2 Easy, Safe and Effective Home Waxing Techniques – Essential Instructions

📅 8 novembre 2024 ✍️ By Sara Jones ⏱️ 2 Mins Read 🗂️ Blog 🕒 Last updated: 12 novembre 2024 📌 Tags:waxing

What is Hair Wax?

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Should You Wax Your Hair?

Waxing is a hair removal method that does not cause folliculitis like plucking or shaving. It is a cost-effective way to remove hair from the root.

There are two main types of wax: hot wax and cold wax. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each type:

Hot Wax	Cold Wax
Advantages: High efficiency Suitable for sensitive skin Less pain due to heat opening pores	Advantages: Easier to use with no preparation time Suitable for all skin types
Disadvantages: Requires more preparation than cold wax Possible risk of burns	Disadvantages: Wax may not be as clean as hot wax, requiring multiple applications

Ways to Wax Hair at Home

How to Wax Hair by Hand

You can manually wax hair following these instructions:

Hot Wax

Cold Wax

Tools:

Buy or make your own wax using the following suggestions:

Mix of honey and sugar
Sugar and vinegar mix
Chocolate wax
Mixture of gelatin and aloe

Tools:

Wax patches or cold wax gels

Making:

Step 1: Heat the mixture
Step 2: Spread the mixture evenly on the area of the skin you want to wax
Step 3: Wait for the mixture to dry for about 3-5 minutes
Step 4: Hold the dry wax part and pull in the opposite direction of hair growth

Making:

Step 1: Dry the area to be waxed
Step 2: Stick the patch or apply cold wax gel to the area you want to wax
Step 3: Pull the patch in the opposite direction of hair growth (if using gel, wait for the gel to dry, then pull)
Step 4: If the hair is not clean, use the patch 2-3 more times

How to Wax Hair by Machine

Machine waxing has several advantages over manual waxing:

Higher hair removal efficiency, even for short and stiff hairs
Time and effort-saving, just press the switch to use the machine
Includes a skin protection system to prevent scratches or damage
Cost savings as machines have a shelf life of several years

Steps to waxing with a machine:

Step 1: Dry the area to be waxed
Step 2: Turn on the machine and gently move the wax head to the desired area
Step 3: Turn off the machine and clean it after use

Notes When Waxing

Avoid exfoliating to prevent rashes
Avoid heavy work to prevent sweating and skin infections
Avoid the sun to prevent tanning or sunburn
Avoid using thick skin creams that can clog pores or cause inflammation
Avoid swimming in dirty pool water to prevent skin infections or irritation

The above article provides information on how to wax hair at home simply and correctly. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment!

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