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Best Tips For Waxing Hair Before and After
Introduction
The practise of hair removal has a long history dating back to the days of our early ancestors. Waxing first became popular with the introduction of wax strips in the 1970's and still continues to be fashionable today mainly due to three reasons. Firstly waxing is a very simple method of hair removal, secondly, it is easy to perform and thirdly it is relatively inexpensive. To help you achieve "salon style" results every when you wax you need to you need to make sure you are waxing correctly. This article provides you with all you with all the best tips for waxing hair before and after the waxing process. Read on to achieve perfect results time after time.
Tip 1 - Which Waxing Method To Choose And Why
There are essentially to types of waxing method on the market to choose from which are warm wax or cold waxing. Warm waxing requires heating the wax and applying it to your skin. This is the recommended method because the degree of hair removal is greatest. Cold waxing involves using cellophane coated with cold wax and applying these to your skin.
Tip 2 - When To Wax And Not To Wax
Its kind of common sense but I'll say we say it here anyway. You should only attempt to wax hairs that are slightly less than 0.5cm or 1/8th of an inch long. The reason for this is that when you apply the wax and it sets, if your hair is length is less than that described above, the wax will not grip it and no hair removal will take place. If you are planning to wax hair longer than this always trim it down first to the prescribed length.
For all you girls out there, avoid waxing close to or during your menstrual period. This is because during this time the female skin becomes much more sensitive and as a result you may find waxing more painful than usual.
Another "no no" is waxing suntanned skin. This should be avoided altogether regardless of how much moisturizer you may have applied during your tanning period as we can guarantee that waxing will only serve to remove you tanned skin as well as your hair.
Tip 3 - Preparing Your Skin For Wax
The third of our best tips for waxing hair before the waxing process is thorough preparation of your skin beforehand. You need to completely clean area of skin you are going to wax. Use a good soap and ensure you dry the area well. The reason for this is straightforward enough. The wax will not stick to your skin and therefore your hair properly if the surrounding area if greasy, dirty or wet.
Tip 4 - Preparing The Wax For Use
Depending on the type of wax you have chosen to use, you are going to have to heat it to before you can use it. The majority of waxes these days require heating to a temperature of 40C, which is obviously a few degrees above room temperature. The best tip we can offer you is to invest in a professional wax warmer. They cost relatively little, will save you time in the long run and will ensure you are never in danger of giving yourself a nasty burn.
Tip 5 - Always Test The Wax First
If you are waxing for the first time or indeed trying out a new wax you should always test the wax on a small area of you skin first before proceeding on the whole of your body just in case you have an allergic reaction to the wax product. Leave for 24 hours for any symptoms to appear.
Tip 6 - How To Apply And Remove Wax
Waxing works by taking away the hair from the skin at the roots. Therefore the wax should be applied in the direction of the hair growth so that the hair is completely removed at the root cleanly.
Tip 7 - After Waxing Apply Moisturisers Etc.
Having got rid of your hair, it is important to moisturize the affected area following waxing. If you go to a salon for a professional waxing session your technician would apply an "after-wax" lotion. In the majority of cases the products can be bought relatively inexpensively from the Internet if you shop around. Alternatively, you can use a good aloe vera product to achieve the same result.
Tip 8 - Visit A Professional
Finally, one of the best places to get waxing tips is to visit a professional salon. Speak to family and friends for recommendations of a good salon. When go for your session make a note of the technique used by the technician and don't forget that it is your opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
Conclusion
If you follow all of the best tips for waxing hair before and after the waxing process given above your will before well on your way to achieving perfect result every time. A final word of advice, waxing is one of those things that gets easier with practise, especially if you are attempting to remove hair from some of those more sensitive areas. Good luck.
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