Style & Beauty
Summertime Smooth Body Waxing Tips
We all remember the hilarious movie scene when Steve Carrell gets his chest waxed before starting his dating journey and the hair is pulled out in awkward chunks while he shrieks and swears. While it’s not the most comfortable process, waxing has come a long way and most clients believe a few moments of discomfort are worth smooth hairless skin and weeks of not having to shave during the hot summer months!
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living • May 2023
The most common parts of the body to be waxed are eyebrows, underarms, and the bikini line. The type of wax used by estheticians can greatly impact your experience and your outcome. Jacquelyn Kraemer, LE is the founder and owner of BARE Body Waxing Studio in Lake Charles. She uses only hard wax on her clients. Kraemer says, “The hard wax is more gentle than traditional wax strips, reduces redness and irritation, and leaves no hair behind.” She adds, “It’s true, waxing doesn’t feel great, but it’s manageable. Most clients would rate it a two on a pain scale from 1-5, and it gets less uncomfortable every time you do it.”
To best prepare for your wax appointment and make the process as smooth and painfree as possible, Kraemer recommends the following tips:
• Prep your skin by keeping it hydrated
with lotion, and gently exfoliate with a scrub to remove excessive dead skin cells and loosen any ingrown hairs.
• Avoid exercise, tanning, and hot baths/
showers the day before your treatment.
• Grow your hair out for a few weeks; it
should be as long as an uncooked grain of rice (a few centimeters)!
• Wear comfortable clothing and avoid caffeine for 4-6 hours prior to your appointment.
• Take a non-aspirin over the
counter pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen an hour prior to your wax.