Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make waxing painless: Stay hydrated. Being dehydrated tightens your skin and makes it harder to remove hair follicles. Skip coffee and alcohol the day before, and drink plenty of water leading up to your wax session. Don't go too long between waxings. The longer you wait, the more hair you'll have, and the thicker it will be, thus upping the pain factor. Don't wax the week before your period. Your body's sensitivity to pain is heightened right before your period. Pop a couple of ibuprofen 1–2 hours beforehand. This over-the-counter pain reliever may help lessen pain and keep inflammation under control.