Hot Wax Hair Removal At Home-Maybe You Should Start Saving For Laser Treatment

Author: Sarah H


The struggle to keep unwanted hair of the bodies of both men and women alike is no stranger to us. Many of us are aware of the daily battle to keep unwanted hair off of our body. The good part is that women and men both have many options from which to choose. Some methods are more painful than others, but most of the methods are not permanent.

When it comes to hair removal, decisions have to be made, for instance, how much pain are you willing to take and how much money are you willing to spend? Because hot wax offers the longest lasting solution that is less expensive that electrolysis, many people opt for this type of removal, in fact hot wax hair removal is one of the most popular methods of removing unwanted hair, even though it is fairly painful.

Hot wax hair removal can be done at home, or you can get it done professionally at a salon. There are also facilities that specialize in solely in waxing, but again, it can get expensive. Hot wax hair removal is done by applying hot wax to the hair and a strip of fabric is applied to the wax. As the wax cools down the strip is then ripped from the body against the hair growth and the hair is removed from the root. This same hot waxing or cold waxing procedures can be done at home but a person may need some practice before they can remove completely hair from tricky areas.

There are various types of hot wax hair removal kits that one can use at home. They range from simple plastic strips that are rubbed until heated to waxes that are microwaveable. But when using wax, hot or cold, it is wise to follow some general skin care guidelines. While temporary redness and swelling may occur, to reduce the possibility of long term irritation and/or scarring, the area to be waxed should be exfoliated first and thoroughly cleansed.

When applying the wax, always apply in the direction of hair growth and when pulling the strip always pull in the opposite direction of hair growth and try to pull as quickly and evenly as possible to get the maximum waxing effect. Skin should be left alone for 24 hours before re-waxing hairs that were not pulled in the first waxing session. After waxing, skin repair lotion, moisturizer and after-waxing lotions should be applied. And practicing good hygiene everyday is also a great way to prepare for your next waxing session.