In the modern world, smooth skin is a kind of beauty standard. How can such an effect be achieved? Many of the fair sex prefer to do depilation. To carry out such a procedure, you can visit a beauty salon, where such a service will not be very cheap. However, you can get by with a more inexpensive option - do everything at home. What is required for this? First of all, you need to choose the most suitable wax. How to choose it? How should the depilation procedure be performed? About all this further in more detail.
Variants of depilation techniques
A huge number of girls are interested in what kind of wax is best for depilation. As you know, on the modern market there are a considerable number of varieties of this product, and in order for the procedure to be the mosteffective, you need to be able to understand them in order to choose the most suitable option.
In practice, you can meet with three basic methods of how to do waxing: cold, warm and hot. Which one is best to use?
The main criterion by which the optimal temperature for heating the agent should be chosen depends directly on the zone to be worked with. So, if you need to wax a bikini, then you should use a hot agent, as it works best on the thick and coarse hairs that are characteristic of such an area. However, some women prefer to use warm wax for this purpose, which, as a rule, contains additional ingredients that make it more elastic and effective. If used, the risk of burns is significantly reduced.
As for the cold wax hair removal technique, it is most often used in places where very soft and fluffy hairs are observed, for example, for depilation of the area located above the lips.
There is a wide variety of depilatory waxes on the market. Consider each of its types separately.
What do you need for depilation?
In order to perform the procedure at home, it is imperative to acquire all the necessary tools and tools. First of all, you will need the wax itself, which is sold in jars or in special cassettes. If the second version of the tool is used,you will need a wax melter into which the cassettes will be inserted, and their filler is heated to a certain temperature.
In addition to all of the above, for waxing at home, you will definitely need special strips that can be sold ready-cut or in whole rolls - you need to choose one that is more convenient.
In the event that wax, which is sold in jars, is used for the procedure, it is imperative to acquire a special spatula. It is often sold as a set.
The procedure for removing unwanted hairs with wax provides for mandatory moisturizing of the skin after all manipulations. You can use body lotion or moisturizer for this.
In the event that there is a desire to save your time searching for the necessary items in stores, and in some cases money, you can buy a branded set, which already includes all the elements needed for a home procedure.
How to do depilation at home: general instructions
How to do waxing? Practice shows that this procedure is not too complicated and it is feasible for any woman.
The technology of using wax involves preheating it, for which you can use a water bath, wax melt or the method of rubbing a cold product in your hands. After that, the prepared product should be applied in a thin layer to the area of the body from which it is planned to remove the hairline. On top of it, apply a pre-cut strip and carefully smooth it over the skin. After a couple of seconds, the strip must be torn off with a sharp movement, making a jerk against the direction of hair growth.
Which type of wax is recommended for different areas of the body? There are certain recommendations of cosmetologists regarding this moment. So, in accordance with them, it is best to use a hot remedy to remove hair from the armpit area, the same applies to deep bikini waxing. A hot or medium temperature product can be used for legs and arms, and if we talk about the hairs located on the face, then in this case it is best to use a cold product, which is often sold ready-made, applied to strips - so there is no risk of damaging the delicate skin.
Using hot wax
Most cosmetologists recommend using hot wax for depilation, as in this state it captures hairs better and significantly reduces pain. How to use such a tool?
First of all, remember that the substance used must be heated to the correct temperature. Otherwise, the skin after depilation with wax may become covered with burns or an unpleasant burning sensation will simply appear on it. The optimum temperature of this product is considered to be 45-48 ˚С. After heating it to such a temperature, the agent must be applied to the area from which hair removal is planned, according todirection of their growth. After the substance hardens and in its consistency becomes reminiscent of plasticine, it must be removed with a sharp movement, making a jerk against the direction of hair growth.
In reviews of wax for depilation of a hot type, it is often said that in practice this is one of the most effective means for removing unwanted hair. After such a procedure, vegetation does not appear for a long time, and the skin remains smooth and silky.
Using warm wax
In reviews of this type of wax, many women who choose it specifically note in their comments that its use is a relatively comfortable procedure, after which there is no irritation. It can be used by beginners in waxing legs, who do not yet know all the nuances of the procedure. What are the features of using warm wax?
The tool must be heated to a not very high temperature, for which you can use a water bath and apply to the skin, as indicated in the instructions for the previous tool. After that, it must be covered with a strip on top and pressed well against the skin, rubbing. After the wax has cooled, the strip must be torn off with a sharp movement of the hand.
Some of the fair sex note that such a cosmetic product is unlikely to be suitable for deep bikini waxing, as it causes unpleasant painful sensations, which are much higher in severity than in the case of using a hot substance. It is ideal for use on hands and feet. Some of them recommend taking an anesthetic tablet before the hair removal procedure in this way, which can reduce the sensation (in 30 minutes).
Using cold wax
How to use cold wax? First of all, it should be understood that it can only be applied to areas of the skin that are on the face. As stated in the reviews of the fair sex, for other areas such a tool is ineffective, since its action is aimed at capturing only the finest hairs.
As a rule, wax in cold form is sold in the form of strips, which are pre-prepared for use and smeared with a product. How to perform hair removal?
It is necessary to take one strip and put it between the palms, rubbing until warmth is formed. As soon as the wax warms up slightly, you should remove the protective film from the strip and apply the product to the problem area, carefully smoothing it to the skin. In this form, it must be held for 20 minutes, after which it should be removed with a sharp movement of the hand.
In the reviews of this product, Veet strips, which are produced for both sensitive and normal skin, receive the most positive comments.
Using wax in cartridges
The modern market for beauty products offers the fair sex a tool that is very convenient to use and, according to its fans, quite effective - wax for depilationin cartridges. It is sold ready-made, in small boxes, which for use should be inserted into a special device - a wax melter.
Voskoplav is a device that is able to heat the cosmetic product to the optimum temperature and constantly maintain it at the right level, which is especially appreciated during a long procedure. Among other things, at the very bottom of the device there is a roller installed, with the help of which the agent contained in the cartridge is evenly distributed.
How to use depilatory wax in cartridges? First of all, it is necessary to warm it up to the desired temperature, and then apply a liquid agent to problem areas. On top of it, you need to attach a fabric strip, which, as a rule, is included with the device, and carefully smooth it out. As soon as you feel the cooling of the wax, the strip must be torn off with a sharp movement, moving against the direction of hair growth.
Reviews of this type of depilatory wax very often say that it is rather suitable for areas of the body where there is thin and fluffy vegetation - coarse hairs can be removed in this way with great difficulty.
Using wax granules
This tool has recently appeared on the market of cosmetic products and is a substance that must be heated before use. According to women and cosmetologists, wax in granules for depilation is a fairly effective tool, sincecontains rubber in its composition, which makes the mass more elastic, preventing it from breaking during the removal process. In addition, many of them highlight such a quality as profitability, because for the procedure it is enough to take only 2-3 granules and melt them - the resulting substance will be quite enough to apply a thin layer. Among the pluses, the girls also highlight the fact that the product hardens for a rather long time - this allows you to carry out the procedure slowly, which is especially necessary for beginners in wax depilation.
This type of product has another name - film wax for depilation. This is due to the fact that in the end it looks like a film applied in a thin layer on the skin. Film wax for depilation is a material with which you can completely painlessly remove even the toughest hairs from the skin. This feature is connected with the fact that the substance included in its composition envelops the hairs very tightly, reliably pulling them out.
Reviews about the use of this product very often mention one of its main disadvantages - the high price. The fact is that wax in granules is a product intended for professional cosmetology. It is also quite difficult to buy it - you can only find a product in expensive specialized stores or through official suppliers.
How to use this wax for depilation? First of all, it must be heated to the optimum temperature. The indicator, which is considered ideal, is 38-40 ˚С. For this purpose, you can use the microwave,water bath or wax depilation machine. After that, a heated product must be applied to the desired area and evenly distributed, for which you can use a spatula. When the warm wax for depilation has cooled to the desired temperature (when touching the product, it does not remain on the fingers), you must carefully pick up the film layer from below and remove it in the direction against hair growth.
After the procedure is performed, it is necessary to apply a growth blocking substance, which is also sold in professional cosmetics stores, to the place from which the hairs were removed.
Best manufacturers of hair removal products
Based on customer reviews of warm, hot, cold and other types of wax for depilation, a rating of the best manufacturers of products for this cosmetic procedure has been compiled. Among them, Veet, Beauty Image, Depilflax, DAEN are especially popular. Among the products that are sold in cartridges, the best are made by the Italian company RO.ial, and the best granules can be purchased from White Line Natura.
As for the cost, high-quality granulated wax costs from 600 rubles per package (half a kilogram), the product in jars costs from 400-500 rubles, and the cartridge is sold at a price of 155 rubles, but a wax melter must be purchased for it separately. If we talk about Italian manufacturers, then the products of the firms of this country, produced in granules, are somewhat more expensive -about 1000 rubles for a standard package, however, in terms of its properties, it is very effective.
Tips
Often, cosmetologists give certain tips and recommendations on how to conduct an effective waxing procedure for depilation.
First of all, you need to understand that before applying the product, it is necessary to open the pores of the skin as much as possible and remove dead skin particles from it. To do this, you can perform a peeling procedure. This action will not only allow waxing the bikini (or any other part) more effectively, but also prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs after a certain time after all the actions have been completed. Also, thanks to this, the skin will remain soft and velvety for a long time.
What can be used for peeling? For this purpose, professional scrubs or cosmetic gloves with a hard base are perfect. Most recommendations also say that this procedure is best done on steamed skin, for example after taking a bath. As practice shows, the skin peeling procedure itself is very useful and should be done at least twice a week - this is necessary so that the skin pores open and breathe, and its cells can function normally.
Before you start the depilation procedure, you need to use powder, choosing which is best to give preference to children's products. This is done in order to eliminate excess fatty secretions from the skin,on the surface, as well as moisture. So the process of adhesion of the hairs with the tool will be much more efficient.
When performing a hair removal procedure with depilatory wax, you should pay attention to how long the vegetation is. The thing is that the procedure may fail if their length exceeds 1.5 cm or is less than 0.5 cm. The ideal hair size for removal varies within these limits (from 0.5 to 1.5 cm).
Beauticians always strongly recommend checking the temperature of the wax before using it. In the event that it is not high enough, the depilation procedure will not succeed, and if, on the contrary, it is too high, there is a risk of getting burned.
There are also a small number of recommendations that apply to the period when the hair removal procedure has already been completed. One of them concerns the mandatory moisturizing after it. For this purpose, you can use any means: lotions, emollient creams, balms, etc. In addition, cosmetologists advise not to repeat the procedure twice in the same place on the same day (for example, if not all hairs have been removed) - in this case the risk of getting a burn or injury to the skin is significantly increased.
