If Pain Matters to You… Part II
If you haven’t already read about the things you can DO to help minimize discomfort, head on over to Part I.
Here’s my top list of things that clients try to help eliminate the pain. But instead, they easily do the opposite.
#1- Caffeine
This might seem like a no brainer, but caffeine is a stimulant which makes your pores tighten. This causes more pain when the root of the hair is removed through that pore.
Why clients try it —-> Generally it’s part of their morning routine. Or they think it will help syke themselves out or hype them up to get through the service.
What to do instead —-> Hit the coffee/soda shop right after your appointment.
#2- Alcohol
Alcohol increases blood flow which makes your skin more sensitive and reactive, causing things like strawberry skin or pinpoint bleeding.
Why clients try it —-> Clients think that alcohol numbs physical pain too and don’t realize that dehydration in the skin increases pain tremedously.
What to do instead —-> Avoid alcohol 24 hours before an appointment and increase water to hydrate your skin. This increases elasticity, making the body less sensitive to the discomfort.
#3- Numbing Creams
This seems like a good idea, but it can make the skin extremely sensitive to the heat of the wax. It can also make the waxing products hard to adhere to the area that is being waxed.
Why clients try it —-> The thought of feeling nothing down there like an epidural sounds life changing.
What to do instead —-> Try an over the counter pain reliever.
#4- Skipping the grow out period
The truth is, 2 weeks MINIMUM is needed post shaving to get 95% plus of the hairs. Shorter hairs means more pain.
Why clients try it —-> 2 weeks sounds like death to those who are daily shavers. And they think their hair grows fast. (Spoiler alert - 99.9% are normal)
What to do instead —-> Plan ahead, toss the razor out of your shower, and give at least 2 weeks worth of growth. Bonus tip - 3-4 weeks growth will actually be easier for you and your waxer!
#5- Picking the wrong waxer
When selecting your Esthetician, I always recommend asking friends and looking at Google. But here’s an extra tip! Check out their booking site. If the service is scheduled for longer than 30-45 minutes, it’s likely that they don’t do a lot of Brazilian Waxes OR that they are new.
Why clients try it —-> They want to save $10.
What to do instead —-> Choose a beauty professional that does a large quantity of Brazilian waxing. You won’t regret it!
Is there anything else you have tried that you don’t recommend?
Experience the Difference!
Zoey Jolley, LE