Cope with unwanted body hair today is not a problem. There are many hair removal products. Razors are becoming obsolete, so most women resort to waxing, which has many advantages. How to use wax? How to remove hairs with strips? Consider the features of this method.
Wax hair removal
Wax at melting point is hot, warm and cold. The most effective is considered to be hot wax for depilation. Due to its consistency, it easily repeats the complex curves of the body, which is especially important when you need to remove vegetation in the bikini area. In addition, he can capture even the thinnest and shortest hairs. If you are not experienced with the hot wax procedure, it can cause serious burns.
Epilation filmwaxing is a procedure in which the melting point of the wax itself is + 37 … + 42 ° C, which means that the risk of burning will be minimized. During solidification, the wax forms a strong film, which is torn off the skin with a sharp movement along with the hairs. The procedure is safe and effective, the main thing is to know how to use film wax at home.
Film wax can be based on pine resin, paraffin, rubber components.
As additives are used:
- Vegetable oils (argan, cocoa, etc.). Moisturizes the skin and has a softening effect.
- Azulene. Reduces inflammation.
- Chlorophyll. Eliminates irritation, promotes wound healing.
- Zinc oxide. Relieves pain and redness.
- Titanium dioxide. Softens the skin.
Ready-to-use depilation kits
Depilation Kit Includes:
- Cartridges or containers with composition. The density of the wax depends on which area it is intended for.
- Voskoplav. Wax warmer.
- Spatula. Waxing tool.
- Strips for depilation. Can be made from paper or fabric.
- Napkins. Designed to remove excess wax. Eliminate irritation, nourish and moisturize.
Wax cartridges
With the help of wax cartridges, you can deal with unwanted hairs on any part of the body: on the legs, arms, in the areabikini, in the armpits. Outwardly, the cartridge resembles a wax container, but in its upper part there is a device that allows you to evenly distribute the melted wax over the surface of the skin.
Depilation cartridges can have a narrow or wide nozzle. The first option is suitable for removing hairs on the legs, and the second is appropriate to use for depilation of the bikini area at home. And also to eliminate hairs in the armpits.
Before proceeding with such a procedure, it is advisable to take courses on epilation training. You can learn the basics on your own, through books and videos. For any option, you will need cartridges and wax.
Cartridges can be sold separately or in a depilation kit. However, it is much more profitable to purchase a complete set in order to buy additional wax cassettes as needed.
Benefits of the procedure
There are many advantages to waxing in cartridges at home.
- Due to a special roller, wax evenly penetrates deep into the pores, softens the skin, resulting in a less painful procedure.
- The wax cartridge heats up quickly, which means that preparation for the procedure does not take much time. It should also be noted that the wax is in a special container, so you can prevent unnecessary smudges and save money.
In reviews of depilation using cartridges, it is mentioned that such a procedure is less painful. This is due to the fact that, thanks to the cassette, the wax lays downmore even layer. Raw materials of different densities are suitable for the wax maker, which was previously available exclusively in professional salons. However, women note that you need to know how to use wax for depilation so as not to harm the skin and achieve the desired effect. Do not neglect the precautions.
Wax melter for cartridges - a device with which you can safely heat the wax. The device maintains the optimal temperature, so you do not have to break away to warm it up during the procedure.
The cost of the wax maker depends on the company, the number of cassettes and additional functions. On sale are universal devices and models that are designed for specific cartridges. The advantage of universal devices is that they can be used with different cartridges.
In addition to the cassettes and accessories, you will need strips to strip the wax from the surface of the skin. Available as individual strips or presented in fabric or paper rolls.
How to use wax in cartridges
In order for the procedure not to cause harm, you need to know how to use the wax melter. A few hours before depilation, you need to take a shower, cleanse the skin with a scrub. After the skin dries, you need to apply baby powder on it.
As soon as all the stages of preparation are completed, you can proceed to the depilation itself. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- First, the cartridge must be placed in the device to heat the wax.
- After 20-25 minutes, the wax is completelywill melt.
- The device must be turned upside down so that the wax stacks towards the head, and draw a strip on the skin. You need to distribute the wax along the hairline.
The wax melter must be held in a vertical position, otherwise the wax will start to flow out. On top of the applied composition, you need to glue a strip for depilation and leave about 1 cm below, then press it down so that it fits snugly against the skin. After a minute, the strip must be taken by the left bottom edge and quickly pulled in the direction against hair growth.
If it was not possible to pull out all the hairs the first time, they can be removed with the same strip. But this is only acceptable if there is wax left on the edges.
After the hairs are removed from one area, you can proceed to the next. The same depilatory strip is suitable for multiple use. As soon as the wax layer reaches 2-3 mm, it will be difficult to peel it off.
If the wax in the cartridge hardens, you can reheat it in the wax machine and continue the procedure. After depilation, a soothing agent or vegetable oil should be applied to the skin. Within 8 hours, the treated area should not be wetted to prevent irritation.
If, after the strip is glued, there are difficulties with its removal, this will indicate that the skin is not dry enough. In this case, the wax will need to be allowed to cool and use a new strip. If all these manipulations fail, the wax can be wiped off with oil andreapply compound.
Waxing: contraindications
Waxing has a number of contraindications. You should refrain from the procedure if the skin has damage in the form of abrasions and scratches. Do not remove body hair if there are many moles and papillomas.
The procedure is prohibited for those who have varicose veins. It is also not recommended for pregnant women.
Individual intolerance is considered the main contraindication. If severe irritation appears, it will have to be eliminated by the use of medications.
To eliminate a number of side effects, you need to know how to use wax, and purchase high-quality cartridges with a good composition.
If waxing is performed for the first time, do not experiment on sensitive areas (armpits, bikini area). First, you should try to remove the hair on the arms and legs. If severe pain occurs, it will be possible to apply a cream with an anesthetic effect to the depilated areas. It is also advisable to take epilation courses, which will tell you all the intricacies of the procedure at home.
What to do after the procedure
After the hair removal procedure with cassette wax, a moisturizing lotion should be applied to the skin. At the moment of wax separation, microtraumas form on the skin, through which moisture escapes, this in turn leads to itching and peeling.
To prevent ingrown hairs, 1-2weekly, the skin should be cleaned with a scrub. New hairs grow thin and weak and often fail to break through the tough stratum corneum.
Rash and irritation may appear on the skin after the procedure. This phenomenon may occur due to the use of low-quality wax or an incorrectly performed procedure. You should also not rule out an allergic reaction to the composition.
If depilation is carried out at home, it is necessary to use products to moisturize the skin and relieve irritation. To minimize the occurrence of a negative reaction, you can use an antiseptic in the form of hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.
The depilation procedure is recommended to be carried out in the evening - during the night the skin will have time to recover and acquire a he althy look. Lotions and creams for children are suitable as moisturizers. Such cosmetics are hypoallergenic and have a softening effect.
Immediately after the hair removal procedure, you can rub the areas with ice cubes. You can freeze ordinary water, but it is best that it be a liquid in the form of a decoction of calendula or chamomile.
Special cosmetic products are also on sale that moisturize and nourish the skin after depilation. Sun creams and deodorants should not be used during the day. If the irritation persists, the skin will have to be treated with Chlorhexidine and Bepanthen cream for several days.
To slow down hair growth after depilation, you can rub in special products. For several days after the procedurerefrain from visiting saunas, swimming pools, solarium, to prevent the spread of pathogenic microbes. It is also necessary to exclude exposure to the open rays of the sun. After the procedure, it is advisable to wear loose clothing that is made from natural fabrics.
How to replace wax melt
If there is no wax melter, you can melt the wax in another way:
- It is necessary to immerse the cartridge in a metal bowl and fill it with a third of water.
- The container with the cartridge must be placed in a water bath.
- Wax should be heated until it has a liquid consistency.
- Before you start depilation, you need to test the product on the inside of your wrist. If there is no discomfort, you can start the procedure.
You can also melt the wax in the microwave:
- Packing material and foil must be removed from the walls of the cassette.
- On the microwave timer, you need to set the time - 1 - 3 minutes.
- How long it takes to heat up depends on the power of the device, the amount of wax in the cartridge, the density and thickness of its walls.
Making wax at home
If it is not possible to purchase ready-made wax, you can prepare it yourself. Do-it-yourself composition has a number of advantages. First of all, it is worth noting that it does not contain chemical components. In addition, you will be able to save money. The recipe for making wax is not at all complicated, so with iteveryone can do it.
Recipe 1. To prepare the composition for depilation of legs and arms, the following components will be required:
- beeswax - 100g;
- rosin - 200 g;
- paraffin - 50 g.
When preparing wax, all proportions must be observed. The components must be mixed and put the container in a water bath, wait until they melt. To warm up homemade wax, you can take a special device, the main thing is to know how to use the wax melter. As soon as all the components of the wax are heated, the mixture must be cooled to 40-42 degrees and immediately used to remove hairs.
Recipe 2. To remove hairs from sensitive areas, a mixture based on the following components is suitable:
- carnauba wax - 360g;
- beeswax -130 g;
- glycerin - 1 tbsp. l.;
- tea tree essential oil.
Melt the wax in a water bath, then add glycerin and essential oil to it. If we talk about how to properly use wax, which is prepared at home, then you can start depilation after the composition has cooled to a temperature of 35 - 42 degrees.
Recipe 3. For depilation at home, you can also use a composition based on honey. For the mixture you will need:
- honey - 340 ml;
- water - 0.5 cups;
- lemon juice.
Honey should be mixed with citrus juice, then put the container on a slow fire and do not remove until the honey is melted. Afteras the product acquires a liquid consistency, water must be added to it. The composition must be kept on fire until it becomes thick.
Homemade hair removal products can be stored in the refrigerator. As soon as the time comes to carry out the procedure again, the mixture must be heated to the desired temperature in a water bath or in a wax melter.
Wax strip depilation
To eliminate excess hair, you can also use wax strips for depilation in the bikini area and elsewhere. The procedure is considered quite painful, but its advantage lies in the lasting effect.
A wax strip is a small piece of paper with a wax compound applied to one side. The procedure is easy to carry out at home, does not require much time and special skills. As a rule, strips are made of paper or fabric. The last option is less convenient than paper.
Depilation strips, which are on sale, can be designed for oily, dry and sensitive skin, for different parts of the body.
You can also find clean strips that don't have wax on them at the cosmetics store. Such paper is used for depilation with hot wax or sugar paste.
Depilation with wax strips involves the removal of the shaft and hair follicles. New hairs grow thin and soft, so the further depilation procedure is not so painful.
How to depilate with wax strips
There is a layer of wax between two paper strips. Towarm it up, they need to be placed between the palms and rubbed for 30 seconds. You can also put them on the battery. Then they must be separated and applied to the skin in the direction of hair growth. Next, holding with one hand, sharply tear off the strip.
If necessary, the strip can be reused. Wax residues must be removed with a napkin or cloth soaked in vegetable oil. The area where the hair was removed should be treated with an antiseptic and a cream that will reduce redness and prevent irritation.
It is worth considering that the bikini area is a rather delicate place, so you will have to be extremely careful when removing hairs. It is also important to use wax strips for depilation of the bikini area, not forgetting the antiseptic treatment.
Deep bikini is recommended to be carried out by professionals. At home, you can only remove hairs along the underwear line. This task can be done with ordinary wax strips. Depilation in the bikini area at home is a procedure that is quite painful, so you need to lubricate the skin with an anesthetic cream or spray.
Pros and cons of wax strip hair removal
Wax strip hair removal has advantages and disadvantages.
Pros include:
- Affordable and available at any beauty store.
- Ease of use. For depilation, additional devices and devices are not required.
- Possibility of repeateduse.
- Long effect.
It is worth noting that with each subsequent procedure, hair growth slows down, they become thin and soft.
If we talk about the shortcomings, then they include:
- Severe pain.
- Probability of injury to the skin.
It is not possible to eliminate all hair by using one strip. In addition, you need to take into account that hairs with a length of at least 0.5 cm will be subject to depilation, which is also not suitable for everyone.
Which depilatory strips to choose
Which wax strips are best? It is advisable to purchase strips for depilation from trusted manufacturers. The products of Oriflame, Faberlic, Avon, Byly have proven themselves from the best side.
Veet products are considered one of the most popular. The strips she produces come in a variety of styles:
- For sensitive skin. Prevent irritation. Containing almond oil and vitamin E, make skin smooth and soft.
- For dry skin. Due to the extract of aloe vera, they protect the skin from dehydration.
- For normal skin. They are based on shea butter. Suitable for depilation on legs.
Veet Suprem'Essence strips are infused with essential oils and ingredients to hydrate and smooth skin.
Conclusion
It's not difficult at all to fight unwanted hair on the body with wax and special strips. To keep the skin smooth and free of irritation,you need to know how to use wax, and follow all the basic recommendations. After the procedure, it is necessary to pay due attention to the skin and use products that moisturize and relieve redness.
