Smooth Skin Makes the World Spin
Ever get tired of the hassle and expense of booking regular waxing appointments at a salon? Not to worry. Waxing your skin at home is a convenient, affordable way to keep your skin looking fresh and at its best without breaking the bank. It doesn’t matter if you’re either new to waxing or looking for different techniques; this blog post will tell you everything you need to know about waxing at your home by yourself. So, get your supplies ready and read on; it’s time to make your skin shine.
- Choose the Right Wax
When it comes to waxing your skin, you always want to know which wax is the right one for you. Companies create several types of waxes designed for hair removal, but at the end of the day, there are only two types of waxes you should know about for starters: soft wax and hard wax.
Soft wax, or strip wax, is used on the skin by applying a thin layer of wax along with a fabric or a paper strip. After being placed, the wax is then immediately removed, taking your skin’s hair with it. This is done by pulling it in the opposite direction of where your hair grows. Soft wax is recommended for large areas of your body, such as your legs and arms, as it can remove very fine hairs and can cover large areas.
Hard wax, also known as stripless wax, is applied on your skin by placing a thick layer of wax on your body but is not immediately removed like its soft counterpart. Instead, the hard wax is kept in place for it to cool and harden over time. Once enough time has passed, and the wax has by then become cold and hard, the layer is then removed in a very quick and forceful manner, similar to tearing down the curtains. Surprisingly hard wax is less painful than soft wax, as it only sticks to the hair and not your skin. Hence, why it’s recommended for sensitive areas of your body, such as your face and bikini area.
- Prepare Your Skin
Before you start applying your waxing cream, you need to make sure your skin is ready. Preparing your skin can be done by ensuring it’s clean and dry; otherwise, the wax won’t stick to the hair and be less effective when pulled out. Not to mention, you would be in much pain, and your skin would become irritated. To make sure your skin is prepared for waxing, it’s generally advised to exfoliate the area you’re going to wax.
Exfoliate your skin a day or two days before your waxing session, so that you can remove the dead skin cells and ensure that the hair will be easily removed. To do this, use a gentle scrub or a dry brush to exfoliate your skin. Another thing you should do for preparation is by avoiding moisturizers, as they make the wax less effective in sticking to your hair. Other things you should do include avoiding sun exposure, checking the hair length, avoiding certain medications that can make your skin more sensitive and easily irritated, and simply relaxing.
- Apply Wax in the Direction of Hair Growth
No matter if the wax is soft or hard, it’s always recommended to place the wax in the direction of where your hair is growing. To do this correctly, use a wooden spatula to spread the wax evenly and ensure it’s not too hot before applying; otherwise, you’ll burn your skin.
- Use Cloth Strips to Remove Wax
When using a hard wax to remove all the hair, make sure to prepare a cloth strip to help you pull out the wax. When the hard wax has cooled and hardened, use the cloth strip to pull out the wax from the opposite direction of the hair growth. To make this easy for you, hold the skin taut, which is part of your skin that isn’t saggy but not tight, with one hand while pulling the strip off with the other hand.
- Soothe the Skin After Waxing
Once the waxing strip has been pulled out of your skin, you’ll be amazed at the sight of no hair on your body. Despite that, your skin would be in a lot of pain, and there’s the certainty that the hair you just pulled out will grow back. To make sure this doesn’t happen next time, apply some soothing lotion or oil to help calm down your skin and prevent any ingrown hair from growing back again. To ensure the soothing works, remember to avoid wearing any tight clothing or excessive sweat for a few hours after waxing. Once enough time has passed, you can enjoy having smooth skin.
- Dispose of Wax Properly
Once the whole waxing process is done, remember to throw away the wax properly. Since it’s a strip, it can’t be thrown down the drain as if it’s liquid. Better to throw it into the garbage since most waxes are designed for that. But some waxes have specific disposal guidelines from their manufacturers, so it’s only logical that you should follow the instructions on how to dispose of your wax properly.
Conclusion
When you follow these tips on making your skin smooth, you wouldn’t feel the need to head to a salon anytime soon. To make sure your waxing is done right and you have no experience with waxing, Sirwiss can connect you with various home salon services ready to give you a beauty makeover for less price than a regular salon. Head on to Sirwiss.com and get your skin waxed today!