How to Prepare for Your Brazilian Wax
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FOR 10-14 Days Trim/Shave: 10 to 14 days before. Allow hair to grow to the length of a grain of rice ((1/4 inch).
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We do not trim in studio, so if hair is significantly overgrown, trim carefully before your appointment.
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Use a gentle scrub or exfoliating glove to remove buildup and help reduce ingrown hairs.
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Stop Retinoids 5 to 7 days before. Discontinue topical exfoliants near the bikini line to avoid skin tearing.
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Avoid Tanning 2 days before. Do not expose the area to sun or tanning beds to prevent hypersensitivity.
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These can increase sensitivity and make the appointment less comfortable.
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Fresh sweat, friction, and heat can irritate the follicles. Waxing immediately after exercise can increase the risk of folliculitis. Please arrive with calm, cool, clean skin. Your appointment will be cancelled if you come directly from the gym.
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Freshly waxed skin needs space to breathe. Tight clothing can create friction and irritation.
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We do not complete appointments while clients are on their menstrual cycle. This helps maintain comfort, hygiene, and the best waxing experience possible. Please book for after your cycle ends. Visit FAQ
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For best results, schedule your wax 3 days before travel or an event so skin has time to settle and you can enjoy smooth skin confidently.
When To Reschedule Your Appointment
For your safety, there are times when waxing should be avoided or postponed. Skin health always comes first.
Please reschedule your appointment if you have:
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Are pregnant or diabetic
Have an autoimmune condition or skin condition (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis)
Have had a recent surgery or have scar tissue in the treatment area
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These can increase sensitivity and make the appointment less comfortable.
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Fresh sweat, friction, and heat can irritate the follicles. Waxing immediately after exercise can increase the risk of folliculitis. Please arrive with calm, cool, clean skin. Your appointment will be cancelled if you come directly from the gym.
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Freshly waxed skin needs space to breathe. Tight clothing can create friction and irritation.
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We do not complete appointments while clients are on their menstrual cycle. This helps maintain comfort, hygiene, and the best waxing experience possible. Please book for after your cycle ends. Visit FAQ
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For best results, schedule your wax 3 days before travel or an event so skin has time to settle and you can enjoy smooth skin confidently.
Brazilian Wax Benefits
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Waxing isn’t just hair removal—it also exfoliates the skin by removing dead surface buildup. So you’re not just getting smooth, hair-free skin, you’re also getting a skin-focused treatment at the same time.
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After your wax, your skin will feel noticeably smoother. That’s because hair is removed from the root while dead skin buildup is also lifted away.
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Removing hair from the root means slower regrowth and longer-lasting smooth skin compared to shaving.
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Over time, hair grows back finer, softer, and more sparse with consistent waxing.
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Many hair removal methods can irritate the skin. At VHH, we focus on skin-first care—every Brazilian includes a cooling mask and targeted serums to calm, support, and strengthen your skin after hair removal.
What to Expect After Your First Wax
Your first Brazilian may not remove every hair because hair grows in different cycles. Most clients see smoother, longer-lasting results after 3–4 consistent appointments.
Aftercare Essentials
You can get a great wax, but without proper aftercare, irritation, ingrown hairs, bumps, and dark marks can return.
Most results come from how you care for your skin at home between appointments.
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Make sure your aftercare products are purchased before you leave your Brazilian appointment so you have everything you need to properly care for your skin at home.
Intimate Cleanser — keeps freshly waxed skin clean without over-drying.
Hydrating Lotion — keeps skin moisturized, soft, and conditioned.
Ingrown Solution — targets existing ingrowns, bumps, and trapped hairs.
Ingrown Prevention Drops — helps prevent new ingrowns as hair grows back.
Hair Conditioning Serum — softens regrowth to help keep hair from curling back into the skin.
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For the first 24 hours, we recommend avoiding anything that creates excess heat, sweat, bacteria, or friction while your skin settles after waxing. Not following these recommendations can increase your chances of irritation, redness, bumps, ingrown hairs, and folliculitis.
No gym or heavy sweating
No saunas, pools, hot tubs, or beaches
No intimacy or excessive friction
Keep the area clean + dry
Wear loose, breathable cotton clothing
Shower with lukewarm water — avoid hot water
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From 24–72 hours, your skin is still settling after your Brazilian. Keep your routine simple and avoid products or activities that can trigger unnecessary irritation.
Cleanse gently with your intimate cleanser
Continue avoiding excessive friction
Avoid scented lotions, scrubs + harsh products
Hydrate with a lightweight, soothing moisturizer
Do not pick, scratch, or squeeze the skin
Give the follicles time to settle before introducing exfoliation
Keeping your routine simple during this time can help reduce irritation, inflammation, bumps, and folliculitis.
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Starting around Day 3, move into your regular aftercare routine to help keep your skin smooth and reduce recurring bumps and ingrowns between appointments.
Begin gentle exfoliation up to 3x weekly
Moisturize regularly to keep skin soft and conditioned
Avoid shaving between Brazilian appointments
Use your ingrown prevention products as directed
Watch for ingrowns or irritation early instead of waiting for them to worsen
Stay consistent with your aftercare between appointments
What you do between Brazilians matters just as much as the appointment itself.
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Many hair removal methods can irritate the skin. At VHH, we focus on skin-first care—every Brazilian includes a cooling mask and targeted serums to calm, support, and strengthen your skin after hair removal.