How Much Hair Should You Leave Before You Have a Bikini Wax?
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Wax Needs To Grip Hair
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The hair needs to be long enough for the wax to grip it firmly. This applies for both hard and soft wax, and for both roller and linen strip application methods. Recently shaved hair may be left behind when the wax is pulled away from the skin, creating a patchy result. The short hair will then grow at the normal rate, while the hair removed by the wax from the root will take three to six weeks to grow back.
Too Long Hair Will Snap
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As the wax is ripped away from the skin during treatment, pubic hair that is too long may snap above skin level, leaving behind short, spiky hairs that will grow back within days. Longer hair also adds to the discomfort experienced during a bikini wax as it will be pulled and dragged, rather than whipped cleanly away.
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Bottom Line
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A hair length of 1/4 inch gives the best results and minimizes discomfort, although some newer treatments can remove hair even shorter, according to Cosmopolitan. Check with your salon when you book an appointment, or refer to the instruction leaflet provided if you are using a home wax kit. Let hair grow for two weeks before a bikini wax, and trim any hair that is too long with clippers or a pair of scissors.
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