It can be intimidating or even embarrassing calling to book your first wax appointment and many may lose focus when scheduling to ask important questions.

It amazes me when the first thing asked is price. Which, yes I would also want to know, but there are more important questions to ask when choosing the esthetician.

Is she licensed?
This you would assume in most day spas now, but still I would ask.

How long has the technician been doing this?
This can be important. Bikini and brazilian waxing takes practice; both for technique and over time learn how to make it a more comfortable experience for the client.

What kind of products are used?
It is surprising the difference wax can make. Both quality of wax and choice of strip and hard wax.

Sanitation?
Very important. Double dipping has been too controversial not to avoid, even though the skin is pre-cleansed and disinfected.

Confidentiality?
Again, bikini waxing and Brazilians waxing have been made mainstream by celebrities and tv shows….but not all of us want the whole salon knowing our business.

Pre and post care instructions?
Do they offer these? Printed instructions are the best…you won’t always remember everything they tell you. Especially if you are nervous your first visit.

Pre and post care products?
Also important for comfort and results.

Other things to consider:

• Room privacy?
• Technician professionalism?

You are nervous…that is a given your first visit. Ask the person scheduling the appointment how comfortable the technician is with waxing or how comfortable they would feel with them. Front desk people are many times very honest.

Ask co-workers and friends. You never know…one of them might want to go too and was too nervous to go alone. (Separate rooms and appointments of course)