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"Applying cold packs and a moisturize post-wax is important," King says. If you're getting a Brazilian, and they ask you to help hold the skin during the service, ask for a pair of gloves for yourself. Use disposable gloves when touching your skin. Experts agree that when you make an appointment, it's important that the tech wears gloves (at least on the hand that's in contact with your skin).Lal recommends using an antibacterial cleanser before your wax appointment to prevent infection. If you're at home, thoroughly scrub your hands and nails with warm water and soap. Keep all areas clean before waxing. Keeping all areas clean is important as well.

"This decreases the chance that skin will cover where the hair is growing," King explains. She recommends using a gentle scrub or chemical exfoliator with glycolic acids and AHAs. And wait for a few days after waxing to restart to allow the skin to recover." King says to avoid exfoliating immediately before waxing to keep the skin barrier intact and to decrease the risk of irritation from the wax. "The last exfoliation should be at least a day before the wax. "Regularly gently exfoliating the areas after waxing will help to buff away dead skin cells and avoid clogged pores and ingrown hairs," King explains. Use a gentle exfoliator days before waxing.
