Depilation with wax at home. Hair removal on legs, deep bikini area, advantages of the procedure in cartridges

Waxing is considered a very effective way to remove unwanted hair. The effect of this procedure lasts for several weeks. It is carried out in beauty salons, but the technique of execution allows you to do with home conditions.

What you need to know about waxing

The essence of wax hair removal is to pull it out along with the root. After depilation, microscopic wounds remain on the skin, through which infection can easily penetrate. Therefore, it is extremely important to strictly adhere to the rules and precautions of wax depilation and disinfection at home.

If these rules are not followed, skin problems may arise in the form of inflammation and irritation. To properly do wax depilation, you need the hairs to be no shorter than 3-4 mm. If they are too short, it will be difficult to remove them.

It is better to use specialized milk as a skin care product, which helps to slow down hair growth and also relieves irritation.

You can disinfect the skin with chlorhexidine, miromistin, hydrogen peroxide, as well as salicylic alcohol or pharmacy alcohol tinctures of chamomile or calendula.

Pros of waxing

The main plus of waxing is that the result after it lasts for more than one week. Waxing helps to remove hair from all parts of the body, and hair is removed effectively.

Wax can rarely provoke serious skin irritation, as it contains caring ingredients. With systematic depilation sessions, the hairs grow thinner and much slower.

Cons of waxing

Depilation with wax is a painful process, and this is its main disadvantage. But there are some things you can do to reduce pain at home.

Contraindications

There are many contraindications for waxing:

• skin diseases;
• cuts and wounds;
• diabetes;
• varicose veins and other vein diseases;
• allergy to wax.

Before starting depilation, it is advisable to do a test that will help determine the individual reaction to wax: you need to apply a little product on the inner side of the wrist, hold it for a few minutes. If there is no allergic reaction, then you can start the procedure.

It is necessary to remember about moles that cannot be injured. Pregnant women should not perform this procedure in order to avoid stress during the procedure. Care should be taken to approach this procedure for cardiovascular diseases.

Preparing for waxing

Before starting the session, it is necessary to cleanse the skin well, and also steam it a little, taking a bath or using a shower.On cleansed and steamed skin, be sure to apply a body scrub, which will help to cleanse the skin more deeply and ensure better contact of wax with the skin.

It is necessary that the skin be dry at the beginning of the session. To achieve as dry skin as possible, it is best to use talcum powder or powder.

An important point for a woman is the right time for depilation. The fact is that the pain threshold in women increases in the first week of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, this is the most appropriate time for depilation.

Pain relief at home before waxing

The procedure is considered painful, however, its effect will be long lasting. To reduce painful sensations after a waxing session at home, it is recommended to take a cold shower. Helps relieve pain ice, which must first be prepared.

Especially useful for the skin are cubes with chamomile decoction, which has an antiseptic and soothing effect.

You can use lidocaine spray, which is good for pain relief. This spray is safe, but it will only numb the top layer of the skin and will not completely get rid of the pain.

There are special means for anesthetizing the skin in the form of creams, which contain lidocaine and other anesthetic components. Even in pharmacies, you can find a freezing cream that relieves skin pain due to its cooling effect. But complete anesthesia cannot be achieved with its help, because the cream does not penetrate as deeply into the skin as we would like.

How to make your own depilatory wax

There are several ways to make wax for home depilation.

Warm wax

Beeswax (130 g) and palm wax (360 g) are mixed and heated in a steam bath until dissolved. Then you need to add glycerin (7 ml) and tea tree oil (2-3 drops).

Hot wax

All ingredients (beeswax (100 g), rosin (200 g), cosmetic paraffin (50 g)) must be mixed and placed in a steam bath. Before use, the mixture must be cooled to 40 ° C.

As it cools, the mixture begins to thicken and becomes plastic. Once the wax has cooled, it can be cut into portions and stored in the refrigerator.

Hot wax depilation

This type of depilation has the advantage that the increased temperature makes the skin less sensitive to pain and less trauma. No fabric strips are required. However, hot wax is contraindicated in varicose veins, since exposure to heat provokes varicose veins.

Hot wax has a thick consistency, it is not very sticky and hardly spreads. When it solidifies on its own, it looks like a film that is easy to remove. This mixture is called film wax.

Immediately before the procedure, the wax must be melted. For this purpose, a wax heater or thermostat is used, which can be replaced with a water bath. However, experts advise using a special device, since it is equipped with a thermal sensor that will maintain the required temperature throughout the entire procedure.

The temperature should reach 50 degrees. It is important not to overheat the wax to avoid scalding.

When everything is ready, the wax should be carefully applied in the direction of hair growth. In a heated form, the material lays down in a dense layer, enveloping the hairs. As soon as the wax hardens to the consistency of plasticine, it is abruptly torn off. At the end of the session, remove excess wax with a cloth or sponge with any oil.

It is also necessary to disinfect the skin, and then carry out soothing procedures that will help cool the skin and relieve irritation.

When using hot wax, you must follow these rules:

• You cannot save on material, a sufficient amount of it will provide the best effect. The wax should not be overheated, but a liquid consistency must be achieved.
• The layer that is in contact with the skin surface must be applied in the direction of hair growth; this rule does not apply to subsequent layers.
• The wax layer must be dense so that it does not break later.

Depilation with warm wax

This type of depilation is different in that it does not cause burns.

This type of home wax is available in cans and cassettes. Before use, it is heated so that it resembles viscous honey in consistency. The set includes a wooden spatula, which is designed for applying the composition.

On top you need to put a paper or cloth strip, and then tear it off sharply.

Then the skin is wiped with a disinfectant and an anti-irritation lotion is applied.

Depilation with cold wax

Depilation with cold wax at home is the fastest and easiest procedure. But it is not considered as effective as hot and warm wax. Sometimes it is necessary to treat the same skin areas several times. In addition, this procedure is more likely to cause skin irritation.

Cold wax depilation works well for the skin of the legs. If we talk about the armpit area, then for this area it is better not to use this method, because armpit hair grows in different directions.

For this type of depilation, ready-made dense wax strips are used, along with which cosmetic wipes are sold. These wipes are specially designed to remove residual wax after the procedure.

Before the session, the skin must be prepared, as for the rest of the depilation procedures. Then you need to warm up the wax strip in your hands, rubbing it between your palms. After it has warmed up, remove the protective film and carefully stick a strip along the hairline, smoothing it tightly to the skin.

Then, with a quick movement, remove it against hair growth. Repeat this procedure until the desired result is obtained.

Application of wax in cartridges

For depilation with wax at home with the most uniform application of the product, cartridges are used, for which you need a wax melter, strips or tapes.

The composition is applied on dry skin in the direction of hair growth. Apply a strip on top and press it down with a smoothing motion for better adhesion. Next, you need to take the strip by the tip and tear it off sharply, again against hair growth. Excess wax is removed with oil.

The skin after a waxing session at home needs antiseptic and soothing agents.

Depilation with wax at home on different areas of the body

Hot wax is most versatile because it is applied to any part of the body. An exception is the skin of the face, since the high temperature here can provoke skin irritation.

Warm wax is used to remove hair from the back, legs and arms. And the composition in cartridges is also suitable for eliminating facial hair.

Cold wax in wax strips is used for depilation over the upper lip, on the chest, and in the bikini area.

Features of depilation of the face, armpits, bikini area

Depilation with wax in the underarms is the most difficult, as it is not easy to treat this area at home. This part of the body is uneven, and it is very difficult to stick the strips as evenly and correctly as possible.

The hair grows there in different directions, so it will take several tries to remove the hair under the armpits. In addition, underarms are very thin and delicate skin that can be easily damaged.

To effectively get rid of hair in the bikini area, it is better to wait until the hairs are at least 5 mm, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve a good effect.

Apply wax in small areas, and stick the strip in the direction of hair growth.It is necessary to pluck it only against the growth of vegetation. It is undesirable to use tight underwear after the session.

Stages of the procedure

Regardless of the choice of method, the skin must be prepared before the procedure. It is necessary to thoroughly wash the skin of the armpits and bikini area by taking a shower to degrease the skin. To ensure better skin-to-wax contact, you need to exfoliate dead skin cells with a scrub or washcloth.

Ensure that the skin is completely dry before waxing. Dry it thoroughly with a towel, use talcum powder.

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Skin care after waxing

After the procedure, you need to remove excess wax from the skin surface. Any oil or fatty cream will do for this. After that, you need to disinfect the skin and soothe it. For example, you can use a cold shower, ice rub on your skin, or use a sedative.

How to relieve skin inflammation

• You can wipe your skin with a cotton pad moistened with calendula or chamomile decoction. This will significantly reduce itching and help the wounds heal. Then you need to treat the skin with a nourishing cream.
• Aloe pulp can be applied to the affected area for ten minutes.
• You can use panthenol, which has good disinfecting and analgesic properties.
• Baby creams and powders can help relieve burning and itching.

How to remove wax residues

Excess wax is removed with cosmetic or vegetable oil or fatty body cream by applying it to a cotton pad.

How to avoid ingrown hairs

To avoid ingrown hairs, you must use the scrub at least once a week after the procedure. You can use the scrub only three days after depilation to allow the skin to recover.

How long does waxing last?

The body with its individual characteristics has a strong influence on how quickly hair grows back after waxing.

On average, waxing will last for 15 - 20 days.

With prolonged use of wax, the hairs will grow slower and become thinner and thinner.

Depilation with wax at home: video

Instructions for depilating legs with wax at home:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBBWbGSBd5o

Instructions for depilation of the bikini area with wax at home:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBEQDDxNyCM

Depilation with wax is quite painful procedure. However, it has significant advantages, since due to frequent depilation sessions at home, hair begins to thin, grows slower and becomes thinner. In addition, the effect of this procedure lasts a long time.