A Guide to Know How Long Before Your Wedding to Get Waxed
Your wedding day is just a few months away, and you have loads of things on your checklist.
You want to look your absolute best on your big day, so you’ve included getting waxed on your to-do list. You want to leave time for your skin to rebound and look fresh, but you’re not sure how long to wax before the wedding.
In this guide, we’ll discuss the different parts of your body that may require waxing before your wedding and when you should schedule those appointments to make sure you're the dazzling, beautiful bride you long to be on your special day.
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How Many Days Before a Wedding Should You Wax?
Deciding when to schedule your waxing appointment depends on several factors, particularly:
What part of the body is being waxed; and
Your past waxing experience
Though those factors will determine how long before the wedding to get waxed, in general, it’s a good idea to plan to get waxed no later than two weeks before your wedding day.
2 Factors to Consider Before Booking Your Pre-Wedding Waxing Appointment
There is no one standard answer to the question, “How many days before my wedding should I wax?”
That’s because:
Every bride is different.
Each area to be waxed is different.
Waxing methods vary.
People react differently to waxing treatment.
To be on the safe side, allowing some time between the waxing and the wedding is the best way to be happy with the results on the big day.
To know just how much time to allow you should consider your previous waxing experiences and the part of the body you want to have waxed.
#1: Your Waxing History
If you’ve never waxed before, you don’t know how your body will react to the treatment. On the other hand, if waxing is a regular part of your beauty regimen, you’ll have a better idea of how your body reacts and how long you'll want to wait before your wedding to get waxed.
Shaving and other hair removal methods can cause uneven hair growth. It also takes time for your body and hair growth to adapt to waxing. So if you’ve never waxed before and have used other methods of hair removal, it may be a good idea to wax closer to the wedding date.
If you’ve waxed before, you’ll have a better idea of how your body adapts and how rapidly your new hair growth appears, which will help you know when is the best time for you to schedule a waxing appointment.
If waxing is new to you, consider a trial wax to see how it works for you and how your body responds.
If this is something you want to try, plan to have your trial wax at least a month before the wedding. This will give your skin a chance to rehydrate and prepare for the next wax you’ll have before your wedding day.
At Skin Detail, we’ll discuss your desires and expectations and help you decide the perfect timing for your waxing treatment.
#2: Which Part of the Body Is Being Waxed
The most important factor to consider when deciding when to get waxed before your wedding is which part of the body will be treated. Some common areas to wax include:
Eyebrows
Legs
Underarms
Bikini area
How Many Days Before My Wedding Should I Wax My Eyebrows?
Though everyone responds to waxing differently, a general rule is to schedule your eyebrow waxing at least two weeks before the wedding.
The two-week period gives your body the time to recover from the treatment and the following possible reactions:
Dryness - Waxing causes the skin to thin and exfoliate, and it can get dry. Waiting two weeks gives the skin time to rehydrate.
Redness - Waxing can cause temporary redness, irritation, and sensitivity. It usually subsides within a day.
Rashes - Though an uncommon response to waxing, it is a potential reaction that you’ll want to avoid on the day of your wedding.
Bumps - Temporary bumps may appear on the skin after a waxing treatment. Creams can help, and they usually disappear within a day.
How Many Days Before My Wedding Should I Wax Other Parts of My Body?
Eyebrows are the most popular part of the body a bride may want to have waxed before her wedding, but the legs, underarms, and bikini area are also prime locations for waxing to be prepared for a wedding day.
Legs
If you regularly have your legs waxed, it’s recommended to do so every four weeks. So if you are planning to have this done before your wedding and you want the results to last during the honeymoon, waxing 1 ½ to 2 weeks before the wedding would be ideal.
As mentioned above, this will give your body time to recover from the treatment but also allow you to enjoy the benefits on your wedding day and throughout your honeymoon.
Armpits
Because underarm hair is noticeable when it grows back, waxing the underarms every two weeks keeps things nice and smooth.
Waxing the underarms about two weeks before the wedding is recommended.
Brazilian or Bikini
Though similar, bikini and Brazilian waxes have differences.
It’s important to know how they differ to decide which waxing treatment you want before your wedding day.
Bikini waxes involve removing the hair from the bikini line — the area you can see outside the line of a bathing suit.
Brazilian waxes remove all of the hair in the pubic area.
Deciding which type of wax you want for your wedding is totally dependent on what you’re comfortable with and what will make you feel confident on your wedding day.
Both types of waxing in the bikini area can be irritating, so it’s important to schedule your appointment at least 1 ½ to 2 weeks before your wedding.
To be even more prepared for your pre-wedding bikini or Brazilian wax, you may want to begin regular waxing three to six months before your wedding. With each successive waxing, the pain and irritation should decrease.
Waxing Before Wedding Tips
Whether you’re a novice or have regularly waxed, these tips can help with preparation and after-care:
Hydrate before your appointment.
Avoid sun exposure both before and after your wax.
Let your hair grow to about ¼ inch before your appointment.
Communicate with your esthetician and discuss any allergies, skin sensitivities, or any other concerns.
Gently exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin and reduce the chance of ingrown hairs.
Moisturize your skin before and after waxing.
After your treatment, avoid wearing tight clothing.
Avoid hot showers, saunas, and swimming after a wax treatment.
Skin Detail: Offering Facial and Waxing Treatments in Bend, OR, to Help You Look and Feel Your Best on Your Special Day
If you’re in the Bend, Oregon, area and are working on your pre-wedding checklist, make sure to include an appointment at Skin Detail for waxing and facial treatments.
We offer a variety of waxing treatments, including:
Eyebrows
Lip
Chin
Neck
Underarm
Leg
Bikini
Brazilian
And more
We offer discounts on monthly bikini and Brazilian waxes on top of our already reasonable prices.
Before your appointment, we’ll talk with you about what to expect and how you can prepare for your waxing appointment.
Book your appointment today.
