You’ll need to allow the hair to grow for anywhere between 10 and 14 days. Before you get waxed avoid tanning and especially sunburn, as this can damage the surface layer of the skin and make waxing painful.

The day before you go in for your wax, use a loofah to remove build-up and dead skin cells as this avoids ingrown hairs and allows for you to get the optimal results from your wax.

For a bikini wax you’ll be given either a pair of disposable panties or nude. Don’t worry if you’re shy! The waxers do this all day every day and won’t even think twice.

The waxer will wipe the area clean and then use a wooden stick to dip into the wax and spread a thin layer evenly over the skin. The waxer will then lay a cloth strip over the skin, press it down, and then pull it away from the skin in a swift even motion. Waxing is not painless, however, the more often you get waxed the less you will experience discomfort.

After your treatment avoids exfoliating, working out, swimming, and tight clothing. In the weeks between waxes, it’s ok to lightly exfoliate.