Want to brave a Brazilian / Hollywood wax but not sure what to expect? We've asked the awkward questions for you...

Lying down on a bed in a salon, in front of a beautician you may have never met before, half naked – and anxious.

if it’s your first time getting your nether regions waxed, it’s even worse. But, it’d be a lot less awkward if you knew exactly what to expect.

1. Is it OK to get a wax when you’re on your period?

“Yes, you can have a vagina wax when you’re on your period."“But just a shout out to all the girls out there, please tell your therapist before she starts waxing – in case she pulls the tampon out.

2. Do I have to wash before a wax?

If you’re worried because you’ve been at work all day and you’re going straight to the salon afterwards, be aware that most should provide female intimate wipes on the bed when you arrive.

“If not, you could pack them in your bag just in case for yourself, “And it’s not because we think you’re smelly – it’s because everyone sweats.

“People shouldn’t be embarrassed to use the wipes to clean themselves. It’s not like you’re the only one I’ve left them for, it’s because I want everyone to have a clean vagina before I touch it. I also think people just feel more confident if they’ve cleaned beforehand.

The type of wax used is also important. “Always make sure your therapist is using hot wax, not warm wax, because hot wax hurts a lot less,” she says. “Hot wax is where its like actual wax that dries and then you flick it off. Warm wax is the wax where you use a strip.

3. How often should I get a wax?

“It depends on hair growth because everyone’s hair grows differently.” “But probably every four weeks.”

it’s true that the more you wax, the less painful it gets over time.

“It’s because your hair grows back sparser,” “So some of the hair follicles start to die off and it becomes less painful because there’s less hair, and it’s not as coarse. If you’ve been shaving, your hair will be coarse, but if you wax, it’s like a new hair growing so it’s fluffy and soft.”

And it’s important not to shave in between treatments. “If you’ve had a wax every four weeks for a year, and then you shave once, you go back to square one. 

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