Going to parlours every fortnight or month just to have well-groomed and smooth skin with waxing can be a hassle. And it might cost you a lot of time and money too. DIY waxing or at-home waxing options take parlours out of the equation and saves you time and money. But is DIY waxing safe and effective? Read on to find out.
DIY waxing or at-home wax hair removal can be done in a few different ways.
- By replicating the waxing procedure done in parlours using similar ingredients. This means you can choose paraffin and beeswax for your liquid wax. Heat this in a saucepan on the stove and use wax strips or cloth strips to wax your body hair.
- By preparing a natural sugaring paste made from sugar, water and lemon juice. Simply mix these ingredients and heat them till a thick sticky paste is formed. Apply this paste to your hair and pull it out for waxing-like results! This method is called sugaring and is a natural waxing method that suits sensitive skin types.
- By using store-bought cold wax strips. These contain cold wax strips that need to be pressed onto the skin and pulled out for a mess-free experience! While these are not as effective as hot wax, they are more convenient and quick.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind while waxing at home:
- Always do a patch test before applying a huge layer of wax to check the temperature of the wax and if it is suitable for your skin. You cannot have extremely hot wax on your skin as it will result in burns, blisters and rashes.
- Make sure your hair growth is at least a quarter of an inch as anything smaller than that might not stick enough to the wax and come off easily
- If you want to wax hair that is way longer than a quarter inch, trim or cut the body hair down to an acceptable length before waxing it off
- You can always exfoliate a day or two before waxing to remove the dead skin cells and ingrown hair present on your skin. This makes waxing easier.
- Always apply wax in the direction of growth. Always remember to pull the wax strip in the opposite direction. Follow the instructions of the product you use carefully for the best waxing experience.
- Always use a hand to press and soothe the skin after pulling off a wax strip.
- To reduce the pain even further you can take a deep breath and exhale when you pull off the wax strip
- Use a nourishing oil to remove the wax residue. Olive oil, jojoba oil, coconut or baby oil can do the trick and keep your skin feeling nourished.
- Top this up with a moisturising and bacteria-fighting product. This can be a serum or an oil too. Tea tree oil is one of the best natural oils for a post-shave nourishing time.
- To avoid blisters, redness, infections etc, make sure that all the equipment you use is extremely clean and follow the instructions on your product packaging and these tips.
- Lastly, exfoliating a day after waxing at home can reduce the chances of ingrown hair and ensure that your skin stays smooth and flawless.
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