Skipped exfoliation and rolled in with a quick rinse? This guide from The Waxing Collective explains how prep impacts wax grip, pain, and recovery, covering keratin buildup, pH balance, hydration, retinoids, and barrier health, so you leave smooth, not red and regretful.

Booked the wax? Now prep the skin. This zero-stress guide from The Waxing Collective covers hair length, exfoliation timing, hydration, pH-balanced cleansing, retinol pauses, and what to avoid pre-appointment, so the wax grips hair (not skin) and you leave smooth, not irritated.