Try to give yourself a Brazilian wax about 2 weeks after you’ve last shaved. Ideally, your hair will be 2 or 3 weeks grown out, but not more than 4 or 5 weeks.

To test the wax, apply a little bit to the inside of your wrist. If it burns or hurts, let the wax cool before applying it.

Apply more powder if you experience more pain or start to sweat.

Having trouble seeing what you’re doing? Place a mirror in between your legs so you can watch your progress.

Going against the direction of your hair growth will give you the cleanest, smoothest wax. Is your skin stinging? Press your hand against your skin to apply gentle pressure.

Typically, waxing your labia is the most painful part, and waxing your rectum is the easiest.

Have sensitive skin? Exfoliate before waxing. This will help remove dead skin to prevent ingrown hairs. Before waxing your bikini area, let your hair grow out for about 2 weeks. Ideally, your hair will be between 1/4 - 1/2 inches (0. 63 - 1. 2 cm) for the easiest removal.

If your pain increases throughout the process, apply more powder. Especially if you’re waxing in a warm environment.

If your sugar wax is a roll-on, there’s no need to heat it up. Instead, you can simply apply it directly to your body. You can also make your own sugar wax out of sugar, water, and lemon juice.

Work in an area that’s about 4 in (10 cm) long and 2 in (5. 1 cm) wide. The key to sugar waxing is to press the sugar into your pores. This will help reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, and many people say that it helps with pain management as well.

You may have to pull your wax strip 2 or 3 times before it comes off completely. Go quickly to make it hurt less! Sugaring is also exfoliating, so you may notice some dead skin cells coming off as well. If your skin is stinging, gently press down on it with your free hand to apply mild pressure. This can help relieve some of the pain.

You may notice the sugar wax changing color over time, which is normal. It may get slightly more opaque as it cools.

If this is your first time waxing, you might notice a little bit of blood, which is totally normal. Your skin is just irritated, and it will stop bleeding on its own in just a few minutes.

For the first few days after you wax, wear loose cotton clothing to avoid irritating your skin. Stay away from hot baths and showers, as this could make your bikini area even more irritated.