Wax

Waxing is a very easy and effective method of hair removal, and weather done in a salon or in the comfort of your own home the results can be the same. I have never gotten along with waxing strips, so I tend to go with warm wax, although there are microwaveable options, the best and safest thing to do is to purchase a professional wax heater, it is a very worthy investment.

The following are steps to achieve the best possible waxing treatment in your home. Always start at the bottom of the area you are going to wax and move up to avoid as much irritation as possible. For the purpose of this article, I will use a half leg wax as my example. The hairs need to be at least 5mm long for waxing to be effective.

Waxing is a very easy and effective method of hair removal, and weather done in a salon or in the comfort of your own home the results can be the same. I have never gotten along with waxing strips, so I tend to go with warm wax, although there are microwaveable options, the best and safest thing to do is to purchase a professional wax heater, it is a very worthy investment.

The following are steps to achieve the best possible waxing treatment in your home. Always start at the bottom of the area you are going to wax and move up to avoid as much irritation as possible. For the purpose of this article, I will use a half leg wax as my example. The hairs need to be at least 5mm long for waxing to be effective.

1.
Make sure the area is clean and oil free before you start. Oily areas will stop the wax from sticking to the hairs, and so they wont be pulled out. If it is particularly warm then rub a small amount of talcum powder into the area.

2.
Once the wax has heated to the correct consistency(about the texture of runny honey) dip the waxing stick into the wax, take the excess off the back of the stick and remove the wax from the tip.

3.
Start about 4-5 inches from the foot and work towards the ankle(dependent on direction of growth). With a sweeping motion, making sure that the stick is kept at a 45degree angle, pull the stick in the direction of the hair growth and remove the stick.

4.
Take a waxing strip and firmly adhere to the wax, leaving enough for you to hold. Stretch the skin(pulling towards the foot) with on hand and pull back the strip in one quick motion.

5.
Repeat the process working methodically over the the leg area being careful not to go over the same area too many times. Remove any stray hairs with a good pair of tweezers as required.

6.
Once both legs are finished, gently apply a cooling gel, such as Aloe vera to the area. Don't have any heat treatments(sunbathe, sauna, shower, etc...) for at least 24hours, and also avoid tight fitting clothes.

You should now have smooth hair free legs, remember to ex-foliate the skin regularly and wait at least four weeks before your next treatment, to enable the hairs to grow long enough for the best results.