If you’re booking your first Brazilian wax, or your first one in a long time, one of the first questions that usually comes up is: how long is this actually going to last!? Fair question. Nobody wants to put down the razor, mentally prepare for the appointment, follow the aftercare, and then feel like the hair is back five minutes later.

If you’ve been looking at a waxing menu and going back and forth between booking a Brazilian wax or a bikini wax, you’re not overthinking it. This is one of the most common questions people have, especially if it’s your first wax ever, your first wax in a long time, or you’re trying to get ready for a trip, wedding, pool day, or just a break from shaving.