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More often than not, some of our favorite buys are small, how-didn’t-I-know-about-this products that solve an everyday problem. That’s what we’re highlighting in our Little Lifesavers series: cheap, simple purchases that you’ll use on the daily. Hit “Add to Cart” and thank us later!
Problem: Since quarantine started, my eyebrows have been bushier and more untamed than ever.
Solution: Nad's Precision Eyebrow Wax Wand makes at-home brow maintenance easier, quicker, and cheaper than going to the salon.
For as long as I can remember, I've visited a salon to tame my unruly brows. I've done it all: waxing, threading, tweezing, even dermaplaning to get rid of the pesky hairs in the middle of my brows (and if we're being honest here, my upper lip as well). Though the bushy-brow trend has taken off, I still find the need to clean up my brows out of pure routine. Now that quarantine has messed up most of our usual day-to-day routines, getting my eyebrows done at the salon has become a thing of the past.
Why? Because the Nad's Precision Eyebrow Wax Wand has got my eyebrows (and yet again, my upper lip) covered. This nifty $8 tool (which is currently 50 percent off on Amazon, by the way) is exactly what you need to wax away little pesky, unruly brow hairs without the inconvenience of usual waxing strips and kits, which is why I'm breaking up with my trips to the brow salon and sticking to this budget-friendly facial hair tamer.
Here’s why I’m so obsessed with this little waxing wand: First off, it makes applying eyebrow wax a total dream, which is a statement I never thought I’d ever say (err, type?). Instead of having to use a wooden stick or paper strips to apply the wax, all you do is hold the pen in your hand for 10-15 seconds to warm up the wax, twist the base to release just the right amount of gel, swipe on, and then apply the cotton wax strips that come with the pen to wax off those stubborn hairs — seriously, it’s that simple. But quick note: You may be twisting the base for a little while to get the wax out on the first try, so don’t be alarmed if it’s not coming out right away.
Though the pen aspect of this pick (and its under-$5 price tag) caught my eye at first, the actual wax in this pen is extremely easy to work with, unlike many other body hair wax kits I've used before. The only heat it needs is from your hands, so you won't have to worry about burning yourself with scolding wax. Plus, its gentle formula has more of a gel-like feel, which grabs onto even the tiniest of hairs without pulling on your skin. It's also pretty easy to wash off if you get it in your hair or any other unwanted area — I just ran the wax through water, and it washed away much quicker than other waxes I've used in the past.
What is this wonderfully gentle wax made out of, exactly? It's a sugar-based wax, which is known for being much gentler on skin and an all-natural alternative to other conventional waxes made of synthetic ingredients. For good measure, the sugar wax is infused with other ingredients like:
Lemon juice: An ingredient known for exfoliating the skin, and for its antimicrobial benefits
Citric acid: An extract derived from citrus fruits that acts as an exfoliator
Quick note: Before you get to waxing, you're probably going to want to clean your face first. You can prep with any cleanser you please, but this nifty kit also includes a pre-waxing soap bar made of all-natural ingredients like lavender, shea butter, argan oil, and glycerin. Just like the wax, this pre-cleansing soap is certified vegan and cruelty-free, as well as free of fragrances, artificial colors, and synthetic ingredients.
While it may not immediately grab every single hair in one swipe, it does a much better (and less painful) job at grabbing onto most of the unruly brow hairs I'm trying to get rid of than other waxes I've tested out. Plus, it doesn't irritate my skin as badly as other waxes do. While it does leave my skin a tad red for a few minutes afterwards, it didn't cause any acne or cause my skin to break out in hives (which, yes, other waxes have done to me before). If your skin is sensitive, try using an aloe vera gel afterwards to soothe any redness or irritation.
Closing Argument: If you're looking to break up with the salon and find a cheaper, gentler alternative to conventional tweezing and waxing, then this nifty waxing gizmo is what you need. Not only is it easy to use, but its wax formula is pretty impressive — which is why I'm sticking to this wax pen for good.
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