07/29/2025
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It’s completely normal to have a few hairs left after your first Brazilian wax. Here are the main reasons why:
1. Hair Growth Cycles
Hair grows in three stages:
Anagen (active growth)
Catagen (transitional)
Telogen (resting/shedding)
Waxing only removes hairs that are in the active growth phase, meaning those fully rooted in the follicle. Hairs that are too short, just under the skin, or in the resting phase may not be removed because they haven’t fully emerged yet.
2. Uneven Hair Length
If your hair isn’t all the same length, shorter hairs may be too small for the wax to grip effectively. This often happens if you shaved or trimmed recently before waxing.
3. Coarse or Stubborn Hair
Some hair types—especially coarse or deeply rooted hairs—can be harder to remove completely on the first try. They may break at the surface instead of pulling out from the root.
4. Skin Sensitivity and Pain Tolerance
If the skin is especially sensitive, your esthetician might choose to skip over certain areas to avoid bruising or irritation, especially near the l***a or perineum. This can leave a few hairs behind.
5. Technique or Wax Type
Even with a skilled professional, a few hairs may remain depending on the type of wax used (hard vs. soft) and how your skin reacts. First-time waxing clients often experience more resistance from the follicles.
What You Can Do
Exfoliate gently a few days before and after to help hair grow out evenly.
Stick with waxing every 4–6 weeks. After a few sessions, hair grows more evenly and finer, making future waxes more thorough.
Avoid shaving between appointments so you don’t reset the growth cycle.
In short: those leftover hairs are normal, and regular waxing will reduce them over time.