The questions everyone Googles at 11PM before their first appointment. We've heard them all, and here are the answers:
Honestly? Less than you've built it up to in your head. Most first-timers say the anticipation was the worst part. The actual wax takes about 15 minutes — and the most intense seconds are over before you can finish a deep breath.
For perspective: most clients rate the pain a 4-5/10 on the first visit, and a 2-3/10 by the third. Your nerves adjust.
About ¼ inch — roughly two weeks of growth from your last shave. Long enough for the wax to grip, short enough that we don't have to trim. If you're not sure, don't shave for at least 10 days before your appointment.
If it's longer than ½ inch, we'll trim it down before waxing. No charge, no judgment.
Please don't. Shaving resets your hair growth cycle and makes the next wax hurt more. Wait it out — even when it feels itchy or weird around week one. Trust us, week three is worth it.
Whatever you walked in with. You'll undress from the waist down (or whatever area is being waxed) in a private room. Wear comfortable underwear you don't mind taking off — and skip tight jeans or shapewear for the day.
No. We've waxed thousands of clients across 16 years. There is nothing about your body, your hair, your timing, or your decisions that we haven't seen. We genuinely don't care if you "forgot to exfoliate" or "haven't waxed in a year." We're here to do the service. That's it.
Yes. Just wear a fresh tampon or menstrual cup to your appointment. Some people are slightly more sensitive during their cycle, so if you can schedule outside of week one, you might prefer it — but it's not a dealbreaker. Let us know if you'd rather reschedule, no problem.
Your body might react to touch. That's biology, not weirdness. We're professionals — we don't notice it, we don't comment on it, and we don't make it awkward. Promise.
You can. Taking 400-600mg of ibuprofen 30-45 minutes before your wax can take the edge off, especially for first-timers. Avoid alcohol or caffeine — it actually makes you more sensitive, not less.
24-48 hours of rest. Your skin needs time to settle. Sex too soon can mean inflammation, irritation, or worse — folliculitis (annoying little red bumps). Patience now = smoother experience later, in every sense.
No — that's a myth.
Waxing actually makes hair grow back finer over timebecause it pulls from the root and weakens the follicle. After 6-12 months of consistent waxing, many clients see noticeably sparser regrowth.
We're appointment-only to keep service quality high and waits short. Book online through Vagaro 24/7 — same-day slots are sometimes available, but for your first visit we recommend booking at least 48 hours ahead so you have time to mentally prep (and not shave 🙃).
Still have questions?
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With 16 years of experience, all of our estheticians are fully licensed and will always prioritize your comfort and pace.
Comfort-focused, judgment-free, and fully private
Just love Jessica I’m so grateful my best friend recommended her to me. As soon as I walked in I felt welcomed. Loved the decor and vibe. Jessica made me feel very comfortable. She was lovely and very caring. She’s an expert at what she does. She makes you feel totally at ease. She explains everything she is doing and all the after care that is needed. This is especially important to me as I have sensitive skin. And it is a quick and easy experience. Love this place!!!
I had my very first Brazilian a few weeks ago with Marley, she was a doll! Made me feel comfortable, explained the process and prepared me before each wax. I was nervous and ranted about everything lol but she entertained me and by the time I knew it, it was over! The staff is welcoming and the salon is very inviting. They also have Yoni products which are fantastic and smell incredible. I definitely recommend The Wax Queen and will be returning in a few weeks. Marley thank you again!
This is my first time coming to the wax Queen for a Brazilian wax and I can honestly say it was a great experience! I am definitely coming back! Jessica was great and very nice and got EVERY LITTLE HAIR I was done in less than 20 minutes!
Not only was the service great but everything inside was very nice and very clean. They keep everything well sanitized and the music is great lol!
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