Soft wax is the kind you’ll usually get for at-home kits, which is another reason waxing will be less painful if you go to a pro.
Most pros recommend you get waxed every 4-6 weeks. Hair does grow at different rates, but once you’ve had a couple of appointments you’ll have a good feel for how often you need to schedule them.
If your skin is dry on the day of your appointment, massage in a moisturizer in the morning before your appointment in the afternoon. Let it air dry for a few minutes to give it a chance to really soak into your skin. Exfoliating and moisturizing also helps prevent ingrown hairs after waxing, which can be painful in and of themselves. [7] X Research source
Caffeine and other stimulants also make your skin more sensitive, which can increase the pain from waxing—so skip your coffee the day of your waxing appointment. [9] X Research source
These creams don’t work for everybody, so you might still feel some pain. But if you have a really hard time dealing with the pain from waxing, it’s worth a shot.
If you watch the esthetician waxing you, you’ll likely anticipate the pain, which will make it hurt more.
Steam or a hot shower or bath are also likely to inflame your skin post-wax, so wait a day or 2 on those.
