To do waxing alone at home, you should start by choosing what type of wax you prefer, whether hot or cold, depending on the regions you want to shave. For example, while hot wax is great for small areas of the body or with strong hair, such as the armpits or groin, cold wax is great for shaving larger areas or with weak hair, such as the back or arms for example.
Cold wax is indicated for those who have varicose veins because it does not promote the dilation of blood vessels, being a great option for those who are going to travel, as it can be easily stored and transported. On the other hand, hot wax is in most cases the most suitable since the heat expands the pores of the skin, which facilitates the removal of hair and reduces pain during the process. It is possible to prepare homemade hot wax, see how in How to make homemade wax for hair removal.
Cold Waxing Step by Step
To do hair removal with cold wax alone follow these steps:
Step 1
Heat the wax by lightly rubbing the leaves between your hands or against the top of your leg for 10 to 15 seconds, then separating the leaves.
Step 2
Apply the epilation sheet in the direction of hair growth, repeating this process for all regions to be epilated and reusing the sheet until it loses adhesion.
If hairs grow on both sides, apply the sheet 1 time from top to bottom and then from bottom to top, changing the direction to ensure that it removes all hair.
Step 3
To remove the leaf, it must be pulled quickly and in the opposite direction to the hair growth, as parallel and as close to the skin as possible.
If all the hair has not come out, you can repeat the application of wax or you can choose to remove the remaining hair with tweezers.
This wax is especially suitable for those who have varicose veins or heat sensitivity, and should only be used when the hairs are already larger. When applied incorrectly, it may not remove the hair from the root, eventually breaking it.
Hot waxing step by step
To do hair removal with hot wax you can use a roll-on or spatula, depending on your preference, it is recommended to follow the following step by step:
Step 1
Put the wax to be heated and when it is half liquid, test the texture by applying a few drops on a paper. If you think it has the right texture, you should apply it to a small area of the body, such as the arm for example, in order to test the texture and temperature of the wax.
Step 2
To perform epilation, apply the wax with the roll-on or spatula in the direction of hair growth.
Step 3
Apply a sheet over the place where you put the wax, and pull quickly and in the opposite direction to the hair growth, as parallel and as close to the skin as possible. If all the hair has not come out, you can repeat the application of wax or you can choose to remove the remaining hair with tweezers.
To reduce pain during epilation and to reduce the adhesion of the wax to the skin, a little powdered talc can be applied to the skin, then applying the wax for epilation. In addition, after epilation you should apply a little baby oil to remove the remains of wax, leave the shaved area and apply a little moisturizer.
After epilation it is normal to experience discomfort and irritation in the shaved region, with redness on the skin being common. To relieve these symptoms, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing and soothing cream after epilation, and a cold compress can also be applied to the affected region, in order to reduce irritation and discomfort.
To perform intimate epilation see the step by step in How to do intimate epilation correctly.
