Learn hot to wax hair properly but it really does depend on the area but the method is almost similar. We will discuss removing hair from those unwanted areas using wax and how you can do it to reduce the amount of pain.
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How To Wax Hair In The Bikini Line
1. Buy Bikini Hard Wax Kit
for around $18. I recommend using hard wax for bikini area because the hair is coarse. Hard wax goes on smooth, but hardens so that it doesn’t require a strip to be removed. The following directions are for the use of hard wax.
2. Have enough hair. Grow bikini hair out to at least 1/4″ long. Use hair clippers to trim hair down if longer than 1/2″. Scissors don’t work well for trimming because you run the risk of making some hair too short.
3. Cleanse skin. Use pre-wax cleanser on bikini area and apply pre-epilation oil which works with hard wax. Don’t over do it on the oil, more isn’t better.
4. Apply wax. Using an applicator, apply wax evenly FIRST the opposite direction of hair growth, and then WITH the direction of hair growth to a large area (about 4 ½” long and 2 ½” wide)in the same stroke. Don’t stop at the edge of where the hair grows, go passed that point. You will use the part of the wax that isn’t attached to hair as a tab to remove it. The wax will dull as it hardens, and will not be tacky. If the wax isn’t hard enough when removed, it won’t take away all of the hair.
5. Remove hair. Lightly flick up a small part of the wax that isn’t attached to hair on the end to be used as a tab once cooled. Say hair grows from left to right- the end is on the right side. Hold skin taut with one hand, and remove wax in opposite direction of hair growth in one quick pull, all the way to the other side. Don’t pull up, which might be your natural inclination. Press hand down on skin to help relieve some of the pain, after wax is removed. (Sounds silly, but it works!)
6. Repeat. Work your way waxing bikini area, repeating steps 4 and 5.
7. Get missed hairs. Use tweezers to remove any hairs missed by the wax.
8. Clean skin. Remove any remaining residue, with wax remover.
9. Soothe skin. Apply after-wax lotion, or an aloe based lotion or gel.
10. After care. The bikini area has a tendency for ingrown hairs. Two days after wax, lightly exfoliate area to try to avoid ingrown hairs and try Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum (read review) if you do end up getting any.
Tips:
1. Waxing can cause red bumps, ingrown hairs and bruising. Read more about how to prevent and stay clear of waxing side effects.
2. Practice using the wax on a small part of your body, like your arm so you get the feel of it. Always test small amount of wax on hand before putting on bikini zone, to make sure it’s warm, not hot.
3. There are some circumstances in which you shouldn’t wax. Read: Waxing Precautions & Warnings for the full list.
4. Take an asprin or ibuprofen 30 – 45 minutes before waxing, and apply a numbing spray (compare prices) if you’re concerned about the ‘ouch factor’. Read: Top Ten Tips to Reduce Waxing Pain for the full run-down.
5. A couple weeks before waxing your bikini area, shave exactly what hair you want removed and make the bikini lines even on both sides. Once it grows back it will make waxing the area you need to remove hair easier to follow.
What You Need:
* Wax warmer
* Hard wax
* Pre-wax cleanser
* Pre-epilation oil
* Square-edge applicators which makes getting a straight line easier
* Wax remover for the skin (or you can use baby oil or petroleum jelly)
* After- wax lotion, or aloe based gel.
How To Wax Hair On The Face
Waxing Eyebrows
I highly recommend Creme Wax System
heated up in a microwave. Great for delicate facial skin because it’s one of the gentlest waxes, it’s also easier to work with than honey waxes because of its less sticky consistency. While the cold wax strips seem like less work, they don’t grab onto the hair as well as heated wax.
1. Buy Creme Wax kit.
2. Have enough hair. Facial hair needs to be at least 1/4″ long.
3. Pull or pin-back hair. You don’t want your hair in the way or end up getting wax in it.
4. Wash hands. You would never work with dirty tools, would do?
5. Cleanse facial area. Wash face to rid makeup and oil, pay dry and then apply a pre-wax cleanser. Lightly dust powder on area to be waxed. Don’t over do it on the powder, more isn’t better.
6. Wax on. Apply wax evenly in the direction of hair growth using applicator (wooden stick) to the hair in somewhat small sections. Be careful! You want enough wax to thoroughly cover hair, but not so thick that it becomes too thick to remove.
7. Cover with strip. Apply strip in the direction of hair growth, leaving some leftover strip at the end not attached to hair like a tab (say hair grows from left to right- leave leftover strip on right side). Press and firmly smooth hand over strip in the direction of hair growth a couple times, to ensure wax is attaching to hair and has slightly cooled.
8. Wax off. Grasp onto the end of strip that isn’t attached to hair. Hold skin taut with one hand, and remove strip in opposite direction of hair growth in one quick pull, all the way to the other side. Don’t pull up, which might be your natural inclination. Press hand down on skin to help relieve some of the pain, after strip is removed. (Sounds silly, but it works!) If a little bit of wax with hair remains, simply put strip back on hair and pull off.
9. Repeat. Continue with steps 6-8 working in sections until you have removed unwanted hair. Don’t apply wax over the same area twice or you can burn or severely irritate your skin.
10. Clean up missed hairs. Use clean tweezers to remove any hairs missed by the wax.
11. Clean wax off skin. Remove any remaining residue, with wax remover, baby oil or petroleum jelly.
12. Soothe skin. Apply after-wax lotion, or an aloe based lotion or gel.
Tips:
1. Do NOT perform facial hair waxing you are taking Accutane. Read: Waxing Precautions & Warnings for the full list.
2. Wax in front of a large mirror (not hand-held) so you can see clearly.
3. Practice using the wax on a small part of your body, like your arm so you get the feel of it. Always test small amount of wax on hand before waxing, to make sure it’s warm, not hot.
4. If you’re worried about pain, apply a numbing spray (compare prices) to a cotton swab and then to eyebrow area. Make sure not to get directly in eyes!
5. After waxing keep hands away from skin to avoid getting red bumps and irritation. See other ways to prevent side effects of waxing.
What You Need:
* Wax warmer
* Cream wax
* Pre-wax cleanser
* Baby powder
* Muslin or pellon strips
* Wooden applicators
* Wax remover for the skin (or you can use baby oil or petroleum jelly)
* After- wax lotion, or aloe based gel
* Tweezers
How To Wax Hair On Legs
Waxing Legs
We’ll show you how to wax you legs like the pros. Don’t expect waxing yourself to be as easy as it looks, but with a little time and effort you can get smooth legs without the high professional price tag.
- Buy waxing kit. Compare waxing kit prices.
- Have enough hair. Grow leg hair out to at least 1/4″ long. Use hair clippers to trim hair down if longer than 1/2″. Scissors don’t work well for trimming because you run the risk of making some hair too short.
- Cleanse legs. Use pre-wax cleanser on legs and apply a light dusting of powder. Don’t over do it on the powder, more isn’t better.
- Wax on. Apply wax evenly in the direction of hair growth using applicator (wooden stick) to a large area of hair. You want enough wax to thoroughly cover hair, but not so thick that it’s hard to remove.
- Cover with strip. Apply strip in the direction of hair growth, leaving some leftover strip at the end not attached to hair like a tab (say hair grows from left to right- leave leftover strip on right side). Press and firmly smooth hand over strip in the direction of hair growth a couple times, to ensure wax is attaching to hair and has slightly cooled.
- Wax off. Grasp onto the end of strip that isn’t attached to hair. Hold skin taut with one hand, and remove strip in opposite direction of hair growth in one quick pull, all the way to the other side. Don’t pull up, which might be your natural inclination. Press hand down on skin to help relieve some of the pain, after strip is removed. (Sounds silly, but it works!) If a little bit of wax with hair remains, simply put strip back on hair and pull off.
- Repeat. Work your way through legs repeating steps 4-6.
- Clean up missed hairs. Use tweezers to remove any hairs missed by leg wax.
- Clean wax off skin. Remove any remaining residue, with wax remover, baby oil or petroleum jelly.
- Soothe skin. Apply after-wax lotion, or an aloe based lotion or gel.
- Well done. Congratulate yourself!
Tips:
- Use wax heater with a cream wax, which is gentle on the skin and easy to spread. Cold waxing strips might seem easier and less messy, but don’t grasp onto the hair well.
- Test a small amount of wax on hand before putting on leg, to make sure it’s warm, not hot.
- If you have varicose veins or phlebitis do not wax legs.
- Take an asprin or ibuprofen 30 – 45 minutes before waxing, and apply a numbing spray if you’re concerned about the ‘ouch factor’.
- Watch the way the hair grows on various areas of the legs, because it can change direction on you. Try getting someone to help you wax the back of your upper legs.
What You Need:
- Wax warmer
- Cream wax
- Pre-wax cleanser
- Baby powder
- Muslin or pellon strips
- Wooden applicators
- Wax remover for the skin (or you can use baby oil or petroleum jelly)
- After- wax lotion, or aloe based gel
These tips about how to wax hair are from About.com
