Isn’t waxing painful?
The anxiety and anticipation of waxing is far worse than the actual experience. You can take Advil® or Ibuprofen an hour or two before your service to minimize pain. Sensitive areas like underarms and bikini lines can sting, but the result far outweighs the immediate discomfort, and your esthetician employs pressure to the area upon removal so as to help block pain receptors. Wax should warm, not hot, when it’s applied; skin should be held taut while being waxed; and the proper wax type (soft/hard) should be applied to each area. Wax should never be applied directly over nipples, mucous membrane tissues, moles, warts, skin tags, or broken skin.
