The conventional shaving of armpits is less and less used by modern women. Thanks to modern methods of hair removal, you can keep your skin smooth for several weeks. Underarm waxing is a safe and effective hair removal method. It serves as a substitute for daily shaving in this area, so sessions can be done 1 time per month. If all the rules are followed, then the procedure can be easily carried out at home.
Features of the procedure
The skin of the armpits is sensitive, which is associated with the close location of capillaries and sweat glands. But the hair there is tough and dense. Daily shaving is inconvenient and leads to irritation. Such a procedure often leads to a risk of developing bacteria.
Waxing armpits with wax helps get rid of hard hair without damaging the skin. The procedure has other advantages. This method will help eliminate hair for 3 weeks. The effect of the procedure is immediately visible: the skin becomes soft and smooth.
When performing armpit waxing with wax, you need to follow its technique, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the surface layer of the skin. In this case, there may be unpleasant consequences in the form of burning, itching, scratching, wounds. Healing takes a lot of time. With an increase in the number of sessions, hair growth slows down.
Since vegetation growth in different directions is characteristic for this part of the body, it is necessary to carry out epilation of armpits with wax correctly. If the elimination is performed according to the growth vector, and not vice versa, then the desired effect will not be.
The procedure has its own characteristics. Wax can be used in hot, warm, cold form. You need to apply the composition according to the vector, the opposite to the growth of hair, and you should remove it according to the growth of hairs. To facilitate the removal of high temperature wax, bandage strips are needed.
Benefits
Armpit waxing has the following advantages:
- Slight risk of skin damage.
- Thinning hair.
- The likelihood of allergies and irritation.
- Long-lasting effect - up to 3 weeks.
Underarm waxing can be done independently. The procedure does not require professional skills, but some skill is required.
disadvantages
But it should be borne in mind that the procedure has disadvantages:
- It is necessary to acquire skills for the correct execution of the procedure in order to prevent the risk of damage to the upper layer of the epidermis.
- Soreness may appear, the severity of which depends on the sensitivity of the skin.
- There is a chance of ingrown hair and irritation.
- It is necessary to grow hairs to a certain length - about 5 mm.
Many of the shortcomings are eliminated by regularly performing the procedure. The pain will be dulled, and the negative consequences will not come due to proper execution.
Shugaring Comparison
Many women, instead of waxing, choose armpit shugaring. This procedure is as follows:
- Sugar paste warmed up to body temperature is applied to the armpits in small pieces against the growth of hairs.
- With sudden movements, the paste is removed from the skin by the growth of vegetation. Even strongly adhered hairs, dead skin cells are eliminated with it, which ensures a peeling effect.
The result of armpit shugaring lasts almost at the same time as from wax - 3-5 weeks. The advantages of the procedure include:
- Elimination of hairs of different lengths. If vegetation shorter than 4-5 mm is difficult to remove with waxing, then even hedgehogs of 2 mm can be removed with shugaring.
- Less pain compared to waxing.
- Ingrown hair does not appear. When shugaring hairs do not break off, so they do not grow.
- Security. Accidental burns and thermal injuries are excluded. Sugar paste has a human body temperature, therefore it is absolutely safe.
- No inflammation or redness. Due to the high concentration of sugar in the paste, the possibility of the development of harmful bacteria is excluded.
Wax selection
It is necessary to choose the right wax for armpit hair removal, which happens in the following types:
- Hot. The product has a thick consistency, it is available in banks. Before applying it to the skin, it is heated to 60 degrees in a water bath. Hot wax is usually used in salons.
- Warm. This kind of wax is heated in wax or in a water bath to 40 degrees. The tool is easily used at home. It can be in a bank, granules, cartridges, roller cartridges.
- Cold. For such a wax, preheating is not needed, it is used immediately. It can be in the form of strips or cans.
- Film. The granules are heated to 40 degrees. When the composition is applied to the skin, a frozen film appears, which should be sharply torn off.
To carry out epilation of armpits with wax at home, you need a warm tool or strips. If you choose hot material, it can be dangerous if you use it on your own. There is a possibility of a burn or redness.
Differences in procedures with waxes of different temperatures
The advantage of warm wax is that it tightly envelops the hair, so pain is less observed, and the effect is better. But there is a risk of redness of the skin. Armpit epilation with hot wax is best chosen for dense and stiff hairs.
If this option is selected, it is advisable to perform the procedure with cartridges. They are easier to apply to the specific surface of the armpits, and the dosage is determined more simply. Heating of cartridges, as well as other types of warm wax, is carried out by a special apparatus with electric heating. But you can choose a water bath, in which the product is heated for 15 minutes.
For cold wax, no extra accessories are needed. Since the procedure covers the hair minimally, the procedure is more painful on sensitive skin. For 1 session, you can not remove all the hairs. But the risk of burns and irritation is eliminated. Strips can be reused.
Training
According to reviews, waxing armpits with wax will be qualitatively performed only if properly prepared for this. Whatever wax is used, the following rules must be followed:
- 1 hour before the procedure, you should take a shower and peel the armpits to cleanse the skin.
- Dry the surface thoroughly and apply an antiseptic and talcum powder.
- It is necessary to check that the length of the hairs is at least 5 mm.
- It is better to perform the session 3-4 days after the completion of menstruation, which reduces the severity of pain.
It is necessary to prevent strong physical activity and stress on the day of the procedure. The best time for hair removal is evening. The skin will recover quickly until morning. Risk of infection is excluded.
Since the surface of the armpits is prone to sweating, be sure to use talcum powder before the procedure. This makes waxing hair easier.
Using a warm ingredient
How to make waxing? The rules for performing the procedure depend on the material used. The steps of the session are as follows:
- Voskoplav need to heat the wax to a comfortable temperature - 40 degrees. To check this temperature, a small piece of the mixture is applied to the wrist.
- Using a spatula, the material is evenly applied to the workpiece. You need to stand up to the mirror and raise one arm up, pulling your fingers off the skin of the armpit. And with the other hand you need to apply the tool with the growth of hairs.
- A bandage is placed on the wax and pressed tightly. The strip is glued immediately after applying the layer until it hardens.
- You should wait about 30-60 seconds until the mass is solid.
- Strips should be stripped abruptly in the opposite direction to the hairline. You need to do this: pull one end of the strip, hold the skin with your fingers.
- The skin is treated with an antiseptic without alcohol.
The bandage can not be used, but it simplifies the procedure for removing wax. A strip can be made independently from fabric or paper. If blood appeared during the procedure, then you need to treat the skin with hydrogen peroxide. A patch is applied to the area where there are wounds.
Cartridge application
If you use a cartridge, the following rules must be observed:
- Remove the protective film and warm up the cartridge in wax. Instead of a heater, a water bath can be used, but in this situation it is more difficult to achieve the required temperature.
- A heated cartridge is carried out at the armpits. Need to control the direction of hair growth.
- A bandage is glued to the wax layer and pressed with his hand along the growth of the hairs.
- After about 40-60 seconds, you need to tear the strip in the opposite direction, capturing for 1 edge of the strip. The movement should be sharp, this affects the intensity of pain.
- An antiseptic is necessary to treat the armpit area.
If necessary, the procedure is repeated. Since the armpit area is uneven, it can be difficult to apply warm wax. In some cases, the use of roller cassettes is considered convenient.
Film wax
This is a granular composition for hair removal of the armpit area. It is advisable to choose a material that hardens in more than 20 seconds. The procedure looks like this:
- Wax in granules in a special heater must be heated to 40 degrees. It is advisable to use a wax alloy to monitor the temperature.
- With a spatula, a little mixture is captured, and then it is applied to the armpits and evenly distributed along the hairline.
- The application should be 7 cm wide and 10 cm long. Since the film wax is elastic, 1 procedure is enough for armpits. If necessary, the material can be divided into several strips.
- You need to wait 12 seconds and remove the wax in the opposite direction, grabbing the edge.
- Then it should be applied with an antiseptic effect.
You should wait until the wax hardens. Otherwise, the strip may break during removal from the skin.
Cold wax
Wax strips for hair removal are the easiest to use, since they do not need to be heated. After preparing the skin, you can start the procedure:
- The strip is rubbed for 5-7 seconds between the palms.
- Separate the tape into 2 parts and stick strips to the axillary part according to the growth of hairs. Usually a divided strip is enough to handle 1 armpit.
- Then wait 10 seconds.
- The skin needs a little hold on one edge. The strip is captured by the fingers and quickly breaks. It is important to do this in the opposite direction to hair growth.
- If there is vegetation after this, the action should be repeated, but no more than 3 times in 1 section.
- Then an antiseptic is applied, for example, Chlorhexidine.
If the wax is not completely removed after completion of the procedure, it is easier to remove it with a cotton pad, which is treated with cosmetic oil. Wax strips usually sell napkins soaked in natural oil.
Skin care
Since waxing, especially after using warm wax, can lead to irritation and other unpleasant consequences, the skin needs special care. In order to prevent unpleasant consequences, you need to adhere to simple recommendations for care:
- Do not wet your skin for 5 hours. If wax remains on it, you need to use napkins treated with oil.
- After removing the wax layer, you need to treat with talcum powder and a moisturizer.
- Do not use deodorants and other means with alcohol the day after the procedure.
- After 1 day, a lotion is applied to the skin, preventing the rapid growth of hairs.
- After 4 days, peeling is carried out to protect against ingrowth.
- About 2-3 days, vigorous activity and exercise are prohibited.
- Within 2 days should not wear clothing made of synthetic yarns.
To quickly restore the skin, decoctions of aloe, tea tree or chamomile are used. Of the drugs, Bepanten or Panthenol cream is suitable. The skin needs peace and quality care. The following procedure can be planned after 4 weeks, when the hairs have reached the desired length.
Minor irritation is an adequate skin response to waxing. Usually, with proper care, redness disappears after a few hours.