Waxing: reviews of the procedure

Removing excess hair from the face or body is currently the only procedure that is practiced by eight out of ten women. Even statistics on the use of makeup among the adult female population is several percent behind these indicators. Naturally, methods for ridding unwanted hairs do not stand still. But, like many years ago, the most popular (after shaving everyone who is tired of all) wax depilation remains. Reviews about the modern salon procedure and its traditional "home" counterparts, read on.

All the benefits of waxing

Studying the course of the procedure before the first experience of hair removal with this method, it seems that the pros and cons of a relatively not very pleasant process and a satisfactory result are divided equally. The reviews on waxing are so contradictory that the opponents agree only at the final point of disagreement, namely, the effect of the procedure is really high, incomparable with either shaving or the operation of an electric epilator.

Let's try to analyze all the statements “for”, which can be considered undeniable:

• The technique is available in the salon presentation, if the speed of hair regrowth does not make you turn to the master twice a month - then it will seem expensive.
• The skin after waxing and for at least another two weeks remains smooth. Wax strips for depilation (reviews from the network) give a guarantee less, but they are convenient to use at home.
• With regular procedures, the hairs on the treated areas are thinner, and after a few years, the hair follicles completely degrade.
• The procedure helps to renew the epidermis by removing old dead cells that accumulate around the follicles.
• The depilation rate of individual parts of the body varies from only 20 to 40 minutes, and complete depilation (hairy areas on the legs, arms, bikini, above the upper lip) will take only a half to two hours.
• This is completely safe when it comes to the salon procedure, and is minimally risky for home use - allergies will not cause wax components for sure, but burns are excluded only with a competent approach to the hot removal method. Cold or warm methods are safe even with the most amateurish approach.

Unfortunately, all the advantages of the procedure are negated by improper skin care after waxing. Reviews of irritations that do not go away for a long time, ingrown hairs, unpleasant itching - all this is nothing more than the consequences of an illiterate approach to caring for a tender renewed skin after the procedure. Pay attention to this process, and most of the negative points indicated in the following list will not affect you.

All the disadvantages of waxing

Voxation is done on various parts of the body, and, of course, there are areas where pain causes severe discomfort - we are talking about wax depilation of the face (read about the procedure and its course in details below) or the “bikini” zone. You will have to put up with this discomfort - the salon master will make every effort to reduce pain when removing the frozen mass, but negative emotions will not be completely avoided. This is one of the disadvantages of the procedure, which is considered the main one. Other disadvantages include such moments:

• Only hairs longer than 0.4 cm are correctly removed, which means that within 4-6 days after the follicles begin to germinate, it will be impossible to correct the situation.
• If the procedure is carried out in accordance with all the rules, then the redness at the place of processing with wax passes after a few hours. However, girls with particularly sensitive skin sometimes have to face two to three days of irritation.
• Often in reviews, waxing “bikini” is called the record holder for the number of growing hairs, and this is true, if you do not follow one simple rule - the regular use of gentle scrubs for the body.
• Inattentive attitude to the composition of the finished wax paste sometimes leads to an allergic reaction, but to avoid this is very simple - you need to study the component set of each of the proposed masses well and choose the one that does not contain allergens.
• With home procedures, errors are possible in the preparation of the substance, which is then difficult to remove from the skin.
• For a whole day after using the depilatory product, the skin that has been processed must not be exposed to direct sunlight, creams, tanning sprays or any perfumed products should be applied to it.

And yet, the master will refuse to perform depilation if there are rashes, purulent formations, protruding veins, fresh abrasions, cuts, bruises, papillomas and large relief moles at the proposed place for hair removal. This applies to the procedure of any type of wax depilation. The reviews of many experts add one more item to this list, not specified in the list of prohibitions, but related to undesirable ones - this is a very tanned skin. The fact is that after the procedure, the epidermis brightens by 1-2 tones, and the sharp difference between the treated and unprocessed surfaces may look unaesthetic.

Varieties of wax for the procedure

In the salon, when choosing the method of depilation, the master suggests choosing from three options for the procedure:

• The hot method is the wax mass for this method is composed of coniferous resin and oil products. Often in the composition of the hot substance there are natural oils that are especially relevant when removing hair on the delicate skin of the face.
• Warm method - pine resins are also present in the mass for the quick-drying agent, but natural beeswax is also added. This method is one of the most optimal for use at home - properly cooked pasta lays well, does not flow, cools quickly and does not leave burns.
• The cold method is the most painful, but due to accessibility it is most often used for self-depilation. The effect lasts relatively shortly - about a week. This method does not require melting of the wax mass or its preparation from scratch - the right amount of product has already been applied to special strips available on the market.

You should carefully consider the recommendations of specialists about wax strips for depilation in the bikini area. Reviews of most salon masters are very categorical against the use of the cold method of hair removal in this highly sensitive area - due to severe pain and a high percentage of remaining hairs.

When the procedure is contraindicated

In addition to the features of the skin relief, which was mentioned above, a good master will be forced to refuse to carry out the procedure under the following circumstances:

• the presence of herpes infection;
• allergic to one or more ingredients of the composition;
• warts, hanging moles, capillary vasculature close to the surface of the skin;
• porous, acne-prone skin;
• fungus;
• current illness associated with fever.

In addition, the master must be informed about the diabetic disease, if any, about problems with blood coagulation, about a low pain threshold. You should not come to the procedure if menstruation began on the appointed day or if there is a pregnancy at any time.

Hair Removal Preparation

In order to minimize unpleasant sensations that accompany the procedure in any case, you can start with simple calculations related to the hormonal activity of the body, which is known to be very sensitive to any tactile manifestations on certain days. The most optimal days for any depilation will be 4 or 5 days from the last day of menstruation, and the best time of the day is from two in the afternoon to five in the evening. It is strongly not recommended to carry out the procedure during menstruation, as well as three days before it and within three days after - during this period, the sensitivity of women aggravates, and the body can respond to a gross intervention with a severe pain reaction.

For the hair removal procedure, preparation should be started 4-5 days before the appointed date. First of all, you need to make sure that there are no injuries or painful lesions in the selected area, then begin to gently cleanse the skin with scrubs, and this applies not only to the face, but also to the legs and inguinal region.

Two to three days before the procedure, one should limit exposure to the sun, do not apply tanning products on the body, do not eat carotene-rich foods - carrot juice, for example. In advance, you need to decide on the choice of procedure, what kind of wax - hot, warm or cold, it is planned to be processed. Make a test if the depilation will be carried out for the first time.

If you are going to depilate areas of the face, you do not need to apply makeup, on the contrary, it is desirable to cleanse the face as much as possible and even steam it up the day before, after deep peeling (without mechanical cleaning). If waxing of legs is planned, reviews of girls with a low pain threshold will come in handy - an hour before the procedure itself, they recommend taking a pill of anesthetic and be sure that the master also performs local anesthesia.

Bikini zone depilation - secrets and features

The groin area and the area between the buttocks - the bikini zone - are called the most traumatic. It is better not to carry out such a procedure yourself or, if you still decide, do not use the hot wax application technique, otherwise the consequences of the inept use of a burning substance can be deplorable.

What you need to know before you go to the procedure?

• The length of the grown hairs should be at least 0.4 cm. The exception is the procedure for using wax strips for depilation. The reviews of cosmetologists amend that in this case, 1.5 mm of the length of the regrown hair is sufficient.
• The salon you are going to must use for each individual client an individual disposable package with tools - the package must be opened at the client immediately before the procedure.
• You need to pre-negotiate with the master the moment of pain relief - it is possible that the salon uses funds that are not suitable for you, and you will have to apply the necessary ointment at home.
• It is not necessary, going to the waxing of the bikini zone (the girls' reviews eloquently talk about it), wear tight jeans, shorts or lace underwear. After hair removal, friction on synthetic fabric or clothing that restricts movement will deliver a lot of unpleasant minutes.

Arriving home after depilation, immediately apply a suitable product that stops rapid hair growth.

How does depilation of bikini with hot wax

What will happen in the cosmetologist’s office and what should I be prepared for? First of all, even if the client performed an independent peeling of the problem area, the specialist will still duplicate the exfoliation with a special composition based on fruit acids or another effective remedy. Then, if the method of removing hair with hot wax is selected, the master will heat the wax paste and quickly spread the desired amount of the substance with a spatula along the predetermined perimeter of the pubic region. When the wax cools down, the beautician with a sharp movement against hair growth will remove the frozen substance.

How to use wax strips in a bikini area

If you decide to use wax strips for depilation of a “bikini”, the feedback from experienced “victims” of fashion and beauty will help you in choosing the best remedy. The procedure can be carried out independently at home, for which you will first need to buy a suitable set for depilation, and then perform the following steps:

• Remove the finished strips from the packaging and cut them into pieces corresponding to the size of the problem areas.
• Each strip is heated according to the instructions - between the palms for at least 10 seconds.
• After warming up, the tape is quickly divided into the sticky part and the protective part.
• The sticky side needs to be tightly applied to the desired area of ​​the skin and smooth it well by the growth of hairs.
• After a few minutes, the wax cools down and the tape breaks off in one strong movement against hair growth.

Be sure to use a soothing cream after hair removal is complete.

Choose wax strips

What kind of wax strips for depilation were rated by consumers as the best? First of all, you have to choose from two options - disposable (preferably) and reusable. A reusable option will help save money, but will oblige you to some additional actions, such as buying a wax or making it. Disposable, made in a simple paper version, suggest a quick and reliable process with maximum comfort, as the manufacturer often invests in packaging and necessary care products for the treated area.

We will call those wax strips for depilation of bikinis, reviews of which are more often found in a positive way:

• VEET strips are available in three lines: for normal (with shea butter), sensitive (with almond oil) and dry (with aloe vera) skin. The manufacturer guarantees smooth skin for a month and a feeling of comfort immediately after the procedure.
• BYLY strips include a wide range of products not only in terms of epidermal sensitivity, but also in age-related trends. The most gentle effect is promised by a set for young skin, which is created on the basis of the Tins innovation.
• CLIVEN strips are available exclusively for sensitive epidermis and not only remove unwanted hairs, but also take care of the skin, saturating it with the strength of jojoba and almond oils.

By the way, it was CLIVEN that were named the best wax strips for facial depilation. Reviews of this product have collected a greater number of grateful votes.

How to make wax at home

Many women who do not consider it necessary to contact the salon for waxing, consider the best strips (reviews and recipes taken from the forums) to be those that you can cook yourself. Here are two of the most popular recipes that have found a lot of fans among lovers of smooth skin:

• The following components are combined in a non-metallic container: beeswax (0.1 kg), paraffin (0.05 kg), rosin (0.2 kg). In a slightly boiling water bath and with constant stirring, all components melt to a liquid state, then cool to a temperature that the skin can tolerate. The finished substance is applied to the fabric strip of the desired size and used.
• For especially thin and delicate skin, a mixture of two waxes is used - they take 0.35 kg of carnauba, 0.15 kg of bee. Both waxes are melted in a water bath, and at the end of cooking, a tablespoon of glycerin and 3-4 drops of tea tree oil are introduced into the mass. This mixture can be applied to the skin, cooling to 37-40 ⁰ C.

Let it not bother you if there is a lot of ready-made pasta - the mass is well stored in a frozen form in the refrigerator, and if necessary, the required amount of solid substance is separated from the general piece, heated and used for its intended purpose.