How Long Does Leg Hair Have to Be to Wax?

Minimum Hair Length for Waxing

When it comes to waxing , the minimum hair length should be between 1/4 and 1/2 an inch. If it is shorter than a 1/4 inch, then not all the hair may come away during waxing because the hair needs to be caught or held in the wax to come away. Or the hair may break, making a smooth finish almost impossible to achieve until your hair has a chance to grow out again.

If your hair is too short, rather reschedule the appointment to allow your hair to grow for a few more days.

Can Leg Hair Be Too Long to Wax

Yes, your leg hair can be too long to wax successfully. If the hair is longer than 1/2 an inch, then your therapist may struggle to pull away all the hair, or it may be more painful for you during the waxing session. If you have coarser hair, you should initially have hair closer to the 1/2 inch mark, and once it becomes finer, you can work closer to the 1/4 inch mark.

If your hair is too long, you can trim it lightly before your appointment.

Regrowth Tips and Preventing Ingrown Hairs

You only need to remember three things regarding regrowth and preventing ingrown hairs.

Moisturize

Your skin needs moisture , so like the rest of your body, be sure to moisturize your legs regularly to keep the skin and hair healthy. Healthy hair is less prone to breakage, allowing a smoother finish after your waxing appointment.

Exfoliate

Exfoliate regularly! Exfoliation helps with regrowth and prevents ingrown hairs by removing the dead skin cells that clog the skin. It also makes the hair come away more easily during your waxing appointment, and consequently, the waxing session will be less painful, especially if you are new to waxing. If you wax regularly, your hair will eventually become finer, and there will be less growth.

However, you should wait up to 48 hours after your waxing appointment to prevent irritation.

No Shaving

Once you have started waxing, you should avoid shaving unless it is absolutely necessary. Shaving only trims the thick part of the hair. Waxing removes the hair from the root.

Regular, planned waxing appointments help you from being caught off guard. Waxing is recommended every three to four weeks.

Benefits of Waxing

There are several benefits to waxing your legs and other parts of your body for both men and women. If you wax regularly, the hair will get finer and less hair will grow. It is a quick and easy way to remove unwanted hair, and most waxing appointments take approximately 30 minutes.

Waxing can be a confidence booster for some people, especially if hair crops up in unwanted places on the body. And finally, and most importantly, done correctly, it will give the waxed area a soft and smooth finish.

Book now!

Don’t let hair stubble dampen your day. A waxing appointment is a perfect way to get a quick and smooth finish to parts of your body. Reach out to Reflexion Spa serving Hinsdale, IL, to book an appointment with one of their trained aestheticians today.