Equipment you’ll require
- Body scrub/buff puff
- Baby powder
- Ibuprofen
- Old towel or newspapers
- Waxing kit
- Wax
heater/water bath/microwave
Baby oil
- Soft cloth
Home Waxing Method
1. Let
hair grow to the recommended length. Most kits recommend hair be at least 1/4
inch long. This is necessary as the wax needs to be able to grab the hair. If
hair is too short then the wax cannot surround the hair or remove it. But if
the hair is too long then it will break off and not be removed entirely from
the skin.
2. Exfoliate
the area that will be waxed 24 hours in advanced with a buff puff or body
scrub. Exfoliation will get rid of any dead skin cells. This allows the wax to
easily attach to hair and not pull off any skin when it is removed. However, if
you exfoliate just before waxing then the new skin will be sensitive and become
inflamed and irritated.
3. Take
an ibuprofen at least an hour before waxing. Waxing can hurt and an ibuprofen
can make a difference.
4. Wash
and dry skin thoroughly. Apply baby powder to ensure that the skin is dry. Baby
powder will also take care of any oil on the skin.
5. Lay
down an old towel or newspapers where you will be waxing. This will catch any
wax should it drip onto the floor and makes clean up very easy. With newspapers
you simply need to gather them up and recycle. This eliminates the need to
scrape wax off the bathroom floor.
6. Heat
the wax to the specified temperature and keep it at this temperature. A small
wax heater or water bath can be the easiest way to ensure the wax is at the
correct working temperature. If the wax is too hot then it will burn skin and
drip everywhere. If the wax is too hard or cool it will be difficult to apply
and will not grab the hair for removal. This can be the most difficult part of
home waxing. If using a microwave to heat the wax, reheating it every few
minutes can help ensure the wax is at the proper temperature. The wax should be
between 43 and 68 degrees Celsius.
7. Apply
the wax with the provided spatula or roll on. To be as neat as possible, scrap
off the spatula after each application. If wax is left on the spatula then it
can begin to harden and this will make it very difficult and messy to apply
additional wax. It is not necessary to apply large globs of wax. Smaller
amounts applied to small areas can result in a much better waxing job. Roll ons
make less of a mess than spatulas but most kits will contain spatulas. If
waxing is a frequent activity then purchasing a roll on is a good idea.
8. Apply
the strip provided in the kit to the waxed area following the manufacturer's
instructions. Make sure to smooth out the strip several times before pulling it
off. Ensure that the strip completely covers all of the wax. If the edges of
the wax are not covered cleanup on your skin difficult can be difficult. Gently
rubbing the strip onto the wax helps it adhere.
9. Grab
the bottom end of the strip and pull in the opposite direction of the hair
growth. Hold the skin taunt with your other hand for easier hair removal.
10. Repeat the
waxing procedure until all the hair is removed.
11. Apply baby
oil to a soft cloth and gently rub the skin to remove any small spots of wax
that were not removed in the waxing process. Do not rub too hard as this can
irritate the skin. The wax will come off quickly.
12. Turn off
the water bath or wax heater and allow wax to cool. Depending on how much wax
was used, you can save the tub for further applications. Allow the wax to cool
completely and store in a dry place. Clean off the roll on or spatula and store
as well.
Tips & Warnings
- After waxing avoid going in water for several hours. Water can cause infections in the skin. Also avoid waxing on any areas that have a scab, acne or my be extremely sensitive. Never wax after sunbathing or tanning. If you are at all unsure about the waxing procedure then call up a local spa and talk to a professional. They will not have a problem answering any of your questions.
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