ask any questions about the process.
- Hair Removal: Once the wax is ready, your esthetician will begin actually waxing you by applying either wax strips or warmed, hard wax to your skin. They'll then remove the wax strips in quick motions, which is what actually removes the hair. As the waxing continues, you should feel free to let your esthetician know if you'd like a break (or want to stop altogether) or if anything feels wrong. For a bikini wax, the actual waxing process will take about 15 minutes.
- Rejuvenate the Skin: Once the waxing is complete, your esthetician will apply a rejuvenating, moisturizing product to the freshly-waxed skin. It's usually a soothing, cooling gel texture that feels amazing.
A Helpful Guide To Curing Wax Melts And Tarts. (Really Helpful)
The wax melt industry is at an all time high as so many people have started at home businesses during worldwide lockdowns. With this there are many who have questions as they strive to make their wax melts the best out there.
One such question that I hear regularly from people who are new to making wax melts and tarts is:
“Do wax melts need to cure?”
As I am sure many of you are aware scented candles need time to cure but is it the same for wax melts and tarts?
Well this helpful guide is going to give you all of the information that you need to get your wax melts and business off to a flying start!
So without further ado let’s get into this.
Curing your wax melts is an essential step to get the best scent throw. I let these strawberry Soy wax Melts cure for 14 days.
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Key Considerations Comparing Wax Ring Types
- Check floor levelness under installation area before deciding between standard and thick rings.
- Consider flange height carefully relative to the toilet base to ensure correct wax thickness.
- Remove all old wax, bolts, and debris under existing toilets to allow proper seating of new ring.
- Extra thick rings often have size options to match different flange heights and toilet types.
- The added cost of reinforced rings can avoid much greater expense from leaks causing subfloor damage.
- Take care installing extra thick rings to keep the wax soft and pliable as needed for maximum sealing.
- Combining thick wax rings with rubber gaskets provides added insurance against leaks on uneven surfaces.
- Test toilet stability and re-set if any rocking occurs after installing thicker wax seals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some questions that a lot of people ask regarding the different wax ring types –
When should you use an extra-thick wax ring?You will need to use an extra-thick wax ring whenever you are dealing with a flange that is on the floor level or maybe a bit below or deeper to the floor level. Anything below ¼” should clearly indicate using an extra thick wax ring.
Sometimes the wax rings you will need for sealing your toilet will be extra thick because of the extra space they have to cover. Without the extra thick layer of the wax rings, you can’t cover up the larger toilet flanges properly. This may even result in your toilet leaking at some point. That’s some wax rings extra thick.
To find out the size of the wax ring that you should be using, you will need to check up on your toilet bowl. Turn it upside down and see the opening on the lower part of your toilet. Based on that, you will need to determine the wax ring size.
Yes, you can use two regular wax rings instead of using one extra thick wax ring. However, that won’t be the most efficient way to seal your toilet because there will still be a chance of leakage around it. If your toilet requires a double-thick wax ring, I recommend going for that instead of using two regular wax rings.
How to Wax a New Car
Waxing a car isn’t a particularly complicated process, it just takes a while.
General Tips for Waxing a New Car
Make sure you set aside a couple hours in your day to get it just right. Also, it’s best if you do it in a shady area like a garage for a few reasons. First, the sun might cause the wax to dry too quickly, especially if you attempt waxing on a hot day, and it’ll be harder to buff the wax off when you’re finished.
Second, any rain will make the wax start to run onto surfaces you didn’t intend to wax (you should only wax painted surfaces, not windows, mirrors, or lights) and you’ll have to clean up the mess.
Finally, you’ll likely be more comfortable spending a couple hours in a shady garage than out in the elements, so it’s best to wax your car indoors.
How to Hand Wax Your New Car
Now, onto the process itself:
Wash the Car
There’s no point in detailing a car that’s covered in debris. Plus, you want to remove contaminants and avoid making scratches on your car’s paint, which can happen if you apply the wax while there’s still dirt on the car’s surface.
All you need for this step is a sponge, a bucket of water and car washing detergent. Once you’ve washed the car, make sure you dry it just as thoroughly, taking special care to mop up any areas where water can pool.
Clean the Paint
Now, you want to remove any contaminants or debris that might remain. There are a couple ways to do this. One way is to rub a special surface prep pad over all of the car’s painted areas.
Another option is to use WD-40. Simply spray it over any spots with debris and it should clean the surface without harming the paint. Just be sure to use soap and water to clean off any spots you sprayed the WD-40 on and let them dry.
