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To do waxing at home, you should start by choosing the type of wax you want to use, whether hot or cold, depending on the regions to be shaved. For example, while hot wax is great for small areas of the body or with stronger hair, such as the armpits or groin, cold wax is great for shaving larger areas or with weaker hair, such as the back or arms, for example. example.
Cold wax is also indicated for people with varicose veins, as it does not promote the dilation of blood vessels, being still a great option for those who are going to travel, as it can be easily stored and transported. On the other hand, the hot wax is more effective, because the heat expands the pores of the skin, facilitating the removal of hair and reducing pain during the process. See how to make homemade wax for hair removal.
Cold Waxing
This type of wax is especially suitable for those who have varicose veins or sensitivity to heat, and should only be used when the hairs are already larger. When it is badly applied, it may not remove the hair from the root, but break it. To do hair removal alone, with cold wax, follow the steps below:
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.
Apply the epilation sheet in the direction of hair growth. 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 all hair is removed.
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.
The process must be repeated for all regions to be depilated, reusing the sheet until it loses adhesion. If all the hair has not come out, you can repeat the application of wax or choose to remove the remaining hair with tweezers.
Hot waxing
The hot wax is great for small areas of the body or with stronger hair, such as the armpits or groins, and also to dilate the pores of the skin, facilitating the removal of hair. To do hair removal with hot wax, you can use a roll-on or spatula, depending on your preference, and it is recommended to follow the steps:
Put the wax to be heated and, when it is half liquid, test the texture by applying a few drops on a paper. If it looks like it has the right texture, it should be applied a little to a small region of the body, such as the arm, for example, in order to test the texture and temperature of the wax.
To perform the epilation, apply the wax with the roll-on or spatula in the direction of hair growth and then apply a sheet over the place where the wax was spread.
Pull through the leaf, 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 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 shaving, a little baby oil should be applied to remove the remains of wax, wash 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, in addition to recommending a moisturizing and soothing cream after epilation, you can also apply a cold compress to the affected region, in order to reduce irritation and discomfort.
See also the step by step on how to do intimate waxing correctly.
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