Waxing hair removal from a professional requires free time and, of course, money. But not every woman can afford to often visit a beauty salon, and it's just necessary to watch for yourself. Therefore, the best alternative is hair removal with wax at home. It is not difficult to perform it, especially if you have the experience and quality materials.
What is needed to remove hair with wax?
It will take:
- means for disinfection (any without alcohol);
- soft tissue wipes;
- baby powder;
- moisturizing oil or cream;
- wax;
- special paper or cloth strips.
Before the procedure, you should decide which wax to use. It can be of only three types:
- hot wax ;
- warm;
- cold.
Removing hair with hot wax requires a certain skill, experience and ability to choose the right temperature, but it allows you to get rid of even very short hairs.
Warm material is produced in cartridges and presupposes the presence of wax. It is very easy to apply, suitable for beginners.
Cold wax is already sold on paper strips. Easy to use, it's enough to heat it between the palms to start the epilation.
After choosing a material, the procedure is approximately the same:
- Clean and disinfect, dry the skin.
- Pour a little baby powder on the treated areas.
- Apply the wax, distribute it along the skin along the hair growth (for hot and warm material), glue the paper or fabric tape on top. If cold wax is used, rub the strip with your hands and place it on the desired area.
- Wait seconds 20-30, one sharp movement to pull the tape against the growth of hair. Pull not up, but parallel to the skin.
- Repeat for the remaining zones.
- Remove the wax residue with a tissue. Moisten the skin with cream or oil.
Which wax is suitable for hair removal on the face?
To carry out epilation on the face, you need to purchase either a warm or cold wax. The order of the procedure is completely analogous to the removal of hair on the body.
It is important to remember that hot wax is too aggressive for tender skin, can trigger burns and severe irritation. Buying material, it is important to make sure that it is designed for the face, contains natural ingredients and nutrients.