Don’ts Don’t swim, tan, hot bath or shower, and workout for 24 hours after waxing Don’t use products that contain alcohol on the waxed area Don’t shave between waxes, this distorts the hair growth cycle Don’t apply lotion right before the waxing treatment Don’t trim hair too short (hair length should be ¼ inch) Don’t let the hair grow too long, that increases the pain Don’t take alcohol (and other stimulants such as caffeine) prior to waxing, stimulants tighten the pores -Do’s Exfoliate and hydrate the area avoid ingrown hair Let your esthetician know before waxing if you have any allergies, health conditions, or are taking any medication, like Accutane, or if you are using any topical lotions, or creams like AHAS or Retin-A, which are not compatible with waxing or sugaring. Do regular waxing or sugaring treatment that will reduce pain and ingrown hair.