Waxing (waxing) is a popular form of getting rid of unwanted vegetation on the body. This method can give a fairly long-lasting effect, and with constant application it allows to reduce the density of hair and slow down their growth. One of the main advantages of wax epilation is that it is easy to carry out at home.
Types of wax epilation
Based on the temperature of the wax used, three types of waxing can be distinguished:
- Cold wax epilation is a simple but painful and least effective method. Wax for this procedure is available in tubes or jars, and for its application requires a special spatula. Also for waxing, strips of paper or fabric, which are available in the form of rolls or individual pieces, are required. To simplify hair removal and carrying it at home, wax strips are made with an already existing layer of wax.
- Epilation with hot wax is a procedure that has the highest efficiency, but is not recommended for carrying out a home due to the danger of getting thermal burns . Therefore, it is better to carry out this technique from professionals, entrusting them with the removal of hard hair from the most delicate areas of the body.
- Epilation with warm wax is the most optimal technology for home conditions. Wax for such depilation is available both in banks and in special cartridges with a roller applicator. The necessary device for the procedure is a wax-up, in which the wax heats up. Some girls do wax epilation at home without waxing, using a water bath or microwave to heat, but still it is not recommended because of uneven heating and lack of proper control of the temperature of the wax.
How to make wax epilation at home?
Beginners are better at first not to carry out wax epilation of the intimate zone and other sensitive areas at home, and at first "to fill the hand", performing the procedure, for example, on the skin of the shins. Hairs should have a length of at least 3 - 5 cm. The skin before the procedure should be prepared: the day before the epilation, use a scrub , and immediately before taking a hot shower, degrease and dry the skin. Consider how to stage wax epilation of legs at home using warm wax in a cartridge:
- Apply to the epilation area the skin preparation agent, then wipe it with a dry cloth (instead, it can be applied to the skin with talcum powder).
- Apply a layer of wax by running the roller of the preheated cartridge in the direction of hair growth (the length of the strip should be 10-12 cm).
- On the site where the wax is applied, glue the paper or fabric strip and smooth over the hair growth for 5-7 seconds.
- Keeping the skin at the place of separation, a sharp movement to break the strip, pulling parallel to the surface of the skin against the growth of hair.
- The same is done on the rest of the skin of the legs (one strip can be used about 5 times).
- To remove the remnants of wax, moisturize and soothe the skin, use a special remedy or any vegetable oil.
