Waxing: methods, means, procedure, pros and cons

One of the most annoying problems of a woman in caring for herself is unwanted hairs, from which it is rarely possible to get rid of once and for all. But on the other hand, you can postpone the process of the next hair removal, for example, using wax for this, which has recently become very popular not only in beauty salons, but in home use.

How to choose a product for waxing

In fact, waxing, or waxing, came to us from antiquity: Cleopatra herself, and then the oriental beauties, trusted their bodies to this painful but effective method. Since then, little has changed - until now, a woman's skin should ideally be smooth and soft like silk. Yes, and waxing itself did not undergo any fundamental changes.

For waxing, 3 types of wax are used, depending on the characteristics of the body, skin and pain threshold.

• Cold wax. The most painful and despite the fact that epilation with this method takes a very long time, the effect of it is the least, so cold wax is used only on thin, sparse hairs.
• Warm wax. It is his women who most often use at home.
• Hot wax. Unlike other types, hot wax can be used several times, but it requires a lot of experience, so, ideally, it should only be used by professionals.

Wax for hair removal also exists in 3 types: in solid briquettes or granules, which must be heated to a hot state; in a soft form, like a paste, which needs to be slightly warmed up, and wax strips, which you just need to grind a little in your hands.

Film wax for hair removal

Film wax is one of the ideal home waxes. While it does not need to be heated to a hot state, it is almost as effective as hot wax. Film wax comes in the form of granules, which, when heated, become one sticky mass, and in the form of ready-made cartridge-cartridges, which are very convenient to use on small areas.

Hair removal wax strips

Still, one of the most convenient methods of waxing is still wax strips, which, moreover, are easy to take with you on a trip or business trip.

Wax strips are small sheets of paper to which the wax composition has already been applied in a thin layer. The wax strips have different sizes and shapes depending on the area to be epilated. For convenience, the sheets are glued together, so it is very easy to grind them with your hands before heating, separate and stick to the depilation area, ironing well. After a couple of minutes, tear off the strip with a sharp motion.

Hair removal wax in cartridges

For home use, wax in cartridges or cassettes is very convenient, warming up which, the wax can be easily applied to the skin using a special attachment and just as easily removed against hair growth. The cartridges, as a rule, last for several times, they are ideal for home epilation in hard-to-reach places, as it is easy to hold in your hand during use. In addition, such cassettes are relatively inexpensive.

Waxing machine

For the convenience of waxing, including at home, modern cosmetology markets offer the so-called "waxplav" - an apparatus for heating wax to the optimum temperature using a built-in thermostat.

If you are so carried away by waxing that you cannot imagine other types of hair removal for yourself, then such an apparatus will be very useful to you, since using it, you can heat the wax to a hot state, avoiding the risk of getting a skin burn, then the effect of waxing will be as after salon visits. But there is one "but" that unscrupulous sellers often use: regardless of the price of the wax melter, the principle and result of its operation will be the same, the only difference is the capacity of the wax volume, which may well be minimal if you plan to use the device in home conditions.

Hair removal zones: face, arms, armpits, intimate area, legs

These are the five main areas of skin epilation. The hairs in these areas are called "unwanted" by women and are constantly striving to get rid of them in all possible ways.

From an overabundance of male hormones, even a very young girl may develop unwanted facial hair, which brings with it a lot of complexes. Of course, it is best to get rid of such vegetation using laser hair removal, destroying the follicle of each hair with the laser beams. But this procedure, due to its high cost, is, unfortunately, not available to everyone and women make many mistakes, leading to more dire consequences. Shaving, epilator only aggravate the situation. Therefore, if you cannot afford laser hair removal yet, then waxing is the most suitable method. It does not injure the sensitive skin of the face so much, wax does not accelerate hair growth and the hairs themselves will grow softer and thinner.

And shaving hair is completely unsuitable for hands, if you do not want to wake up the next day with coarse stubble, which will be scary to touch not only you, but also those around you.

It is quite difficult to remove hair under the armpits - as a rule, they grow in different directions.

Waxing in the bikini area is becoming more and more popular, especially during swimwear and beaches. But many women still cannot overcome their shyness and entrust the epilation of "that" zone to a professional. And in vain. The bikini line is all that is hidden by the panty strip. A deep bikini implies the removal of hair not only on the pubis, but also between the buttocks and on the labia.

If not all, then 95% of women in our country remove hair on their legs. Although, for some lucky women, they do not grow there at all. But those who regularly epilate their legs do it in different ways. And it's not about the method of hair removal. Someone removes hair only on the legs, someone does not leave a single hair even above the knees. Therefore, when signing up for waxing at the salon, always clarify this point, so as not to end up with unjustified expectations.

Preparation before waxing

If you decide to wax epilation, then the first thing that needs to be done, or rather, not done, is in no case to remove hair in these areas for at least 1.5-2 weeks. Because very short hairs will not capture wax and this is perhaps the most significant disadvantage of waxing.

The day before waxing, do a deep peeling skin to remove dead skin cells and lift ingrown hairs as much as possible.

During the actual epilation, the skin should be as dry and fat-free as possible, so use talcum powder or baby powder. If there is any damage to the skin, then it is better to refuse epilation in this area.

Correct home waxing

For home waxing, a warm wax, for example, film or in cartridges, is best suited. Before applying, prepare the skin, as we wrote about above. The optimal hair length is about 5 mm. The main rule is to apply wax strictly according to the growth, and remove it against the growth of hair, this will prevent their ingrowth into the skin. After the procedure, wax particles will remain on the skin, which can be easily removed with any body oil. Next, soothe your skin with a pore-tightening moisturizer.

Possible side effects after waxing and how to fix them

Like any other cosmetic procedure, waxing also has its own side effects, depending not only on the correctness of epilation, but also on the characteristics and sensitivity of the skin. The most common is redness and irritation. Make sure you are not allergic to the ingredients in the wax. Cooling sprays, ice cubes and tea bags soothe the skin well.

If it is bad to stretch the skin during epilation, that is, there is a risk of bruising and bruising, this often happens if the master has little experience or if you carry out the procedure yourself.

In the summertime, dark spots may appear on the skin some time after epilation. The fact is that wax makes the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light, so in the sun these areas can tan faster than others. To avoid this, use sunscreen and do not go to the tanning salon for at least 2-3 days after waxing.

Is it possible to do wax hair removal for pregnant women

Of course, while waiting for the baby to be born, a woman should not forget about self-care, including epilation.

For home hair removal for women in position, wax strips will be most convenient. But here, too, you need to be as careful as possible, especially if the pregnancy is difficult. Do not forget that the epilation procedure is still very unpleasant. Therefore, there is a risk of releasing stress hormones, which does not in the best way affect the baby's nervous system, not to mention the possible pain shock. Therefore, it is highly advisable to change the hair removal method to a less aggressive one during pregnancy.

Waxing: pros and cons

Based on everything we have described above, we can highlight the pros and cons of waxing. The pluses undoubtedly include:

• each time new hairs grow thinner and less often, and grow more and more slowly;
• waxing tools are inexpensive and easy to purchase by yourself;
• waxing is suitable for home use;
• wax has a minimum of contraindications and side effects;
• with caution, but still suitable for pregnant women (consultation with a doctor is necessary);
• components in the wax composition have a beneficial effect and nourish the skin;
• the result lasts longer and longer every time and can reach a maximum of 6 weeks.

But, no matter how effective the waxing procedure is, it also has disadvantages:

• soreness of the procedure;
• ingrowth of hairs into the skin;
• there are few contraindications, but they still exist: varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, infections, skin damage, allergy into the components of the wax.

One way or another, women more and more often choose waxing for personal care, without fear of painful sensations or possible side effects. And seeing result procedures after the first time, most cannot refuse it over and over again. So dare, because beauty requires sacrifice!