A little prep makes all the difference.
Getting ready for a waxing appointment doesn’t have to be stressful! With a few simple tips, you can help your skin feel its best and enjoy smooth, long-lasting results. These guidelines cover everything you need to know before your Brazilian, brow, or body waxing service in State College—so you can feel confident, comfortable, and ready to relax.
Following these easy steps helps our estheticians provide a seamless, judgment-free experience tailored just for you.
Following these easy steps helps our estheticians provide a seamless, judgment-free experience tailored just for you.
General Pre Waxing Guidelines
Hair Length
Shaving
Skincare & Active Ingredients
Avoid Irritation
Health & Comfort Tips
Enhance Your Comfort with Recommended Products:
To make your waxing experience even more comfortable, we recommend our in-spa boutique products:
- Hair should be at least ¼ inch long so the wax can remove it effectively.
- For Brazilian waxing, ¼–½ inch is ideal for smooth, long-lasting results.
Shaving
- Avoid shaving the area 3–4 weeks before waxing (longer for Brazilian).
- Shaving interrupts the hair growth cycle and can make waxing less effective or uncomfortable.
Skincare & Active Ingredients
- Let your esthetician know about any products or treatments that may affect your skin, including:
- Retinol or Retin-A
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) / Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs)
- Chemical exfoliants
- Acne treatments (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid)
- Recent chemical peels or laser treatments
Avoid Irritation
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, or exfoliation 24–48 hours before your appointment.
- Do not apply heavy lotions, oils, or perfumes to the area being waxed.
Health & Comfort Tips
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day of your appointment.
- Consider taking an over-the-counter pain reliever 30–60 minutes before your appointment if you’re sensitive.
- For Brazilian waxing, avoid caffeine beforehand as it can increase sensitivity.
- For Brazilian waxing, clients under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot be serviced for safety.
- We do not allow cell phone use, guests, or meta glasses during Brazilian Waxing Services
Enhance Your Comfort with Recommended Products:
To make your waxing experience even more comfortable, we recommend our in-spa boutique products:
- Pre-Wax Numbing Cream – Helps reduce sensitivity for first-time or sensitive areas.
- Just the Strip Nourishing Oils – Softens and nourishes the skin before your service for smoother results.
Service Specific Guidance
Brow Wax:
Brazilian Wax:
Other Body Areas:
- Hair should be at least ¼ inch long.
- Avoid tweezing or trimming immediately before your appointment.
Brazilian Wax:
- Hair should be ¼–½ inch long.
- Avoid shaving or trimming too short.
- Share any skincare products or treatments with your esthetician to prevent irritation.
Other Body Areas:
- Follow the general hair length guidance.
- Notify your esthetician of any recent treatments or sensitive skin concerns.
After Your Wax
After your service, proper care helps maintain smooth results and protects your skin:
Support Smooth, Healthy Skin with Our Aftercare Products:
To soothe, nourish, and protect your skin post-wax, we recommend:
Using these products as part of your at-home care routine ensures longer-lasting smoothness and healthier skin between appointments.
Following these pre- and post-wax tips ensures smoother, longer-lasting results with fewer ingrown hairs and irritation.
- Avoid heat, friction, and heavy workouts for 24 hours.
- Exfoliate gently 48–72 hours after waxing.
- Keep the area clean and moisturized as recommended by your esthetician.
Support Smooth, Healthy Skin with Our Aftercare Products:
To soothe, nourish, and protect your skin post-wax, we recommend:
- Just the Strip Smooth Operator- gentle, chemical exfoliant serum designed to prevent and treat ingrown hairs, razor burn, and bumps.
- Just the Strip Nourishing Oils - hydrate, protect, and soften skin after waxing with professional-grade blends
- Just the Strip The Polisher Body Scrub - Gentle and powerful, Just The Strip's Polisher Bikini Body Scrub removes dead skin cells, debris, and build-up to reveal soft, smooth, and glowing skin
Using these products as part of your at-home care routine ensures longer-lasting smoothness and healthier skin between appointments.
Following these pre- and post-wax tips ensures smoother, longer-lasting results with fewer ingrown hairs and irritation.
Ready for your waxing appointment? Follow these simple guidelines to prepare, then book your service today!
Serving downtown State College and the Penn State community, our expert estheticians provide professional, judgment-free waxing services for Brazilian, brow, and body treatments.