Leg Waxing

It’s recommended that you get a leg wax every 4 to 6 weeks. Of course, it can vary depending how quickly your hair grows. For more information on how often to get a leg waxing service, as well as other waxing services, click here.

The beauty of waxing leg hair is knowing you’ll be hair-free for a minimum of 1-2 weeks following your wax appointment. That said, waxing is a process, and the more consistently you do it the better the results. 

Expect regrowth quicker after the first wax, but with consistent waxing month after month, you will start to see the hair stay away for longer periods of time. Waxing lasts much longer than shaving, as shaving only cuts hair at the surface, while waxing removes the hair from the root.

We use a traditional soft wax for larger body areas such as legs, arms, chest, and back. The wax is removed by using a cloth strip.

We suggest hair be 1/4″ to 1/2” long for effective waxing. Hair that’s longer than 1/2” (about the length of a grain of rice) can make waxing leg hair more complicated, as it’s prone to breakage when waxed off for first-timers. This means the follicle won’t be removed and your results won’t last as long. Long hair can also cover up other hairs during a wax, which requires repeated waxes of the same area.

Leg waxing services and prices vary by location, so let’s find the Waxing the City location nearest you.

Of course! Waxing is for everyone. Scroll up to see the type of leg hair removal options we have.

The million-dollar question, “does waxing hurt?” is nearly impossible to answer! Everyone has a different scale for pain tolerance and what is painful for someone may not bother someone else.

However, at Waxing the City, both our wax and our hair removal technique work together to offer you the most comfortable service possible. If you’re still worried about managing sensitivity, we recommend taking an ibuprofen or aspirin roughly 30 minutes before your appointment to help maximize your comfort. 

Pro tip: Waxing leg hair more frequently will help with sensitivity as hair grows back finer and sparser!

Here are a few things to keep in mind: 

• Make sure to avoid heavy moisturizers, serums, or oils. 
• Don’t shave before a wax, as it can irritate the skin, and of course, it will leave the hair too short to wax properly. 
• In order to ensure the most comfortable wax experience, we recommend that you avoid sun exposure for 48 hours before and after your wax. 
• Avoid drinking a big cup of coffee before your next service as caffeine can increase your sensitivity levels.

Absolutely. We will do everything we can to make our pregnant clients feel as comfortable as possible during their leg waxing service.

In order to ensure the most comfortable wax experience, we recommend that you avoid sun exposure for 48 hours before and after your wax.

This goes for sunless tanning, too. If you get a spray tan before your wax appointment, it will remove some of the color from your skin, leaving it splotchy and possibly irritated.

Before: You don’t necessarily need to take a shower before a leg waxing service, but doing so does allow the Cerologist to work on clean skin. 

After: We don’t suggest taking a shower immediately after a leg waxing service. Try to wait at least 2 hours after leg hair removal. If you do need to shower, use lukewarm water on the waxed area. Warm or hot water may irritate the skin.

Wear whatever will make you comfortable during your leg waxing service. The Cerologist will give you a drape towel and ask that you remove clothing from the waist down (you can leave underwear on). You can use the towel to cover yourself.

Whether you want a full leg wax or a half leg wax is entirely up to you! A half leg wax may be performed on the lower half (knee down) or upper half (knee up) and is decided by the client at the time of the service. This is a great option for preparing your legs for skirts, longer shorts, and sandal season. Sometimes, thigh hair is lighter and softer than lower-leg hair, which means a full leg wax isn’t necessarily needed. If you’re looking for more complete leg hair removal, however, a full leg wax is a better option.

Our licensed cosmetologists and estheticians are not only waxing and beauty specialists — they are the ultimate professionals at their craft. To reflect their expertise, we created our own name: Cerologist. Looking for the definition of a Cerologist? Cerologist combines cera (Latin for wax) with ologist (to indicate their waxing authority and education).

Certain medications, isotretinoin or tretinoin (aka retinoic acid) can thin your skin, causing potential for tearing during leg waxing services. Let your Cerologist know if you’re taking or applying any prescriptions. Your Cerologist will ask you to complete an intake form when you arrive for your appointment.

There are three steps in the cycle of hair growth: 

1. Growing (the anagen phase): At any time, about 90% of your hair follicles are in the growth phase, when the hair cells divide and hair sprouts and grows.
2. Transitional (catagen phase): A small percentage of your hair is in the short transition phase, when the hair gets cut off from its base and loses its blood supply. 
3. Resting (telogen phase): Finally, the remainder of your hair is in the resting phase, when it’s pushed out of the skin and falls out. Then the cycle starts again.

Everyone’s body hair grows in different cycles, so it’s possible that hairs below the skin’s surface may sprout after your leg waxing services. Sometimes, dry or brittle hair can break during leg waxing services.

There are a few things you might see post-wax, and they’re totally normal! These include:

• Bumps: Irritated skin may cause some bumps to appear, but they’ll likely go away on their own within hours or days. As part of your leg wax aftercare, try our Post Wax Serum to help soothe the skin if needed. Just ask your Cerologist to point you in the right direction.
• Redness: Skin redness can disappear anywhere between a few minutes to a few days.
• Itching: Try not to scratch. Itching usually occurs in between appointments when hair starts to grow back, but exfoliation can help.
• Stubble or Ingrown hairs: To help prevent ingrown hairs (or further skin irritation), we recommend using our Post Wax Serum or ingrown hair exfoliating pads.