Waxing at home. Hair removal on the legs, deep bikini area, the benefits of the procedure in the cartridges

Waxing is considered a very effective way to remove unwanted hair. The effect of this procedure lasts for several weeks. It is carried out in beauty salons, but the execution technique allows you to do with home conditions.

What you need to know about waxing

The essence of wax hair removal is pulling them together with the root. After depilation, microscopic wounds remain on the skin through which the infection can easily penetrate. Therefore, strict adherence to the rules and precautions of waxing and disinfection at home is extremely important.

If these rules are not followed, skin problems in the form of inflammation and irritation may occur. To properly do depilation with wax, it is necessary that the hairs become no shorter than 4/32 – 5/32 inch. If they are too short, it will be difficult to remove them.

As a skin care product, it is better to use a specialized milk that helps inhibit hair growth and also relieves irritation.

You can disinfect the skin with chlorhexidine, miromistin, hydrogen peroxide, as well as salicylic alcohol or pharmacy alcohol tinctures of chamomile or calendula.

Pros of waxing

The main plus of waxing is that the result after it lasts for more than one week. Waxing helps to remove hair on any part of the body, and hair is removed efficiently.

Wax can rarely provoke serious skin irritations, as it contains caring ingredients. With systematic depilation sessions, hairs grow thinner and much slower.

Cons of waxing

Waxing is a painful process, and this is its main minus. But there are some ways that can reduce pain at home.

Contraindications

There are many contraindications for waxing:

• skin diseases;
• cuts and wounds;
• diabetes;
• varicose veins and other diseases of the veins;
• allergic to wax.

Before proceeding to depilation, it is advisable to do a test that will help determine the individual reaction to wax: you need to apply a little funds on the inside of the wrist, hold for several minutes. If there is no allergic reaction, then you can start the procedure.

It is necessary to remember moles that cannot be injured. It is not necessary to carry out this procedure to pregnant women in order to avoid stress during the procedure. With caution, you need to approach this procedure for cardiovascular diseases.

Preparation for waxing

Before the start of the session, it is necessary to cleanse the skin well, and also steam it out a little while taking a bath or using a shower. It is imperative to apply a body scrub on cleansed and steamed skin, which will help to more thoroughly cleanse the skin and provide better contact of the wax with the skin.

It is necessary that the skin at the beginning of the session was dry. To achieve the most dry skin, it is better to use talcum powder or powder.

An important point for a woman is the right time for depilation. The fact is that the pain threshold in women increases in the first week of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, this time is the most suitable depilation.

Skin anesthesia at home before waxing

The procedure is considered painful, however, the effect of it will be long. To reduce pain after a waxing session at home, it is recommended to take a cold shower. Helps relieve pain the ice that needs to be prepared beforehand.

Especially useful for the skin are cubes with chamomile decoction, which has an antiseptic and soothing effect.

You can use lidocaine spray, which anesthetizes well. This spray is a safe remedy, but it only anesthetizes the upper layer of the skin and it will not work out completely.

There are special funds for skin anesthesia in the form of creams, which include lidocaine and other analgesic components. Even in pharmacies you can find a freezing cream that anesthetizes the skin due to the cooling effect. But complete pain relief with it cannot be achieved because the cream does not penetrate as deep into the skin as we would like.

How to make wax for hair removal

There are several ways to make wax for hair removal at home.

Warm wax

Beeswax (130 g) and palm wax (360 g) are mixed and heated in a steam bath until dissolved. Then you need to add glycerin ( 0,24 fluid ounce) and tea tree oil (2-3 drops.).

Hot wax

All ingredients (beeswax (100 g), rosin (200 g), cosmetic paraffin (50 g) must be mixed and put on a steam bath. Before starting use, the mixture must be cooled to a temperature of 39,2 – 32°F.

As it cools, the mixture begins to thicken and becomes plastic. When the wax has cooled, it can be divided into portions and stored in the refrigerator.

Hot wax depilation

This type of depilation gives an advantage, since an increased temperature makes the skin less sensitive to pain, and it is less injured. Fabric strips are not required. However, hot wax is contraindicated in case of varicose veins, as the effect of heat provokes the expansion of veins.

Hot wax has a thick consistency, it is not very sticky and hardly spreads. When it freezes itself, it becomes like a film, which is easy to remove. This mixture is called film wax.

Immediately before the procedure, the wax needs to be melted. For this purpose, use a wax or a thermostat, which can be replaced with a water bath. However, experts advise using a special device, as it is equipped with a temperature sensor that will maintain the required temperature throughout the procedure.

The temperature should reach 50 degrees. It is important not to overheat the wax to avoid burns.

When everything is prepared, the wax must be carefully applied in the direction of hair growth. When heated, the material lies in a dense layer, enveloping the hairs. As soon as the wax hardens to the consistency of plasticine, it is torn off abruptly. At the end of the session, you need to remove excess wax with a cloth or sponge with any oil.

It is also necessary to disinfect the skin, and then carry out soothing procedures that will help cool the skin and relieve irritation.

When using hot wax, you must follow these rules:

• You can’t save on material, a sufficient amount of it will provide the best effect. Wax can not be overheated, but it is necessary to achieve a liquid consistency.
• A layer that comes in contact with the skin surface must be applied in the direction of hair growth, this rule does not apply to subsequent layers.
• The wax layer must be dense so that it does not tear later.

Waxing

This type of depilation is different in that it does not cause burns.

This type of wax for depilation at home is sold in banks and in cassettes. Before use, it is heated so that by consistency it resembles viscous honey. The set includes a wooden spatula, which is intended for applying the composition.

On top you need to put a paper or fabric strip, and then abruptly tear it.

Then the skin is wiped with a disinfectant and an anti-irritation lotion is applied.

Cold Waxing

Depilation with cold wax at home is the fastest and easiest procedure. But it is considered not as effective as hot and warm wax. Sometimes you need to process the same areas of the skin several times. In addition, this procedure more often than others causes skin irritation.

Cold waxing is good for leg skin. If we talk about the armpit zone, then for this zone this method is better not to use, because the armpit hair grows in different directions.

For this type of depilation, ready-made dense wax strips are used, along with which cosmetic wipes are sold. These wipes are specially designed to remove wax residues after the procedure.

Before the session, the skin must be prepared, as well as for other depilation procedures. Then you need to warm up a wax strip in your hands, rubbing it between your palms. After it has warmed up, a protective film is removed and a strip is carefully glued along the hairline, tightly smoothing it to the skin.

Then, with a quick motion, remove it against hair growth. Repeat this procedure until you get the desired result.

The use of wax in cartridges

For depilation with wax at home with the most uniform application of the product, cartridges are used , for which waxcloth, strips or tapes are needed.

The composition is applied to dry skin in the direction of hair growth. A strip is applied from above and pressed with a smoothing motion for better grip. Next, you need to take the strip by the tip and sharply tear it off, again against hair growth. Excess wax is removed with oil.

The skin after a waxing session at home needs to be applied with antiseptic and soothing agents.

Waxing at home on different areas of the body

Hot wax is the most versatile in application, as it is used on any part of the body. The exception is facial skin, as high temperatures can cause skin irritation.

Warm wax is used to remove hair from the back, legs and arms. And the composition in the cartridges is also suitable for eliminating facial hair.

Cold wax in wax strips is used for depilation above the upper lip, on the chest, as well as in the bikini area.

Features of depilation of the face, armpits, bikini zone

Depilation with wax in the armpit area is the most difficult, since it is not easy to treat this area at home. This part of the body is uneven, and sticking strips as evenly and correctly as possible is very difficult to remove.

Hair grows there in different directions, so it will take several attempts to remove the armpit hair. In addition, the armpits have very thin and delicate skin, which can be easily damaged.

To effectively get rid of hair in the bikini zone, it is better to wait until the hairs are at least 6/32 inch, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve a good effect.

Apply wax in small areas, and glue the strip in the direction of hair growth. Tearing it is necessary only against the growth of vegetation. After the session, it is undesirable to use tight underwear.

Stages of the procedure

Regardless of the choice of method, the skin must be prepared before the procedure. It is necessary to thoroughly wash the skin of the armpits and the bikini area, taking a shower to degrease the skin. To ensure better skin contact with wax, you need to exfoliate dead skin cells with a scrub or washcloth.

Absolutely dry skin should be ensured before waxing. It is thoroughly dried with a towel, talc is used.

Skin Care after Waxing

After the procedure, you need to remove excess wax from the surface of the skin. For this, any oil or fat cream is suitable. After this, you need to disinfect the skin and soothe it. For example, you can use a cold shower, rubbing the skin with ice, or use a sedative.

How to relieve skin inflammation

• You can wipe the skin with a cotton pad moistened with a decoction of calendula or chamomile. This will significantly reduce itching and help to heal wounds. Then you need to treat the skin with a nourishing cream.
• Aloe pulp can be applied to the affected area for 10 minutes.
• Panthenol can be used, which has good disinfectant and analgesic properties.
• Baby creams and powders can help relieve burning and itching.

How to remove wax residues

Excess wax is removed using cosmetic or vegetable oil or body fat cream by applying it to a cotton pad.

How to avoid hair growth

To prevent ingrown hairs, it is necessary to use a scrub at least once a week after the procedure. You can use the scrub only 3 days after depilation to allow the skin to recover.

How long is waxing

The body with its individual characteristics has a strong influence on how quickly hair grows after waxing.

On average, wax depilation is enough for 15 to 20 days.

With prolonged use of wax, the hairs will grow slower and become thinner and rarer.

Waxing at home: video

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Waxing is a rather painful procedure. However, it has significant advantages, since due to the frequent conduct of depilation at home, the hair begins to thin, grow more slowly and become thinner. In addition, the effect of this procedure lasts a long time.