At-Home Waxing Tip #4: Make Sure the Hair Is the Right Length
You have to grow out your hair in-between salon waxing appointments and the same goes for at-home sessions. "Hair needs to be a minimum of about 3-4 millimetres long," said Ismiel. "Trim hair to this length, if it looks longer."
At-Home Waxing Tip #5: Read Instructions and Know the Proper Steps
Every waxing kit comes with a set of instructions printed on the box — read them. This will minimise your chances of mistakes and irritation. "Sometimes the pain can be caused by anxiety you may be feeling about waxing," Ismiel said. "Relax your body and take deep breaths. Once you've done your first wax, you'll find that every wax after that gets easier and less painful."