Depending on the area being waxed and your sensitivity level, pain associated with waxing is relatively mild and temporary for most clients. Painful waxing experiences typically come from improper application and removal of the wax resulting in tugging of the hair and pulling, bruising or lifting of the skin. Hard wax is gentler during removal as it does not adhere to the skin like soft wax.

The hair to be waxed should be about 1/4 of an inch or about the size of a grain of rice. If you have recently shaved it is recommended to wait about 2-3 weeks following the last time you shaved for the best possible wax results.

The short answer is yes, you can still be waxed. Please keep in mind that you will be more sensitive the few days leading up to and following your period as well as during your period. So you may feel the temperature of the wax more along with the possibility of an increased feeling of pain during the waxing service. A tampon must be worn during the service while on your period.

At Pure Bliss Beautique we use hard wax. Hard wax is applied in a thick layer and then begins to harden, capturing the hair in the wax. It is then removed by quickly peeling it away from the skin. Because hard wax does not adhere to the skin like soft wax does, it is found to be much gentler and less painful than soft wax. Hard wax does not always remove the downy soft hair and thus is ideal for using on all areas of the body, it is also great for areas with coarse, thick hair like underarms and bikini/brazilian.

If you fall within ANY of the following categories, you would NOT make a good candidate for waxing

(also called contraindications):

Use of prescription strength exfoliating (or acne) products (i.e. Retin-A, Accutane, Tazorac, Differin Gel, Tretinoin, etc). Please stop the use of topical products Retin-A at least 10 days prior to your waxing service (although it is preferred you not have used the product in at least 3 months)

Accutane or other ingest-able exfoliating medications requires 6 months-1 year of a break between to your last dose and your waxing service. These products thin the skin and thus is HIGHLY LIKELY you will lift skin and then scab if wax is applied and you have not informed your service provider of your medication use.

Topical or oral antibiotic use, mild exfoliating products (AHAs or BHAs), and Retinols can all cause the skin to thin thus making you vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity. Please disclose any use of these products to your service provider.

Recent chemical peel or microdermabrasion of any kind. Please allow 7 days between a mild chemical peel (glycolic, lactic, etc.) has occured or 7 days after your peeling has stopped for mid-level to deep penetrating peels (TCA, Jessner, Salicylic, etc)

Recent sunburn or prolonged exposure to the sun/tanning bed. Please allow for 7 days once the redness and peeling has stopped if your burn was severe enough.

Visible skin trauma including but not limited to: burns, scabs, open wounds, infections, lesions, sores, dry or scaly and flaking skin, herpes outbreak, moles or raised skin, post surgical scarring less than 6 months old or severe acne. Please allow the skin to heal and clear before seeking a waxing service.

Diabetics or those undergoing cancer treatment. These two conditions often affect your body's ability to heal from any damage or trauma and thus should be avoided

- let hair grow out 2 to 3 weeks (about a quarter of an inch) before going in for waxing.​

- book your service early in the morning before your skin gets clammy from exercise or errands

- stay out of the sun 24 hours before and after your waxing service.​

- exfoliate the area to be waxed, the day before your appointment with a loofah or body scrub. Follow up with baby oil to soften the hair follicles.