Hair Removal Wax.. General Instructions

It is important to do a patch test of any product you use for the first time. Then wait 24 hours to ensure that there are no skin reactions. Remember that a slight reddening of the skin is normal for a few hours after the hair removal.

Your hair needs to be at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch long for the wax to have something to grab onto.

Remember to wash your skin thoroughly before starting to remove oils, conditioners or perspiration.

Next prepare the the wax: there are products that can be melted in a container over the stove or in your microwave, as well as products that simply need to be warmed up by running them under warm water.

Now that your wax is prepared for use, spread it in a strip across the area you'd like to treat, apply wax in one strip increments at a time before proceeding to the next area.

Put the cloth strip across the waxing area, leave at least a 1/2 part of cloth free so you can grab it firmly and leave the wax on long enough for it to harden.

Remove the cloth strip in a fast, smooth, flat (along with the skin) motion, holding your skin tight with one hand.

Use a wet cloth to wipe the excess wax from your hands, then wipe your hands dry. Most wax residue left on your skin can easily be removed with warm water, or you can buy a wax remover.

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Tweezing or plucking __________________
How it is done: Metal forceps are used manually to pull hairs out by the root, one or a few at a time. Revlon, Tweezerman, Sally Hanssen, and Maybelline are a few companies that make good affordable tweezers. __________________ Advantages:Very useful for eyebrows or other small areas on face these are thin hairs, but have some pigmentation. __________________
Disadvantages: Some find it painful, especially in the beginning. Difficult for large areas, not recommended It may cause ingrown hairs. May also cause pitting or scarring. Some areas are difficult to do yourself. You have to be really careful when shaping brows: one or two hairs can make a big difference in brow shape