Professionals know how to get the best results, and it's important to follow their methods so you can make sure you're doing it correctly. Following a pro's advice teaches you how to avoid needless pain, how to get rid of the most hair, and how to help you avoid seeing red.

Visiting the spa for a Brazilian wax is only half the battle. OK, bikini waxes can be scary, and there are plenty of things about them we’d like to change. The pain factor and price are the first few that come to mind. Although, there is an ongoing debate over whether bikini waxes are truly that painful. Some say the more you get them, the less painful they become. Either way, it’s not the most comfortable experience to sit through. You do it anyway because, well, the results are worth it.

You want a wax. You need a wax. But what are the intricacies that go along with a wax? Believe it or not, there are (plenty of) dos and donts after waxing (and pre-appointment, too!). So print this page out, hang it on your fridge, save it to your phone or share it with your friends via social media because this is your ultimate guide to all-things-waxing.

It’s wax etiquette 101. Let’s discuss.