Home Waxing Tricks
The waxing hair removal tips that we are giving you here are coming from our own therapists’ experience. If you decide to have a waxing hair removal at home, you’ll need to know some very important rules for avoiding unwanted complications like irritations, rash, scar tissue or bruising.
Waxing hair removal is accomplished by spreading a waxing product thinly over the skin and removing the wax with the hair. Body waxing removes hair from the root and it is an effective and fast method for removing big amounts of hair at one time. There are many different types of wax- wax strips, hard wax, hot wax. Here are some useful home waxing hair removal tips:
Before Waxing Tips
- Take a look at the skin area that you intend to wax- Do not wax if you have some kind of skin disorder (wound, scar tissue), skin allergy, acne, rash or dermatitis.
- Do not use peelings one or two days before waxing.
- Do not wax after sunbath or a visiting a tanning salon. In this case there is a risk of skin irritation as waxing removes dead skin at the surface.
- Always read the waxing product’s instructions for best results.
- If you are not sure how exactly to strip the wax- find some info in the web or in a beauty salon. Waxing should be done with a confident, rapid one quick pull in the opposite direction of hair growth.
- Ensure that your hair is at least 1/4″ long- otherwise the shortest hairs wont be pulled. Trim if your hair is much longer, thus the waxing will be more painless and comfortable.
- Wash the skin carefully and dry it well ( could also put some powder) before as any lotions or oils will prevent perfect waxing.
After Waxing Tips
- Apply some oil immediately after waxing hair removal and use it to remove the remaining wax. Powder after that- it will calm the skin and prevent wetting.
- Do not wash or moisture- wait at least 12 hours before showering, swimming or using sauna. If the treated area comes in contact with water that could lead to infection or skin irritation.
- An hour after waxing, apply some after wax cream cooling. This will help “calm” the skin faster.
To sum it up, Waxing is a relatively easy procedure. If you decide to do it by yourself just follow our waxing tips and all should be just fine.
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