Why Fall & Winter Are the Best Months to Try Waxing
When people think about waxing, they often think about summer. But if you've been considering starting a waxing routine, fall and winter may actually be the perfect time to begin.
The cooler months give your skin a break from some of the things that can make waxing and aftercare more challenging, like frequent shaving, sweating, heat, and sun exposure.
More importantly, starting your waxing routine during these months gives you time to work with your natural hair-growth cycle instead of constantly starting over.
Here are a few reasons we love fall and winter for waxing at Orchid Wax Studio in Whitehall, PA.
You're Less Tempted to Shave
Let's be honest: it's much easier to hide out in leggings and sweatpants when it's 30 degrees outside.
During the summer, shaving can feel like a constant chore. You're wearing shorts, swimsuits, dresses, and other clothing that may have you reaching for your razor every few days.
Fall and winter give you a natural opportunity to put the razor down and let your hair grow.
This is especially helpful if you're transitioning from shaving to waxing.
Waxing requires enough hair for the wax to properly grip it. If you're constantly shaving between appointments, you're interrupting that growth cycle.
The cooler months can make it easier to resist the urge to shave and allow your hair to grow enough for consistent waxing.
You Can Start Getting Your Hair Growth More In Sync
This is one of the biggest reasons we recommend starting a waxing routine rather than only waxing for special occasions.
When you shave, you're cutting individual hairs at the surface of the skin. Since your hairs are all growing at slightly different rates, you may feel like you're constantly chasing new growth.
Waxing on a consistent schedule usually around every 4-6 weeks can help you get into a more predictable routine. Typically, in the colder months our hair does grow in a little slower than the warmer months. Even if you’re consistent with waxing, that’s why you’ll find you can push out that extra week than normal.
Over time, you'll begin to understand your personal growth cycle and when your hair is ready for your next appointment.
Starting in the fall gives you several months to establish that routine before spring and summer arrive.
Instead of waiting until swimsuit season and trying to get everything on the same schedule, you can use the cooler months to build the routine first.
You're Sweating Less
Sweat and freshly waxed skin aren't always the best combination.
After waxing, your skin can be temporarily more sensitive. Heat, sweat, and friction can make freshly waxed areas feel uncomfortable or irritated.
During the cooler months, you're generally spending less time dealing with hot, humid weather and heavy sweating.
That can make your post-wax period more comfortable, particularly for clients who are prone to irritation.
It's not that you can't wax during the summer—you absolutely can. It's simply that cooler weather can make certain aspects of post-wax care easier.
You're Getting Less Sun Exposure
Another benefit of waxing during fall and winter is that you're typically spending less time with freshly waxed skin exposed to strong sunlight.
Sun exposure is an important consideration when caring for freshly waxed skin. Your skin can be more sensitive immediately after hair removal, so following your esthetician's recommendations regarding sun exposure and SPF is important.
Starting your waxing routine during the cooler months can mean fewer beach days, pool days, and long stretches of direct sun immediately surrounding your appointments.
And if you're planning a sunny vacation during the winter? That's when it's especially important to talk with your esthetician about timing your wax and following appropriate sun-care recommendations.
You Can Focus on Your Skincare Routine
Waxing is only one part of maintaining smooth, healthy-looking skin.
Your routine between appointments matters, too.
Fall and winter are a great time to learn what your skin actually likes when it comes to exfoliation and hydration.
At Orchid Wax Studio, we educate our clients about physical and chemical exfoliation and when each may be appropriate.
Learning when and how to exfoliate is especially important for waxing clients. You don't want to aggressively exfoliate freshly waxed skin, but appropriate exfoliation between appointments can be an important part of your regular skincare routine.
Rather than throwing a bunch of products at your skin, we want you to understand why you're using them and when to use them.
You Have Time to Learn What Works for Your Skin
Your first wax isn't necessarily going to tell you everything about how your skin will respond to waxing long-term.
As you establish a routine, you start learning:
How quickly your hair grows
How long you prefer to wait between appointments
How your skin responds after waxing
Which exfoliation routine works for you
Which products your skin likes
How to prepare for your appointments
What aftercare works best for your skin
That's valuable information.
Starting in the fall gives you months to learn your routine before you really need it for shorts, swimsuits, vacations, and summer events.
You Don't Have to Wait Until Summer to Start
There's a common misconception that waxing is something you start doing when summer arrives.
We think of it differently.
Summer is when you get to enjoy the routine you've already built.
Fall and winter are the time to start.
You can stop shaving as frequently, allow your hair to grow, learn your natural growth cycle, establish a consistent appointment schedule, and figure out what your skin needs after waxing.
Then, when warmer weather arrives, you're not scrambling to figure everything out.
You're already in your routine.
Start Your Waxing Routine This Fall
The cooler months can make it easier to leave the razor alone, allow your hair to grow consistently, deal with less heat and sweat, and spend less time exposing freshly waxed skin to strong sun.
Most importantly, starting now gives you time to learn your hair-growth cycle and establish a routine before you actually need it.
So while everyone else is waiting for summer to start thinking about waxing, you can get a head start.
Ready to start your waxing routine? Orchid Wax Studio in Whitehall, PA welcomes new clients from throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Book your first appointment this fall and give yourself plenty of time to get comfortable with your new routine before summer arrives.
Individual hair-growth cycles and skin responses vary. Your esthetician can provide personalized preparation and aftercare recommendations based on your skin and waxing routine.