As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to refresh your self-care routine and get your skin feeling silky smooth! Whether you’re a waxing regular or it’s been a while since your last appointment, preparing properly is the key to getting the best, longest-lasting results from your wax. We’ve put together this simple yet effective wax prep guide:

One Month Before Your Wax ✨

✔ No trimming! Let your hair grow out to at least 2-3 weeks post-shave before your appointment. The ideal length for waxing is about a grain of rice.
✔ Exfoliate 2-3 times per week with a gentle scrub or exfoliating mitt. This helps remove dead skin buildup, prevents ingrown hairs, and allows for smoother hair removal.
✔ Moisturize daily!
✔ Avoid retinol and other strong actives on the waxed area at least 2 weeks before your appointment.

One Week Before Your Wax ✨

💧 Drink plenty of water! Keeping your skin hydrated from the inside out will make your wax more comfortable and help prevent post-wax dryness.
🚫 Pause exfoliation 24 hours before your appointment.
🌿 Moisturize the morning of
📅 Menstrual Cycle Consideration: If you’re on your period and aren’t comfortable wearing a tampon during your wax, we recommend rescheduling for a time when you’ll feel more at ease.

The Day of Your Wax – Get Ready for Smooth Skin! ✨

It’s wax day! Here’s how to ensure your appointment goes as smoothly as possible:

✔ Moisturize your skin beforehand, but avoid heavy oils or lotions that could interfere with the wax.
✔ Skip the caffeine.
✔ If you’re worried about discomfort, take ibuprofen about an hour before your wax.
🚫 Don’t come in hungover!

Hive Faves

For the best post-wax care, we highly recommend using the right products to keep your skin feeling soft, soothed, and ingrown-free! Here are some of our top picks:

✨ Skin Brightening Duo Kit – Helps even out skin tone and keep your skin looking radiant.
🍯 Hive Vibe Oil – A nourishing oil blend that hydrates and soothes freshly waxed skin.
🧽 Luvscrub Exfoliator – The ultimate tool to prevent ingrowns and keep your skin baby soft.

Ready to Get Your Best Wax Ever? 🌷 Book your next appointment today and let’s get you spring-ready!