Waxing And Sugaring Hair Removal
How safe is self-waxing or sugaring?
Self-waxing is very safe provided you know what you're doing. You have to know what you're doing. You can wax your own eyebrows if you like, but if you put too much on and remove the full eyebrow, you wouldn't want to do that. You have to know exactly what you're doing. As far as safety, avoid burning yourself, and I would imagine that would be the worst thing that could happen to you. Other than that, other than the small bruising that will disappear in a couple of days, really there's no danger in waxing yourself at home.
How can I get over my fear of home hair removal?
To get over your fear of hair removal, all you have to do is feel confident. Know that you can do it! Tell yourself: I can do it. Practise on a small area first. Do a small area on your leg. Understand what you're getting yourself into and then maybe do your under-arms or bikini line when you are a little bit more confident. Don't be afraid of hair removal. Face your fear.
What can I do to reduce the pain of waxing or sugaring?
The only thing that you can do to reduce the pain of waxing is really making sure that your skin is held taught and you are pulling the strip in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
How do I remove the wax if I chicken out?
If you chicken out after applying the hot wax to your skin, it's too late. You can't chicken out; you've got to pull it off. If you chicken out when you apply the gel, you have an option. You can just wash it off, because it washes off in water.
How can I prevent burning myself with hot wax?
When you are being waxed professionally, the beautician has to make sure the temperature is perfect before she applies the product on your skin. When you're at home, you ensure you're using the right temperature of the product. When you purchase your waxing product, you must read the manufacturer's instructions, which highlight the amount of time you need to microwave the product before you apply it to your skin. The general rule of thumb is that you should not leave your product in the microwave for more than one minute. That gives you the perfect texture without overheating your product.
What is the best way to apply gel?
You apply gel direct from the gel, direct to your skin with an applicator. You apply it in a thin layer as it melts down with your body heat. You apply a small amount if you like or larger, depending on the area that you're applying it to and then you place your wax strip on then remove it quickly. You wouldn't want to leave it there for too long because your body heat will keep on melting it, so you need to get it off pretty quickly.
What parts of the body are most sensitive?
The most sensitive body parts are the bikini line and the under-arms. When you are doing waxing yourself at home, you have to make sure that you stretch the skin and hold it tight before you pull off the strip. They're the parts that are most prone to getting bruised.
What parts of the body are good for a trial?
If you've never waxed before, if you've never done your own waxing before, the best thing to do is try it on your leg or on your arm. These are the safest parts for you to try it on. When you train yourself, you'll be hooked and you'll never go to any salon again.
Will I get bruises or a rash in the hair removal process?
What you need to do when you are waxing, using whatever method you choose to, is read the instructions thoroughly. If you don't do that, you might end up bruising yourself. If you pull the strip off without holding the skin tight enough, that could cause bruising. So, beware and follow the instructions.
