In waxing, a wax or wax-like product (lukewarm, warm, or hot, depending on the type) is spread on the area to be waxed, in a thin layer, in the direction of the hair growth.

With waxing, a new hair has to grow, and it starts out with a soft tip which you may not notice until it is sun-bleached, and many of the hairs around it may not grow back for some time. Waxing can last from 4-6 weeks.

Waxing cannot be done on the face of someone using Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Accutane, as these thin the skin and it may tear when the wax strip is pulled off.