Wax for depilation at home

Hair removal with the help of wax is practiced both at home and in salons. Manipulation is considered quite uncomfortable, but its regular use leads to a decrease in sensitivity. And since the result is much longer than when using a depilator or shaving machine, many young ladies "suffer torments" for the sake of beauty. Consider how to use wax for depilation at home, perform this procedure and reduce discomfort to a minimum.

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Advantages:

• Removing vegetation with a wax compound is absolutely safe for health.
• The method is equally well suited for women and men.
• With wax depilation, not only excess vegetation is removed, but also dead cells of the epidermis.
• Hair that grows with time is thin and sparse.
• Regular application of the method allows you to get rid of hairs, if not forever, then at least for a very long time.
• The skin remains absolutely smooth from 2 to 4 weeks.
• The procedure is universal, as it is suitable for all types and structures of hair.
• The correct application of the procedure is not irritating.
• Ability to apply at home.

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Cons:

• Soreness. But with each subsequent procedure, sensitivity is dulled.
• The length of hair for an effective procedure is 4-5 mm.

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Are there any contraindications?

Of course, some contraindications are available:

• Individual intolerance of substances contained in the depilatory composition.
• Skin diseases.
• Fungal or viral lesions.
• Wounds on the skin.
• Varicose veins.
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Moles of a large size.

Important! There are restrictions for pregnant and lactating women.

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How to do depilation with wax in different ways?

If you spend wax depilation in the salon, a professional specialist will determine which composition is suitable for a particular type of skin, hair structure, sensitivity, etc. This article is dedicated to those who conduct this manipulation at home.

Cold wax

It has a dense consistency, it is sold in the form of paste, ready-made strips or gels that do not require heating before use:

• If you purchased strips with wax for depilation, then before use, they must be warmed up in hands so that they warm up to body temperature. After that, the strip is superimposed on the area from which it is necessary to remove the vegetation, and breaks off with a sharp movement. The procedure is repeated until the hairs are completely removed.
• If cold wax for depilation at home is in a jar, then it is applied to the vegetation removal zone using a plastic or wooden spatula. Application is made in the direction of hair growth. Over the depilator, a piece of tissue is applied( it needs to be pressed tightly against the skin).The tissue is broken by one sharp movement in the direction against the growth of the hair. The same actions are repeated until the hair is completely removed.

Important! The disadvantage of this method is that it is not always possible to successfully apply the depilator. Evenly it is difficult to apply wax.

It is important to choose a quality wax for depilation at home. At all minuses, there are also significant pluses at "cold" method of wax depilation. It is great for different types of skin, including sensitive ones.

Important! To the procedure was not too painful, before removing the vegetation, it is desirable to take an anesthetic drug or use a special ointment with an analgesic effect.

Warm wax

Hair removal with a warm wax depilator is practiced in salons and in the home. In this case, the wax is heated to a temperature of 40-45 deg. The composition is sold in special cartridges equipped with a roller to evenly apply it to the skin.

Important! Epilation with warm wax is designed to remove unwanted vegetation on large surfaces: legs, back, hands. It is undesirable to use this method when removing vegetation in sensitive areas: in the armpits, on the face.

The algorithm for using a warm wax depilant is as follows:

1. The cartridge is heated in a wax-up for 20 minutes to a liquid state.
2. Then, using a roller, the wax is evenly applied to the surface of the skin.
3. A strip of paper is pressed tightly on top.
4. Hair removal is done by a sharp movement against their growth.
5. Periodically the wax composition needs to be heated in the wax to avoid cooling.
6. After the end of the manipulation, it is necessary to apply cosmetic agents to the skin to remove irritation and moisturizing.

Hot wax

As a rule, this method is used in professional salons, as if improperly warm up the composition, you can get a burn. Hot wax for depilation at home is undesirable. Elimination of hairs with hot wax is almost painless, in contrast to the two methods listed above.

Important! The method is applied on all parts of the body, in particular, for depilation of the intimate zone.

How the procedure works:

1. The wax heats up to 50-60 degrees for 40 minutes before the liquid state.
2. After this, the composition is applied to the skin area.
3. Within a few seconds the composition freezes and is removed by special strips or fingers, in the direction against the growth of hairs.

Important! Hot composition promotes the expansion of pores. Due to this, discomfort with this method of depilation is much less.

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Preparing for the procedure:

1. Prepare the appropriate area of ​​the body before the epilation, walk on it with a scrub, wipe with an antiseptic.
2. Apply to the skin a baby powder or talc. The procedure in this case will be less traumatic.
3. Apply the formulation with a wooden spatula in the direction of hair growth.
4. Apply a paper strip, tightly pressing it against the skin.
5. Remove the strip.
6. Repeat the procedure until the wax composition with the vegetation is removed completely.

Important! The remaining individual hairs can be removed using tweezers.

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How to choose the right wax for home hair removal?

For home procedures, the best option is a warm or cold wax depilator. Hot hair removal is effective and painless, but without certain skills, you risk burning your skin.

Here are some more tips on how to do depilation wax:

• Before using wax, be sure to read the instructions printed on the package.
• To avoid allergies, apply a small amount of the substance on the wrist before applying the compound. If there are no signs of irritation, then this method of epilation is right for you.
• It is recommended to perform hair removal 2-3 days after menstruation, since the sensitivity of the skin during this period is minimal.
• The optimal length of hairs is from 4 to 5 mm.
• If you want to time depilation to an event, it is advisable to do it in a few days, as sometimes redness of the skin is observed.
• For two days before the procedure is not recommended to visit the solarium.

Important! If the composition is used to remove hair in the face, then its temperature should be lower than for other parts of the body.

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Rules of Conduct after procedure:

1. To remove wax residue from the skin, you can apply olive oil or vegetable oil, using a tampon or a disc of cotton wool.
2. At the end of the procedure, it is advisable to use the product after epilation to moisturize and soothe the skin.
3. After epilation, it is recommended to wear clothes made from natural textiles. This makes it possible to avoid redness and inflammation of the skin.
4. After the procedure, sometimes there is a feeling of soreness, tingling or fever. As a rule, these unpleasant phenomena disappear in about one hour.
5. To slow down the growth of hair, you can use a specialized cream every three days. The skin will remain smoother longer.
6. You can not use lotions, perfumes or deodorants containing alcohol in the depilation area.
7. Avoid direct sunlight directly after the procedure.
8. For 3 days after the procedure, use scrubs. This will make it possible to avoid ingrown hairs.

Here are the basic, not at all complicated, rules how to do waxing at home. The effect of this procedure is very good. You do not have to use an aggressive depilatory cream or a razor. With proper preparation of the skin, discomfort will be minimized. Be attractive and enjoy yourself.