What Should You Expect From Your Underarm Waxing Appointment?
We believe the waxing process can be easy, rewarding, and as painless as possible. If you’re not familiar, we’re here to break down what to expect so that you arrive both confident and informed!
Your underarms will be cleaned and sanitized before your esthetician begins to wax
To begin, your underarms will be assessed to ensure that the hair has reached the appropriate hair length, then wiped down and cleansed prior to starting. Sanitizing your underarm ensures that no sweat, body oil, or dirt interferes with the waxing process. We recommend 2-3+ weeks of hair growth post shave or NAIR before your first wax appointment.
Hard wax will be applied in the same direction as your hair growth
Next, hard wax beads that have been melted into a thick liquid consistency will be placed on your armpit in the direction of your hair growth. As your esthetician applies the hard wax to the underarm, the wax will begin to cool and bind to hair growth. Once the wax has completely cooled, your wax specialist will remove the wax in one quick motion, removing your hair and root from the follicle.
Aftercare and appointment consistency for best results
The aftercare portion of your wax is practically just as important as getting the wax itself. As we mentioned a bit earlier, one of the primary benefits of waxing is receiving customized aftercare recommendations! So, following your appointment, your esthetician goes over the best advice for happy, healthy skin. For now, here are our general recommendations to get the best results out of your skin.
Be sure to let your skin breathe, free of tight clothing or sweaty gym clothes
One of the best things you can do for your skin immediately following a wax is making sure you allow your skin to breathe. This means wearing loose fitting clothing that doesn't chafe or apply pressure to the newly hairless part of your body. Additionally, avoid sweating and strenuous activities as the combination of sweat and heat can cause your skin to react poorly.
You might want to avoid deodorant for around 24 hours to keep your skin from becoming irritated
In terms of deodorant, we're going to suggest that less is more for the first 24 hours following your underarm wax. Adding lotions, deodorants, or other scented products to the area could result in itchy or burning skin depending on any potential skin sensitivities. We will apply a cooling moisturizer and salt based deodorant before you leave to leave your skin protected and clean.
Avoid tanning or prolonged sun exposure– yes, even with underarms!
Lastly, when considering important aftercare following your armpit wax, keep in mind that your skin is still healing. Exposure to the sun and tanning beds introduces harsh UV rays to the skin that can further damage your freshly waxed skin.
Get your underarms waxed to perfection with The Naked Cupcake!
The Naked Cupcake understands the needs of each individual client. With years of expertise under our belts, we strive to offer inclusive services that cater to all of your skincare needs. If you’re interested in quality brow and waxing services in the Houston area, join us at The Naked Cupcake to both look and feel your best!
