Yes, but your bikini area can be more sensitive during this time.
Tips for getting waxed on your period
You just need to wear a fresh tampon or clean menstrual cup to your appointment. During your period your skin is at its most sensitive. So, you may also want to let your wax therapist know you're on your period, so they'll know what to expect and be as gentle as possible on you.
Yes! You can absolutely get your Brazilian or bikini wax while on your period. As long as you are wearing a fresh menstrual cup or tampon with the string tucked in before your appointment.
Can I get a bikini wax or Brazilian if I'm having my period? Absolutely! Just keep in mind that your pubic area is often more sensitive during this time, so you may experience more discomfort than usual. In order to successfully complete the service, you will need to wear a tampon.
You may have heard that you can't get waxed on your period, but you can indeed get a Brazilian wax during your menstrual cycle as long as you wear a tampon. Although, remember your skin is usually more sensitive during that time of the month so you are likely to experience more pain or discomfort during your session.
You may bleed a little.
Since each hair follicle is connected to a little blood vessel, you may see a blood droplet when hair is ripped out, says Smith. This is more likely to happen in tight-pore areas, such as your underarms or around the labia if you're getting a Brazilian.
Timing matters. Avoid scheduling a wax five days before your menstrual cycle, during it, or immediately after. “Your body is especially sensitive during this time,” says Exhale Spa aesthetician Angela Marinescu.
Your skin is the most sensitive the time near your period, and waxing can be more painful than normal. So your appointment shouldn't be any closer than a couple of days before of after your period.
Can hair be too long? It can! Hair that's longer than ½ inch can make waxing more complicated as its prone to breakage when waxed off for first-timers, which means the follicle won't be removed and your results won't last as long.
You will not have to get completely naked for a Brazilian wax. Of course, any clothing from the waist down will have to be removed, but anything from the waist up can stay on. One thing to suggest to your clients is adequate clothing to wear for their Brazilian wax.
Hair follicles remain open for hours after waxing, so it's best to avoid contact with any excess moisture for at least 24 hours. If you must bathe the same day as your wax, take a shower, not a bath. The bacteria, skin, and product in the water could cause infection.
When it comes to pubic hair, people groom it using a variety of methods including shaving, waxing, trimming, and laser removal. These methods can lead to ingrown hairs and infections though, so most gynecologists warn against them and recommend trimming or letting it be instead.
Newly shaved skin is prone to irritation, and constantly using the pad causes friction of the skin. So, there will be rashes, bumps and even one will feel pain down there. Try to wait till the periods get over.
It is possible that pubic hair removal could, through microtrauma, allow yeast that is normally on the skin to cause a vulvar yeast infection, although this hypothesis has not been studied.
Hairs can stop showing up after 8 months of treatment in areas where it grows naturally finer, as well as with people with fine hair. It's just as common, however, for people to go through years of wax sessions before the hair stops growing for good.
What all of this means is that an average Brazilian wax will only remove about 30% of hair by the root while it is in the Anagen phase. The majority of your hair is in the Telogen phase, so you are only removing the old, dead hair. This means that you can expect to see noticeable hair regrowth within 2 to 3 weeks.
After a wax, the hairs that were in the resting phase will begin growing back, and that's why you'll see hair regrowth in a matter of weeks but not as thick as before. On average, a wax will last you three to four weeks.
How long, or short, should my hair be for waxing? The hair should be at least 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch for best results. If you have coarse hair it should be closer to 1/2-inch for the first few waxes.
First, apply a numbing cream to the bikini area 30 minutes before you're about to wax. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever like Advil or Aspirin to minimize the pain. Also, ensure that the wax is cool before application.
Our advice is to wait 24 to 48 hours so your skin has time to heal and hair follicles can close. Doing so will prevent any further skin irritation.
Your waxed region will be vulnerable to irritation after your initial appointment, so aim to wear clothes that do not cling so close to your body. This includes loose-fitting dresses or shorts, and breathable cotton pants. Avoid tight and sweat clothing because they can trap bacteria which can later irritate your skin.
Keep in mind, your body is more sensitive during your period, so any kind of waxing might be a little bit more painful (but still totally manageable.)
For the first 12 hours after your wax, we recommend avoiding: Vigorous activity, friction, sweating i.e. spinning, bike riding, running, etc. Sex (for Brazilian/Brozilian Waxes only). We recommend this for first-time waxers.