Summer is just around the corner and this year you might opt for a wax instead of having to shave every couple days. You might have convinced yourself that the pain of getting a wax is worth not having to shave nearly as much, so you decide to make your first Brazilian wax appointment.

These are the steps you will go through when getting a Brazilian.

1. The Research

You scroll through the Internet finding the best place to get your Brazilian wax done. You want a place with good reviews, a good reputation for cleanliness and a reputable technician.

2. Making the appointment.

Once you find a good place, you make the appointment, typically 2-3 weeks out to give your hair time to grow. You might actually be a little excited. This is misplaced excitement.

3. The wait.

You're enjoying the couple weeks with a legitimate excuse not to shave. You might even walk with a little more pep in your step.

4. Game day.

The day is finally here to get your wax. You're kind of excited but also kind of nervous.

5. The walk of death.

It's finally set in—the amount of pain you're about to go through—as you're walking to your appointment. The walk (or drive) there feels like you're walking to your death.

6. The wax.

You go in and lay down on the table and wait for your technician to come in. When she does, she gets right to work, putting the wax on and quickly ripping it off. It could possibly be the worst pain you have ever gone through. You cannot wait for it to be over.

7. The aftermath.

She's done torturing you and hands you a towel and tells you without a smile, "You did well for your first time." You feebly try to get up in pain.

8. The wobble home.

No, you will not be dancing home after your wax. You take your walk home just slowly, being sure to be gentle with yourself.

9. Getting home.

You put on the comfiest pajamas you have and crawl into bed, proud that you went through it, but also regretting every second of it.

10. The day after.

You're no longer sore. You're smooth and you feel like a new woman.

Brazilian waxes are probably the most painful thing you can get done, aside from piercings and tattoos, but after getting it done, you feel reborn. So go fly little phoenix to the beach and have an amazing summer with your awesome new wax.