Waxing Tips and Advice Mobile Spray Tan & Beauty Therapy For best results we advise you leave your hair to grow for at least 2-3 weeks so the hairs are long enough to be removed effectively. Do not expose yourself to direct sunlight 24 hours prior to waxing. Do not expose yourself to direct sunlight 48 hours after waxing. Avoid wearing tight clothing, hot baths, sunbeds, fragrant creams and body scrubs for at least 24 hours after waxing. Skin which is irritated, broken or chapped cannot be waxed. If you are preparing for a spray tan, waxing must be done at least 24/48 hours prior to the application. After waxing some people may experience some redness, bumps or irritation of the skin.  This will subside within a few hours or alternatively hair removal after care lotion can be used.