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Timing is everything.
That’s true for many things in life, including your next waxing appointment.
That’s because the length of your hair matters.
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Head back to your waxer too soon and your hair will be too short.
Wait too long and your hair length will be, too… right?
Can hair actually be too long or too short to wax?
We turned to the pros to get the scoop.
Meet the Experts
What Is the Ideal Hair Length for Waxing?
The ideal length for waxing varies based on where you’re waxing.
How Often Should You Wax?
That might lead you to askhow long you should wait between waxing appointments.
“For eyebrows, it’s a personal decision.
My clients come anywhere from every two weeks to seven weeks,” Evans says.
“I recommendevery four to five weeksto really keep them maintained and looking perfect.”
For body waxing it is approximately the same amount of time.
There are three stages of hair growth: The anagen, the catagen, and the telogen.
What If the Hair Is Too Short?
When this happens, hairs break, making it almost impossible to achieve a smooth finish.
What If the Hair Is Too Long?
“There’s no such thing as too long for a first wax,” Peisochenski says.
“Once you’ve started your waxing journey we do not recommend shaving between waxes.”
Instead, carefully trimming is bestbut you don’t want to go too short, and the tool matters.
Trimming can be especially helpful if you haven’t kept up with yourbikini waxes.
For eyebrows, prep isn’t necessary, however, I recommend not tweezing between appointments."
Some other over-the-counter medications can also trigger sensitivity.
“If you have been in the sun and have a sunburn, wait to wax.
And if you are expecting your period,expect more discomfort.
If you have a lower threshold for pain, plan accordingly.”
