What is better wax strips or depilatory cream. The best hair removal tool: choosing the right hair removal option
Depilation with wax strips is simple, convenient, practical and relatively cheap. The benefits, as they say, are obvious. But not everyone can use them. Wax strips should be tried on yourself in order to understand if you can use them or if you need to look for something else for yourself.
Wax strips are available for depilation at home and in the salon, so there are several varieties on the market. Professional needed for hair removal with hot wax. They are made of dense cotton fabric and are produced in the form of rolls no more than 5 cm wide. Since it is more convenient to depilate each part of the body with a strip of a certain length, the master cuts as much fabric from the roll as needed. Hot wax prepared in advance in a wax maker is applied to the skin, then such an empty strip is glued on top - with its help it is easier to grab the wax layer and remove it along with the hair. Similarly, hot wax depilation is carried out at home.
In the finished strips, the wax is already applied to the paper (or cotton fabric, but they are less common). They are produced in standard cuts - 20 cm long for depilation of arms, legs, abdomen, back and 7 cm each for removing hair from the face and in the bikini area. The most convenient to use are strips made of cellulose, spandbond or other non-woven material.
It's easy to make your own stripes. Paper (parchment, tracing paper) or natural fabric (linen, cotton) is suitable for the base. Synthetics should not be taken - it is poorly removed and can cause irritation. Wax is cold in tubes, it can be used immediately, or dry, in tablets or capsules, which must be melted before use.
All the pros and cons of depilation with wax strips - table
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How to use wax strips at home
One package usually contains from 8 to 24 strips, 2-4 oil-soaked wipes to remove wax and instructions for use (it is also briefly duplicated on the package). Hair by the time of the procedure should grow by 3-4 mm.
How to depilate with ready-made strips:
- The day before the procedure, take a bath and exfoliate the depilation area. Any scrub is suitable, it is better, of course, if it has a natural composition. It is good to make a scrub at home from sugar or coffee grounds by mixing the products with shower gel. Do not neglect the preparation, it will save you from the problem of ingrown hairs.
- Immediately before the procedure, wipe the skin with lotion to remove the remnants of fat and dirt, blot with a dry cloth.
- If the skin is sensitive, you can apply a few ice cubes wrapped in cloth to the depilation site or apply an anesthetic cream like Emla.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of talcum powder or baby powder on clean, dry skin. If there is neither one nor the other at home, take wheat flour.
- The strip must be warmed up before use. The manufacturer advises doing this by rubbing - all packages say that you need to rub the strip between your palms for 10-20 seconds. Girls with experience in carrying out such a procedure are advised to heat the hair iron or curling iron in advance and skip the strip between the plates. This will ensure that the wax melts to the desired consistency.
- When the strip is ready, you need to take it by the edge and divide it into two halves. Glue each part to the skin in the direction of hair growth.
- When glued, iron each strip with the palm of your hand so that the wax grabs the hairs more tightly.
- With one hand, grab the free (without wax) edge of the strip - the one below, with the other hand, press the skin below the place where the wax was applied. When you're ready, rip off the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth.
- If the first time did not remove all the hair, you can use the same strip again - as long as there is a layer of wax on it. If the hairs are single, it is more convenient to remove them with tweezers.
- When you are done with hair removal, treat the depilation area with cleansing wipes - either from the kit, or regular ones soaked in baby oil.
Depilation with hot wax is done differently:
- Heat the wax in the microwave (30-40 seconds), in a water bath or in a wax melter for 20-30 minutes, check if the consistency is homogeneous.
- Using a spatula, scoop up a small amount of wax and carefully apply it to your hand. If the skin can withstand the temperature, you can start depilation.
Take the wax on a wooden spatula and apply the mass to the skin in several layers (2-3, no more needed). - Glue the strip on top, just do not forget to leave a free edge at the bottom, so it will be more convenient to remove it.
- Iron the strip with the palm of your hand, grab the free edge and rip against hair growth, remembering to press the skin with your other hand - this will reduce pain.
- Remove wax residues with oiled wipes.
- Treat the skin with oil or gel after depilation (this is also true after depilation with cold wax with ready-made strips).
How to remove hair with wax strips - video
Wax strips for face and body
You need to choose ready-made strips for depilation, taking into account:
- skin type. There are various additives in the impregnation of strips for dry, sensitive, oily and normal skin;
- size. Long (20 cm) and short (7 cm) strips are designed for depilation of different areas;
- duration of use. There are disposable strips with a layer of wax applied, there are reusable ones that can be washed and dried, then reused;
- base material - there are strips of paper and fabric;
- destination. For depilation of the face, arms, legs, bikini, strips with different types of wax are produced.
Popular manufacturers of wax strips for depilation - table
| Manufacturer | What areas can be depilated | Average price, rub. |
| Veet |
| From 299 rub. |
| Floresan Deep Depil |
| From 78 rub. |
| Vox |
| From 169 rubles. |
| Cliven |
| From 450 rub. |
| lady caramel |
| From 120 rub. |
| Shary |
| From 189 rub. |
| Byly Depil |
| From 230 rub. |
| Markell |
| From 270 rub. |
| Depiflax | Set for face and body depilation (12 pcs) | From 449 rubles. |
| Soft epil |
| From 197 rubles. |
Wax strips - photo gallery
The Veet brand is the most famous on the Russian market, but it can be replaced with cheaper analogues of the same quality. 
Deep Depil deserves mostly positive feedback from customers, but they say that the consumption of wax is high. 
Shary strips are available for hair and skin of different types Lady Caramel strips are available with different additives and fragrances, so that depilation turns into a pleasant experience Cliven strips are quite expensive, from 450 rubles / pack, but the quality is worth it
Depilation of armpits with wax strips
Before the procedure, rinse off the deodorant and dry the skin with a towel. On the armpit area, you will need 2 different strips - on the top and on the bottom, because the hair grows there and there in different directions.
How to use the strips:
- Raise your elbow so that the skin in your armpit is taut. Glue the strips according to hair growth - one up, one down and smooth.
- You need to tear off the strip sharply and at the same time hold the skin with the other hand. You won’t be able to do all this on your own, so call someone from your family or a friend in advance for help.
- Attempts to do the depilation alone most often ended in failure. Experience shows that either too much hair remains, or bruises on the skin.
Removal of hair on the abdomen and in the bikini area
It is easy to remove the “path” on the stomach, the technique is common - the strip is glued along the hair growth, comes off - against the growth. Only this area is very painful and before depilation it is worth lubricating the skin with an anesthetic.
In the intimate area, it will be possible to remove hair on your own only along the underwear line, on the pubis and inner thighs. For this, short wax strips with skin softening additives are produced. You won’t be able to make a deep bikini - it doesn’t make sense to cut the strips into narrow ones, they won’t capture the hair, and you can’t glue the wide ones in the genital area - the skin gathers in folds there, and for it you need to choose other methods of depilation.
Depilation of hands and feet
On the arms and legs, hair is removed in long strips from any manufacturer. When choosing, you need to pay attention only to the type of skin for which they are intended. So the procedure will be less traumatic and painful for the skin. Hair is removed in the usual way: the strip is glued along the hair growth, smoothed and sharply removed against the hair growth.
Facial hair removal
With the help of strips, you can remove the antennae above the upper lip and hair near the eyebrows. Before depilation, wash off makeup, steam the skin so that the hairs come out easier, prepare the strips. You can only remove hair on dry skin. Face strips are impregnated with a composition that slows down hair growth. Their difference from strips for the body and in shape - they are usually no longer than 7 cm.
Special short strips are produced for the face, but some women prefer to cut regular body strips into several parts and use them.
How to remove wax after depilation
After removing the wax strips, wax is always left on the skin, which is not washed off with water. There is a special lotion for the skin after waxing - it lasts for a long time, and it is suitable for removing any composition.
The packaging of the strips usually contains oil after depilation or several wipes soaked in such oil. If these napkins are not enough, then you can take olive or sunflower oil, drip it onto a clean, soft cloth and wipe the skin. You can apply a greasy cream to the depilation area, and then wipe it off with a napkin or attach a dry cloth to the skin and dry the body area with a hairdryer through it, then remove the melted wax from the skin.
Removal of unwanted hair from the body and face is one of the regular and most disliked procedures for women. Machine, wax, epilator, laser are not suitable for everyone. It's time to think about a way to inexpensively and not too painfully cleanse the skin: about wax strips. Find out if you can judge quality by price, how to use such a product.
How is depilation done with wax strips
The principle of operation of this tool is very simple and is based on a combination of mechanical and chemical intervention:
- The tape is applied along the hair growth to the cleaned area with a sticky layer down, smoothed out.
- For maximum effect, professionals advise waiting 5 minutes for the chemical composition of the device to act on the follicles.
- With a sharp movement, the wax strip breaks off against growth, taking the hairs with it. Most of them come out of the mouth along with the bulb, leaving not only a smooth surface, but also a void inside. This explains the prolonged effect of depilation.
The advantages of this method are in its budget: the price of the package is very low, and the product itself can be found in most cosmetic stores. If you add here the minimum amount of discomfort, ease of use of the strips at home, absolute hygiene, you will get a potentially ideal way of depilation. However, the procedure has several disadvantages:
- Improper work technique can contribute to the appearance of skin lesions (at the time of a sharp separation).
- On an area with a scattering of warts / moles, wax strips for depilation cannot be used.
- The length of the hairs before the procedure should be 5 mm or more.
- The pain of such depilation is lower than with an epilator, however, with a low pain threshold, it is very noticeable.
Types of wax strips
The beauty industry showcases a wide range of similar products. The consumer is given the choice to find the ideal product for home depilation. However, professionals believe that there is no need to reflect on the differences for individual use between strips for dry and combination skin. It is more logical to subdivide this product only by its size:
- Standard wide strips have dimensions of 10*18 cm and are suitable for working with large areas: for example, legs.
- Narrow ones are characterized by parameters 7 * 20 and are mainly used for the face or deep bikini.
- You can use wax strips for depilation in rolls - they are difficult to find, but the price of such a product is lower than a standard package if you compare the same volume.
- Paper is characterized by low cost, but the same low degree of reliability. The strips are mostly disposable, because tear quickly.
- The fabric is focused on several procedures, but the wax for it often has to be bought separately.
How to use wax strips
The principle of working with such a device is very simple, the treated area does not play a role. Wax strips for depilation in the bikini area or on the legs are prepared and used in the same way:
- Cleanse the skin, steam, dry completely.
- Device to warm between the palms, open.
- Lay in hair growth, press.
- Shoot strictly with a sharp movement, in the opposite direction.
- Apply a cream or oil that will soothe and moisturize your skin.
For legs
If you do not understand how to use depilatory strips, start your experiments with your legs. This is the most insensitive and even area, with which third-party help is not needed (as is the case with the bikini area). Sprinkle the skin with talcum powder or rice powder before laying the tape - depilation will be easier, it will be easier to remove the device.
Facial Wax Strips
The most difficult procedure, since the skin here is very thin, almost every girl is at risk of getting damaged on it. Men are lucky - for them this method is more pleasant than a regular razor. Use wax strips to depilate the area above the upper lip or the sides of the forehead with extreme caution. Professionals advise:
- Steam your face well (for example, spend a quarter of an hour in the shower).
- Remove makeup.
- Warm the strip well with your hands before applying.
- Tear off against hair growth, holding the skin.
- Do not depilate during menstruation.
Underarm Wax Strips
Beginners often need help here, since the surface is uneven, it is difficult to lay the tape evenly. Ask someone to hold the skin while you tear off the paper tape, otherwise the amount of pain will increase, and the remainder of the unliquidated hair will be too large. It makes no sense to do such a procedure on your own - it is better to resort to standard hair removal.
Wax strips for the bikini area
Depilation of the intimate area has its own characteristics due to the high sensitivity of this area and uneven hair growth:
- Wipe the skin with an antiseptic wipe.
- Lay out the tape only on the upper part of the pubis.
- Do not forget to moisturize and soothe the disturbed area with a special tool.
- Depilation of a deep bikini in this way will not work.
Which strips for depilation are better
To understand what is happening on the market of cosmetic products, you need to familiarize yourself with the most famous and effective options. The rating is based on the comments and ratings of consumers:
- Veet is a leading manufacturer in this field and offers small packages for any part of the body. The kit includes a special oil napkin. The disadvantage is the high price.
- Cliven is suitable for sensitive skin, perfectly cope with the mustache above the upper lip.
- Byly does not cause irritation during depilation, the package contains only 12 strips. You can buy it online, you can't find it offline.
- Shary have a rich oil complex, targeted at sensitive skin.
How can I replace purchased strips for depilation and how to make your own at home if it is not possible to use purchased ones?
There are many options for preparing home remedies for hair removal. With a little effort and spending a little time, you can get a tool that is no less effective than bought in a store.
How to replace depilatory strips
Using ready-made strips coated with wax is a simple, convenient way to epilate. Like other methods, it has some contraindications associated with the individual characteristics of the human body.
If it is impossible to use ready-made strips, you can find an alternative.
What can replace depilatory strips? There are several options:
- use a similar method of epilation;
- make them yourself.
Similar methods of depilation are:
- Using cold wax from a tube.
- Application of warm (cassette) wax.
- Waxing with hot wax.
- Shugaring (with sugar). Ultra-soft and medium caramel is mainly used for the shugaring bandage technique, when the product is applied directly to the body area, and removed with a strip glued on top.
- Honey hair removal is a good option than wax strips.
It's easy to make your own strips. Paper (parchment, tracing paper) or natural fabric (linen, cotton) is suitable for the base. Synthetic fabric cannot be used in the manufacture of wax strips. It is poorly removed, causes irritation and pustules.
A paste is applied to the base, which is easy to prepare yourself.
Benefits of home remedies for hair removal
Do-it-yourself hair removal products have some advantages:
- They are prepared individually, taking into account the peculiarities of the structure of the hair, the sensitivity of the skin.
- For their preparation, natural ingredients are used, which eliminates the risk of an allergic reaction.
- They have few contraindications.
- Means prepared in compliance with all the rules are no less effective than those purchased in the store. But their cost is much lower.
- When storing store-bought products, they must comply with the conditions and terms specified in the instructions. Mixtures prepared by yourself can be stored for a long time.
There are a large number of recipes for home remedies for hair removal. All of them are quite simple, do not cause difficulties either in manufacturing or in use.
How to make depilatory strips at home
Making your own wax strips for depilation or shugaring at home is quite simple. For this you need:
- prepare the strips themselves;
- prepare an epilating mixture.
You can buy clean (without wax) strips in every cosmetic department, they are inexpensive. Strips made of cellulose, spandbond or having a non-woven base are considered convenient to use. But if you want, you can make them yourself.
To do this, natural fabric or strong paper is cut into rectangles. The size of the segments depends on the intended epilation area. For the face, you should prepare small strips that will be convenient to use. For legs, they can be made larger to capture a larger area of skin.
Keep in mind that too long strips are difficult to use: they will twist and crumple.
As a paste that removes hair, in addition to wax, you can use sugar caramel, honey.
For homemade wax you need:
- beeswax - 100 gr.;
- paraffin - 50 gr.;
- resin - 200 gr.
All components are mixed and heated in a water bath or in a wax melter - a special device designed to heat wax mixtures.
After mixing thoroughly, the wax is removed, allowed to cool to a temperature of 38-40 ° C.
The finished wax mass is applied to pre-prepared strips, stepping back from the edge by 1-1.5 cm. After that, the strips are ready for use. They are recommended to be used to get rid of hair on the arms and legs.
Removal of excess hairs in areas with sensitive skin is best done using strips on which a different composition is applied. For him you need:
- beeswax - 130 gr.;
- carnauba wax (palm) - 350 gr.;
- glycerin - 5 ml;
- essential oil - 5 ml.
Two types of wax are melted to a liquid state, after which glycerin and oil are added to them. All components are mixed. You can apply the wax mixture by cooling to a temperature of 35-40 ° C.
To make a honey epilator mixture at home, you will need:
- natural honey (regardless of consistency) - 200 ml;
- sugar - 200 gr.;
- lemon juice - 1 tsp
Honey, sugar and lemon juice are mixed and heated over a fire until completely melted. The mass is brought to a state of thick syrup and removed from the heat. After cooling to 35-37 ° C, it can be used.
To prepare sugar caramel for sugaring, you will need:
- sugar - 8-10 tablespoons;
- water - 1 tbsp. l.;
- lemon juice - 1 tsp
The components are mixed in a small saucepan, brought to a boil over a fire. After acquiring an amber color, the mixture is boiled for another 5-7 minutes with frequent stirring. Then it is removed from the fire and cooled.
If it is necessary to obtain caramel of a liquid consistency, it is necessary to add more citric acid.
Sugar paste is used to remove hairs on any part of the body.
Application
A depilation session with home remedies is carried out similarly to salon procedures.
One of the main conditions for its successful implementation is the preparation of:
- The optimal hair length before removal is 4-7 mm. Short hairs are difficult to pull out, and plucking long hairs causes severe pain.
- The skin in the epilated area should be treated with an antiseptic preparation, and when it is absorbed, powder with talc or baby powder. This will protect the epidermis from damage.
- If necessary, the epilation site with sensitive skin can be anesthetized by applying cold or treating with local anesthetics.
The depilation procedure itself is simple, it can cause difficulties only at the first time:
- An epilating paste is applied to the prepared area with a wooden spatula: the wax is smoothed in the direction of hair growth, sugar caramel and honey paste are against.
- Until the mass has completely hardened, a pre-prepared strip is applied to it and pressed tightly. The edges of the strip should protrude well beyond the boundaries of the applied paste.
- The strip breaks off with a jerk. Wax - against hair growth, sugar and honey caramel - along hair growth.
Using prepared wax strips is even easier. They are superimposed on the prepared area of \u200b\u200bthe body and are smoothed by hand along the growth of hairs. Removed with a quick jerk in the opposite direction.
After removing the hairs, the skin should be softened with any aftershave or baby cosmetic oil.
Home hair removal methods are a good alternative to ready-made hair removal strips. Often they are much more effective than salon procedures. At the same time, they are easy to use, less expensive, and practically do not cause irritation and damage to the skin.
From this article you will learn:
- warm and hot wax for depilation - reviews, methods,
- waxing deep bikini: video, reviews,
- wax strips for depilation: rating 2019.
Waxing at home is a fairly simple procedure that basically requires only the right choice of wax brand or wax strips. It will be an excellent option for removing unwanted hair for a long time, unless, of course, you have problems with ingrown hairs or inflammation of the hair follicles.
Ways to remove unwanted hair with wax –
- using warm or hot wax,
- depilation with wax in cartridges and fabric strips,
- using wax strips (wax is already applied to a paper or fabric base, and is applied without heating).
We will take a detailed look at the techniques and products for each type of wax depilation. This detailed review will help you avoid many of the problems that beginners face and will make your first procedure easier, as well as help you choose the best hot wax or wax strips for depilation.
Waxing: techniques
Most often, girls are interested in: how exactly depilation is carried out at home, and especially depilation of the bikini zone at home. Since the hair in the bikini area is often coarser and thicker (than in any other places), only hot wax can effectively cope with them. Keep in mind that unlike cold and warm wax, hot wax is best suited for depilation of coarse hair.
Warm wax differs from hot wax in that, as a result of the inclusion of special additives in the composition, the wax becomes plastic at a lower temperature. This reduces the risk of burning the skin, but slightly impairs the adhesion of the wax to the hairs. Wax depilation at home can also be carried out using special wax cartridges, which we will also discuss below.
1. Depilation with hot wax -
In order to use hot wax for depilation at home, you may need a special wax melter that will facilitate the whole procedure (Fig. 4-7). Since almost all models of wax melters have built-in sensors for heating and maintaining the temperature of heated wax, you will not need to constantly heat the cooled wax and check to what temperature it has heated up. Voskoplav will do all this for you.
To what temperature you need to heat the wax - indicated on the manufacturer's packaging (usually 40-50 degrees). If there is no wax maker, then the wax is heated in the microwave or in a water bath. Depending on the manufacturer, as well as the amount of wax, the time it takes to heat it up in the microwave can be different (from 1 to 3 minutes). Hot wax should become viscous, but not too hot, so as not to get burned.
The main stages of depilation with hot wax –
1)
wax must be heated to the desired temperature,
2)
apply hot wax to the skin with a special spatula (Fig. 8),
3)
wait a bit - from 20 seconds to 1 minute (depending on the brand of wax),
4)
and with a sharp movement tear off the hardened wax cake from the skin (Fig. 9).
2. Wax for depilation in cartridges -
Warm wax for depilation in cartridges is a new form of wax that has appeared quite recently (Fig. 10). Such cartridges are inserted into a special device that simultaneously acts as a wax melter, and also has a rotating roller for applying melted wax to the skin (Fig. 11). Wax in cartridges is best suited for depilation of the face or areas of skin with fine, soft hair.
Wax for depilation in cartridges: how to use ...
leaning the roller against the skin, you need to draw it over the desired area, which will lead to the application of wax to the skin in a uniform thin layer. Immediately after this, you need to attach a cloth to this area of \u200b\u200bthe skin (they come with cartridges), and smooth it thoroughly. Next, you need to wait a bit until the wax hardens, after which, with a sharp movement against hair growth, tear off the fabric strip (Fig. 12).
Waxing: video
1. Do peeling before each waxing procedure.
Peeling is primarily needed in order to prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs. After you pull the hair out of the hair follicles, the pores of the skin through which the hair penetrated to the outside can close, and then the hair will grow subcutaneously. Almost half of the women who undergo wax depilation later face this problem.
Peeling is best done with special peeling gloves or using a body scrub. In general, peeling using scrubs or special gloves should be done by you constantly (at least 2-3 times a week). Then it will prevent the problem of post-waxing, plus it will make your skin smoother.
2. Always use baby powder or talcum powder before waxing.
After you have exfoliated the surface layer of dead skin with peeling, sprinkle it with baby powder or talcum powder. It will absorb excess moisture and fat, and this will improve the adhesion of the wax to the skin and hairs.
3. Make sure the unwanted hair is the correct length.
In order for all the hairs to be captured by the wax, they must be neither too long nor too short. The optimal length, which will allow you to stick well to the wax and then easily break out with the root, is from 5 mm to 1.5 cm. If the hairs are too long, they will need to be cut, and if they are too short, then wait a bit until they grow back.
4. Always check the temperature of the wax when using the hot wax method.
If we are talking about hard types of wax for hot wax depilation, which need to be warmed up before the procedure, then it is necessary to check the temperature of the wax before applying it to the skin. If the heated wax is too hot, you will get burned. If the wax is not hot enough, then waxing simply will not remove the hair, but will only stain the skin. But, if you use ordinary wax strips, then, of course, there are no risks.
5. Always peel off wax in the opposite direction of hair growth.
It is very important! Remember that wax is always applied in the direction of hair growth, and removed - always against hair growth (at the same time, it is still necessary to stretch the skin with your free hand). Pull-off movements should be very sharp and fast. The wax cake must be torn off in one movement, otherwise not all the hairs will come off.
But repeating the procedure is not recommended, since repeated application of hot wax and its subsequent tearing off will certainly lead to skin injury. If rare hairs still remain after waxing, then it is better to remove them with tweezers.
6. Always moisturize the skin after the procedure.
This advice is suitable for any kind of unwanted hair removal. After the procedure, it is necessary to moisturize and soothe the skin. This is especially important if you have thin sensitive skin. Any tool you like will do.
Wax for depilation: reviews, which one to choose
Wax for home depilation is produced by different companies in various forms: briquettes, tablets, discs, granules, cans, cartridges. The release form does not matter. Buying wax for depilation inexpensively is not difficult, but it is much more difficult to choose the best manufacturer with which wax depilation will become less painful and more effective.
The following hot waxes for depilation are most popular:
Strips for depilation at home -
As for cold waxing, wax depilation strips come into play here. The wax is already applied in a thin layer on a special base, and it is cut into strips that are convenient to use.
How to use wax strips for depilation -
The use of depilatory wax strips is very simple and does not require any special skills.
This product is completely ready for use. It only needs to be warmed up in the hands, rubbing between the palms. After that, the strip is glued to the skin strictly in the direction of hair growth. After that, the strip must be carefully smoothed out by pressing it against the skin. Next, the wax strips for depilation come off, but it is important to do this strictly against hair growth.
As for the kits, depilation strips can be bought at any supermarket. All manufacturers, on average, have from 10 to 24 strips in a box, plus wet wipes for use after the procedure. Wipes are necessary in order to cleanse the skin of wax residues, and at the same time they also soothe and moisturize the skin.
Wax strips for depilation– brand overview
- "Markell"(20 strips + 3 oil pads) - from 240 rubles. Markell wax strips are designed for the face, underarms and bikini area. Hypoallergenic. They are praised for their comfortable size.
How to remove wax after depilation -
In general, waxing at home is a bit troublesome procedure and requires certain skills. Frequent problems are:
- problems with how to remove wax from the skin after depilation,
- difficulties in cleaning the workplace after depilation (when using hot wax).
You can remove wax after depilation from the surface of the skin either with special wipes that are sold with wax, or with cotton swabs soaked in olive or any other vegetable oil. Oily liquids easily deal with any wax residue on the skin.
But you can wash the wax for depilation from other surfaces (cleaning the workplace) with alcohol, turpentine, or special products sold in specialized hardware stores. Of course, you can try to cleanse the skin with alcohol, but remember that alcohol has a strong drying effect on the skin, and you still shouldn’t do this.
Getting rid of unwanted hairs on different parts of the body is a problem for many girls and women. The main methods of hair removal include: the use of a disposable machine or epilator, the use of special creams, hair removal with liquid wax and shugaring. The girls prefer to do the last two procedures in salons, because. these manipulations are quite painful, and the master will quickly and reliably get rid of unwanted hairs for at least 3 weeks. However, there is a fairly reliable way to deal with unruly hairs - wax strips.
What are wax stripsWax strips are a commonly available hair removal tool. They can be purchased at every supermarket, cosmetic store, Internet. All strips can be divided into the following types:
- By zones of epilation. There are strips on the market for the area above the lip and eyebrows, as well as strips for the legs and arms, the bikini area and the underarm area. Depending on the different zones, the strips vary in size and shape. For example, eyebrow wax strips are sold in straight and curved shapes. Curved strips are used for the area above the eyebrows, and straight lines for the area between the eyebrows. If we talk about wax strips for the body (arms, legs), then they are larger in size than strips for the face, usually rectangular in shape.
- By skin type. There are strips for normal and sensitive skin, as well as for normal and oily. If you are epilating for the first time, then it is better to opt for strips for sensitive skin. They remove hairs more delicately.
- By material. Strips can be paper and fabric. Paper strips are disposable and cheaper than cloth strips. The paper strips are already waxed and are quite easy to use. The fabric strips are reusable. However, they are more expensive than paper ones. This kind of strips require additional purchase of wax.
Preparation for the procedure for removing unwanted hairs at home
Preparation for the procedure consists of two parts:
- Acquisition of necessary materials for epilation. If you prefer a set of disposable hair removal strips, then the set already contains all the necessary materials. These include:
- paper strips with wax;
- oil-soaked disposable wipes to remove wax residue from the skin.
- paper strips with wax;
- Preparing the skin for the procedure. First, do not use any skin products for a few days before depilation. For example, if you want to treat the underarm area, then stop using deodorants, at least a couple of days before the procedure. The skin should not be irritated. Secondly, it is necessary to degrease the skin before depilation. To do this, apply alcohol lotion to the skin. After applying lotion, use baby powder. Apply a thin layer to the surface of the skin. It performs a protective function.
Things to remember when waxing- Make sure that the length of the hairs is at least 5-10 cm. If the hairs are longer, trim them with scissors. Too long hairs will be difficult to capture with wax, and removal is more sensitive.
- Carefully read the instructions for use of wax strips.
- If you are performing the procedure for the first time, then you should try the strip on a small area of skin. If during the day there were no rashes on the skin, feel free to proceed with epilation. In addition, for the first time it is better to work out on the less sensitive skin of the legs. Then move on to the more delicate bikini area and underarm area.
- If redness or irritation occurs, remove the strip from the skin and rinse with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
