When it comes to achieving smooth, long-lasting waxing results, it’s not just about the wax you choose — it’s also about timing. Understanding the natural hair growth cycle can make all the difference in both your technique as a professional and your clients’ experience. At LYCON, we believe that the more you (and your clients) know about how hair grows, the better the results will be.
The Three Stages of Hair Growth
Every hair on the body goes through a continuous cycle. Knowing these stages explains why some hairs grow back sooner than others after a wax.
- Anagen (Growth Phase)
- The hair is actively growing and still attached to the follicle’s root.
- Waxing during this stage removes the entire hair from the base, which helps ensure longer-lasting smoothness.
- Catagen (Transition Phase)
- The hair stops growing and begins to detach from the blood supply.
- Because the root is shrinking, waxed hairs in this stage may not stay away as long as anagen hairs.
- Telogen (Resting/Shedding Phase)
- The hair is fully detached and ready to shed naturally.
- Waxing at this stage may remove only the visible shaft, not the root, so regrowth can seem quicker.
Why Cycles Matter for Waxing
At any given time, not all hairs are in the same stage. That’s why your client may notice some regrowth within a week or two, even after a thorough wax. Consistent waxing helps sync more hairs into the anagen stage, where they can be removed completely — leading to smoother, longer-lasting results over time.
Timing and Technique Tips
- Regular Appointments: Encourage clients to book every 4–6 weeks. This consistency trains the hair cycles, making regrowth finer and easier to remove.
- Educate Clients: Let them know that one wax isn’t enough to “catch” every hair in the ideal growth phase. Smoothness improves with consistency.
- Choose the Right Wax: LYCON’s high-quality strip and hot waxes are designed to grip even the shortest, finest hairs in the anagen stage, reducing breakage and maximizing results.
The Client’s Role in Better Results
Professional technique is only part of the equation. Client education is just as important:
- Avoid Shaving Between Waxes: Shaving resets the hair cycle, leading to uneven growth patterns.
- Prep and Aftercare: Exfoliating before a wax and following aftercare instructions prevents ingrowns and supports healthier regrowth.
- Patience Pays Off: It often takes 2–3 waxing sessions before clients start noticing longer gaps between regrowth.
Bringing Science Into the Spa
When professionals explain the science of hair growth in simple terms, clients feel more informed and confident. Not only does this improve client trust, but it also helps set realistic expectations about regrowth and results.
It is also important that your client takes care of their skin in between waxing services such as exfoliating their skin and applying any targeted treatment products like LYCON’s Ingrown-X-It Solution to treat and prevent ingrowns. At-hone treatment is essential in order to provide your client with their most comfortable waxing experience.
Happy LYCON waxing!
