Are Brazilian Waxing Painful?
Waxing hurts, right? is a subject that every beginner waxer has thought about or discussed. The answer is frequently a loud “yes” or even a “hell, yes” Although getting waxed is undoubtedly one of the least pleasurable spa or salon services you can pay for, most people appear to prefer going to their waxers over their dentists.
To lessen the discomfort of the procedure and any unpleasant side effects, there are things you can do before and after a waxing procedure. Depending on the timing of your appointment, the condition of your skin, and even what you eat in the hours leading up to it, your waxing procedure may be excruciating or relatively painless.
We talked to experts to learn why having your hair removed can be such a traumatic experience and what you can do specifically to lessen the trauma.
If you’ve ever torn an adhesive bandage off a hairy part of your body, even if you’ve never been inside a Brazilian waxing parlour for men or women, you have a vague idea of what it feels like to be waxed.
Imagine experiencing the same sensation with a much stronger adhesive gripping hair on a larger portion of your body. In essence, that is what waxing is. Consequently, it hurts.
Generally speaking, manually removing hair is painful, just like manually removing adhesive from the skin is painful.
This procedure involves a great deal of pain.
The biological explanation for the “ouch” factor of waxing is that “anatomically, the hair root is close to the nerve root.” and waxing is “usually innocuous” even if plucking hair out of the root “triggers the same pain reaction” as a physical damage “to the body.
The initial shock of having your hair yanked out soon wears off, but there may be unpleasant aftereffects that last longer, such as soreness, irritation, swelling, rashes, ingrown hairs, and even bleeding. Waxing seldom causes skin infections, particularly if aftercare instructions are disregarded.
Another element that might increase discomfort is where you are waxed; Brazilian waxes and other genital-area waxes are usually thought to be the most painful.
Patients report that the pubic area is both the most sensitive and painful location to wax.
Since there are more sensory nerves in this area than, example, the underarms, waxing will often hurt more here.
What parts of the face are the most painful to wax? The brows and upper lips are among the most delicate areas. She says that “brows [may] be sensitive” due to the region’s very thin skin, which tends to make it more sensitive than, say, the chin. As I’ve already said, the fact that lips contain a lot of blood arteries explains why they are also extremely sensitive to surgery.
In the end, whether waxing is utterly unpleasant or just somewhat uncomfortable depends on personal choice. Every person feels pain in a distinct way. In any event, getting ready before and after your waxing procedure may greatly reduce your discomfort.
Before getting a wax, avoid these things.
The week before your appointment, go through your skincare routine for the area you want to wax. In order to avoid removing superficial skin along with the hair during a waxing operation, Levin emphasises the need of stopping usage of any retinoids two to five days before the procedure.
Additionally, be sure that having waxed is not incompatible with any of your medicines. Various drugs may either generate or worsen skin sensitivity.
Because waxing may remove the top layer of skin while taking isotretinoin (commonly known as Accutane), it is not recommended. If you are unsure if waxing is a good choice for you, make an appointment with your dermatologist or physician.
Before your waxing session, your skin must be completely healthy and irritation-free. If you have any open wounds or certain skin disorders, we would suggest avoiding waxing any affected regions while that condition is present. We suggest making sure waxed skin is clear of rashes and sunburns since sunburnt skin is more sensitive.
Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeinated drinks.
“While alcohol thins blood and may make you bleed more readily when waxed, coffee may stimulate blood flow and aggravate skin bruising.”
Finally, avoid having your wax while your menstruation is about to start. According to Levin, waxing might hurt more around or during your period because of increased inflammation and changes in hormone levels.