The answer to this question is it depends. For many people, yes waxing is painful. The first time a person waxes, their hair follicles aren't used to being pulled out so they hold tightly to the hair. As one continues to wax, the follicles begin to soften and pull much easier with each wax. Meaning with each consecutive wax, it will be less painful. This is another reason we encourage you to keep up with your waxing.