Grow the hair out to ¼ of an inch long (about the length of a grain of rice)

Take an ibuprofen 30 minutes before your appointment (optional)

Exfoliate (exfoliating gloves or loofah work well)

If you are going on a vacation, wax a few days prior to leaving

Avoid tanning beds, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers and baths.

If necessary, use a cold compress to sooth area.

You may use tea tree or lavender oil, aloe, hydrocortisone cream, zinc oxide paste or any non-comedogenic soothing treatment if needed

Exfoliate 3-5 days after, and a few times a week until your next appointment

TendSkin is recommended if you have any problems with ingrown hairs