Waxi ng is painful-especially for first-timers. Although it gets easier with time, the process might tire you out and make you rethink the decision of ever doing it again. So, would it help to know there are things you can do to make it a little less painful and a bit more bearable? Of course, it would. The beauty of having these tricks is that you can try them whether you are using soft wax, hard wax, waxing at home or by a professional- it doesn’t matter.




You can keep in mind that the pain you experience during waxing may depend on the area to be waxed. Therefore, you need to have some tricks and tips under your sleeves that will come through for all the parts of the body you love waxing so much. Besides, the pain one feels during waxing usually seems worth it given the amount of time you get with hairless, glowing skin. And if the process goes smoothly and as planned, one gets back to their daily routines not long after.

You might be shocked to know that besides the pain one experience’s during the ripping out of the wax, the whole process and results can be quite addictive (honestly!)



So, how about you learn a few things to help you get through waxing with your at- home wax kit ?


Take a Pill


You probably know there is a pill for everything right? Well, that includes waxing . With all the pain that you might be looking forward to in your next appointment, it is a good idea to take a pill just 30 minutes before your session. An over the counter pain killer works best; it doesn’t have to be something so strong- ibuprofen will do.



Exfoliate Often


Exfoliation is a secret weapon that many have not discovered just yet. Scrubbing areas you wax often seems like a great idea as you will be getting rid of dead skin which traps hair and makes the waxing process more painful than it needs to be. Note- do not scrub on the day you will be waxing since your skin is much more vulnerable during this time and it might defeat the whole purpose of making the process a bit more painless than it should typically be. Exfoliation helps in releasing the hair follicles and freeing them, making it easier for the wax to hold on to them rather than the skin.

Avoid Tight Clothes


Yes , sadly that includes your sexy lingerie’s. Apart from using wax products, you still need to do a bit more after the whole session in order to ensure that your skin heals properly. Tight jeans are more likely to increase the pain after waxing since the skin is super sensitive and in some cases might have burned. Estheticians also recommend that you avoid any scented skin products since your pores are open at this point and quite vulnerable, so to speak.

Waxing Immediately Before Your Period is Forbidden


Okay, forbidden is probably a huge word to use. But, you must avoid waxing ANY part of your body immediately before or during your menses. Why? Well, because your skin is susceptible during your periods and that often heightens the pa in during waxing. The good news is, you can wax after your periods. Yes, it is believed that women are more shock resistant from three days after their periods.

Wax More Regularly


Truthfully, waxing more often reduces the thickness of your hair and hence renders them weak. This then means that when you wax again, the whole process becomes less painful since yanking off the hair is not painful as it was the first few times. Although you might have your post-wax lotion ready- you still need to ensure that you avoid the pain during the waxing too. And again, the longer you wait for your hair out, the thicker it becomes and the deeper it gets rooted, which equals more pain for you.

Avoid Other Methods of Hair Removal

If you decide to start waxing, then we suggest you forget other methods of hair removal. If you chose to shave in between your waxing sessions, that means your hair will grow thicker than it would if you didn’t shave. And again, shaving also causes ingrown hairs which are literally a recipe for disaster.


In order to have a successful painless waxing session, these are some of the things you need to do. Although it will take a while to perfect the art of a painless wax an at home wax kit, you will still get there because it’s not impossible.

