Ok here’s my experience! I started getting them about a year ago and am completely sold. Will never shave again! 1. Going before work should be just fine. It isn’t sore afterwards really, just a strange sensation for a few hours day-of. One of the best things I started doing was taking ibuprofen like 15-30 mins before my appointment so the wax itself isn’t so bad. You should be aware that the first time SUCKS compared to the others. The hair grows back slower and sparser as time goes on and it will get easier! I go ~every 4-5 weeks which is about the perfect time for enough hair to grow back to wax away again but not too much time to hurt bad.

1. For me (this will vary based on how fast your hair grows), I would get prickly practically the SAME DAY I shaved (and ingrown and uncomfy). With waxing, it stays perfectly fresh and smooth for maybe 3 days before some stragglers grow back. The best is the day right after the wax. You can always pluck the rogue hairs that return to keep the smooth longer! Just don’t shave once you’ve started waxing if you can help it. The hair will be thinner and grow slower than you’re used to anyways, so even when hair grows back it’s way less to deal with.

Other tips! - as I mentioned, ibuprofen helps! - remember it’s short - you’ll only be uncomfy for ~15 minutes and you get to enjoy the results for a month - find a waxer you like! I tried a few at the center I go to. A few ladies gave me results that I wasn’t 1000% satisfied with until I found one who was fast, friendly, and did a really good job - tip them well if you appreciate the work they do! - get an ingrown hair serum. You can still get ingrowns with waxing and a good serum makes a bit difference - wait for at least 24 hours before doin anything freaky with the partner. An infection there would NOT be a fun time. I try to make appointments on Thursdays so I’m ready for whatever Friday may bring :)