Hair removal is obviously a very personal choice (no pressure or judgment, either way) but if you do choose to get rid, there are a few different options.

Shaving is great, but it requires weekly upkeep and can result in rashes and ingrown hairs. Then there’s sugaring – the natural, less-painful alternative to waxing. And, of course, there’s the failsafe wax – a method that’s been relied upon for years to ensure your skin is completely hair-free.

If you’re going away on holiday this summer, you’ve probably wondered when the optimum time is to either book a wax or DIY one at home. After all, there are a few factors to consider: when will your hair start to grow back? Will you have a reaction that needs to settle down? Is your skin more sensitive to the sun post-wax?

If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the above, know that you’re not alone. In fact, they’re questions that are often thrown around the Stylist office at this time of year. So, to settle the score once and for all, we reached out to waxing experts Ejiro Okorodudu and Rosie Khandwala to shed some light on what we really need to know pre-wax.

“How long before a holiday should I book a wax or wax myself?”