first-time eyebrow waxing

How To Prepare Yourself For First-Time Eyebrow Waxing?

Waxing the eyebrows involves applying hot wax to the skin, allowing it to cool and harden, and then pulling the wax off along with the hair and its root. You’ll notice an immediate improvement in how your skin looks and feels once every hair is gone. 

Eyebrow waxing has many advantages, including the following:

  • Eyebrow waxing is a quick procedure that typically takes less than 15 minutes.
  • After getting your eyebrows waxed, you should expect the hair to grow back finer and sparser.
  • You can improve your appearance by shaping your eyebrows more attractively.
  • Only short-term, mild discomfort is expected.
  • The procedure may cause very little discomfort.

Things To Remember Before Appointment 

first time eyebrow waxing before and after
First Time Eyebrow Waxing Before And After (Image Source: Pinterest)

Getting your eyebrows waxed by a professional is a fantastic way to transform your eyebrows into something more aesthetically pleasing. You can do a few things ahead of time to maximize the effectiveness of your waxing session.

Decide A Perfect Shape Of Brows Ahead

eyebrow shape chart
Eyebrow Shape Chart (Image Source: Pinterest)

You can achieve the finest results from an eyebrow waxing appointment by giving some thought to the shape you desire and the shape that complements your face. Need some help deciding which style will serve you best? Consult with your wax esthetician for advice.

You Have Maximum Long Brow Hair

When getting your brows waxed, it’s important to consider the length of your hair. Try to get your brow hair between ⅛ to ¼ of an inch in length so the wax can grip it.

Take A Look At The Medication

If you suffer from acne or rosacea or are using a topical face treatment like Retin-A or Accutane, you should tell your esthetician. Some cosmetics can aggravate already sensitive skin or even cause it to peel. Additionally, you should avoid waxing if you have any preexisting skin issues.

Consider and Discuss Last Beauty Treatment

Please inform your waxing specialist if you have recently undergone any cosmetic treatments, like Botox, microdermabrasion, or injectables, in the area of unwanted hair. After these treatments, they can properly advise how long you should wait before waxing your eyebrows.

Avoid Tweezer During Eyebrow Waxing Treatments

You should resist the want to tweeze or wax in between appointments, no matter how strong the urge. If you pluck your hair, you’ll disrupt the growth cycle and end up with longer hair. It’s also simple to overuse the tweezers and ruins your eyebrows. Let your eyebrows grow naturally, and trust the professionals at the waxing salon to give them the perfect shape.

Remove All The Makeup Before Going To The Appointment

Try not to wear any eye makeup, brow powder, or filler to your session. This will make it easier for the person waxing you to identify the areas with unwanted hair. Makeup residue can clog newly opened pores after waxing, even if they clean your brows first.

Should I Get My Brows Wax Professionally?

Poorly shaped eyebrows might ruin a person’s appearance. That’s why it’s best to have a professional wax them for you so they can be shaped to complement your eyes and face. The eyebrows will be shaped to perfection in terms of length, width, and, most significantly, arch.

The first session typically causes discomfort, but the pain should subside as your hair thins. If performed by a trained esthetician, the eyebrow waxing procedure shouldn’t cause too much discomfort. After the treatment, they may administer a soothing antiseptic ointment to the affected areas.

I hope you loved this article and find it helpful. Also, you may be interested to read about perfect eye contouring tips and tricks.