The Science Behind Hair Growth & Your Waxing Schedule

I notice clients who stick to the 4–6 week schedule see the smoothest, longest-lasting results — and it’s not just luck, it’s biology.

Your Hair Growth Cycle

1. Anagen (growth phase) – hair is actively growing from the follicle.

2. Catagen (transition phase) – hair stops growing and detaches from the blood supply.

3. Telogen (resting phase) – hair eventually sheds to make room for new growth.

All your hair isn’t in the same phase at once, which is why timing matters.

Why 4–6 Weeks is the Sweet Spot

At 4–6 weeks, most hairs are in the ideal length and phase for wax to remove them from the root.

If you wait too long, hair can become too long, more uncomfortable to remove, and cycles can get out of sync.

If you wax too soon, many hairs will be too short and stay behind.

Here's a closer look at how hair length changes during each stage of the hair growth cycle — knowing this helps you time your waxing appointments perfectly for smooth, long lasting results.

Long-Term Benefits of Staying on Schedule

With repeated root removal, hair regrows finer and sparser.

Over time, many follicles become dormant and stop producing hair.

You may also see less irritation and fewer ingrowns as the skin stays smoother.

Hair grows in three main stages: Growth (Anagen), Rest (Catagen), and Shedding (Telogen). Understansing these stages is key to waxing on the right schedule.

Year-Round Waxing = Better Results

Skipping winter sessions can set back progress, because hair growth cycles get uneven again.

Your skin also benefits from exfoliation and post-wax care products year-round.

Waxing is like any other beauty or self-care routine — consistent maintenance is what creates the best results.