1.
If you are going to be out in the sun after a waxing
session, use a good sun blockers to the skin
doesn't appear to be darker in the treated area. Alternatively,
stay out of the sun for 48 hours after waxing.
2. As waxing preparations contain chemicals,
make sure your skin will not react negatively by just testing
a small area first in a place that's not so visible.
3.
Make sure the hair is at least one eighth of an inch long
before the hair removal session.
4.
The wax needs to really adhere closely to the skin so remove
any oil or lotion residue by washing thoroughly
and then DRYING thoroughly before using the
wax.
5.
Heat the wax to a soft consistency. Avoid it
becoming runny. Also try it on a small area to make sure you
have not overheated it and thus avoid the risk of burning the
skin.
6.
If you find the pain factor too much, try using an anesthetic
numbing spray. Be
sure to apply it thirty minutes to one hour before the waxing
session to ensure the skin is properly numbed.
7. Hold the spatula or application tool at
a 45 degree angle as you spread the wax on the skin and make
sure you apply a thin layer in the direction
the hair is growing.
8.
If you are using cotton strips, leave about one third
of it free so you have enough to allow for a good grip on the
strip so you can pull it back in a nice swift smooth action.
Also when pressing it onto the skin, rub it in
the direction in the hair is growing.
9.
Gently pull on the skin to make it taught before you rip
off the cotton strip.
10.
Don't pull the strip up, don't pull it out - just pull
it back as close as possible to the skin with one swift
movement.
11.
Avoid a series of light pulls. Instead do it in one
rapid movement. Doing repeated pulls can be more painful
and leave patches.
12.
If you are removing facial hair,
heat the wax to a temperature a little lower than the rest of
the body. The face is a sensitive area! Treat a small area at
a time.
13.
You can remove residue and excess
wax afterward with a warm, moist towel.
14.
Hair absorbs water and makes it soft, not a good condition when
trying to grip it in wax and pull it out! So don't shower
or wet the hair before you wax. Make sure the hair is dry and
it will come out easier.
15.
You will probably want to wear loose fitting
clothing after a waxing session to avoid the skin becoming
irritated. Also, tight fitting clothing on freshly waxed areas
can contribute to painful ingrown hairs.
16.
Exfoliate the skin using a Loofa sponge or
other exfoliation accessory between one and two days after waxing.
This gets rid of dead skin and helps prevent ingrown hairs.
17.
Don't wax on skin affected by acne. Wait for
it to recover and heal before trying to remove hair.
18.
Some find that deep breathing exercise also
help. Just breathe in through the nose, hold your breath for
a few seconds, and then slowly let it out through the mouth.
You will find the body relaxes more easily. Also it has the
interesting effect of relaxing hair follicles so they let go
of the hair a little more easily with constricting.
19.
A very simple precaution is to press firmly
with the finger or the palm of the hand IMMEDIATELY
after you pull the waxing strip away. This can drastically reduce
the discomfort.
20.
Rubbing the area with an ice cube right afterwards
is also recommended. This can help calm down protesting nerve
endings.
