How often should I wax so I feel truly smooth and avoid irritation?

Everyone’s hair grows at different speeds, but here are general science-based guidelines that tend to give the best results:

Face (upper lip, chin, cheeks) Every2–4 weeks: Facial hair grows quickly and shows sooner.

Underarms & Bikini area Every 3–4 weeks: This gives hair enough time to grow long enough for waxing to remove it properly, reducing the “stubble” feeling.

Legs & ArmsEvery4–6 weeks: Slower growth here allows for longer gaps without losing smoothness. Hair grows differently on your lower legs than your thighs, we recommend planning based on their individual cycles.

Back & Chest Every4–6 weeks: Sometimes up to 6–7 weeks if hair growth is slower.

Why these intervals matter:

• Waiting at least 3 weeks means more hairs are long enough for the wax to grip, so you feel smoother for longer.
• Longer intervals give your skin more recovery time, reducing irritation and the chance of ingrown hairs.
• Over time, regular waxing often makes hair grow back finer and less dense.

For sensitive skin:
If your skin gets easily irritated, or if you’ve had issues like ingrown hairs after waxing, we recommend extending your interval to 6–8 weeks. This gives your skin more rest. You might also want to consider laser hair removal. It’s often the gentlest long-term method for the skin.

These are all suggestions, you know your hair growth best and we are here to help guide you if you need support planning.

Alma Lasers, that developed Soprano Ice Platinum (which is the machine we use for our treatments) designed the machine to have contact cooling built directly into the hand piece. A feature that makes the skin chilled and comfortable during the full length of any treatment.

The reason it works so well is because your skin mostly feels the negative 3 degrees the cooling system uses to counter the heat from the laser as it works.

Traditional Alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers typically use cryogen spray or air cooling to reduce heat on the skin. These systems often have the cooling further away from the skin, making it somewhat less effective.

As for the actual treatment metod Soprano Ice Platinum uses SHR technology, which gradually heats the hair follicle by delivering low-energy pulses at a high repetition rate. A method that minimises discomfort and reduces the risk of burns.

In contrast, Alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers use a single-pulse delivery method, where the laser energy is released in one high-intensity pulse per shot. This approach means more direct heat at once, potentially leading to a higher risk of discomfort and sensitivity during the treatment and the recovery process.

Laser targets the hair follicle with light, which turns into heat. The pigment in the follicle absorbs this heat, damaging it so it can’t grow new hair.

The catch? Laser only works on hairs in their active growth phase. Since not all hairs grow at the same time, treatments are spaced a few weeks apart to catch each one when it’s ready.

We use Soprano ICE Platinum for our treatments, a laser hair removal system known for being gentle, effective on all skin tones, and virtually pain-free. Instead of sharp zaps, it gradually warms the skin, making the treatment feel more comfortable.

Laser hair removal used to work best on light skin with dark hair, since the contrast made it easier for the laser to target the pigment. Today’s advanced technology is safer and more effective for a wider range of skin tones and hair types.

Over time, and with repeated treatments, targeted areas show visibly reduced hair growth.