Spoiler alert: You're probably worrying about something your waxer isn't even thinking about. Can we talk about something for a minute? After 26 years as an esthetician, I've learned that one of the biggest things keeping women from booking their first Brazilian wax isn't necessarily the fear of pain. It's embarrassment. I cannot tell you how many times a woman has walked into my treatment room and immediately started apologizing for her body. She's worried about her weight.

Your first Brazilian wax—or your first one after a long break—is usually the hardest. Here’s why consistent waxing can make regrowth and future appointments much easier.