Cope with unwanted vegetation on the body today is not a problem. There are many tools to remove hairs. Shaving machines lose their relevance, so most women resort to waxing, which has many advantages. How to use wax? How to remove hairs using strips? Consider the features of this method.
Wax hair removal
Wax at the melting point is hot, warm and cold. The most effective is considered to be hot wax for depilation. Due to its consistency, it repeats the complex curves of the body without problems, 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 there is no experience in conducting the procedure involving hot wax, this can cause serious burns.
Waxing with wax 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 hardening, 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.
The film wax can be based on pine resin, paraffin, rubber components.
As additives are used:
- Vegetable oils (argan, cocoa, etc.). Moisturize the skin and have a softening effect.
- Azulen. Relieves inflammation.
- Chlorophyll. Eliminates irritation, promotes wound healing.
- Zinc oxide Relieves pain and redness.
- Titanium dioxide. Softens the skin.
Ready sets for depilation
Depilation kit includes:
- Cartridges or containers with composition. The density of the wax depends on which zone it is intended for.
- Voskoplav. A device for heating wax.
- Putty knife. The device for applying wax.
- Strips for depilation. Can be made of paper or fabric.
- Napkins. Designed to remove excess wax. Eliminate irritation, nourish and moisturize.
Wax cartridges
With the help of wax cartridges, you can cope with unnecessary hairs on any part of the body: on the legs, arms, in the bikini area, in the armpits. Externally, the cartridge resembles a container with wax, but in its upper part there is a device that allows you to evenly distribute molten wax on 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 the training of hair removal. You can familiarize yourself with the basics yourself, through books and videos. For any option you 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 purchase wax cassettes as necessary.
Benefits of the procedure
There are many advantages to waxing in cartridges at home.
- Due to the special roller, the wax evenly penetrates deep into the pores, softens the skin, as a result of which the procedure becomes less painful.
- The wax cartridge heats up quickly, which means that it doesn't take a lot of time to prepare for the procedure. It should also be noted that the wax is in a special container, so you can prevent unnecessary smudges and save money.
In the 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 down in a more uniform layer. Raw materials of different densities, which were previously available exclusively in professional salons, are suitable for wax wax. However, women say that you need to know how to use wax for hair removal, so as not to harm the skin and achieve the desired effect. Do not neglect precautions.
Voskoplav for cartridges - a device with which you can safely heat the wax. The device maintains the optimum temperature, so you do not have to come off to warm it up at the time of the procedure.
The cost of waxing 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 cassettes and accessories, strips will be required to tear the wax off the skin surface. They can be in the form of individual strips or presented in rolls of fabric or paper.
How to use wax in cartridges
So that the procedure does not cause harm, you need to know how to use the wax alloy. 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 a device for heating the wax.
- After 20-25 minutes, the wax will completely melt.
- The device must be turned upside down so that the wax stacks to the head, and hold a strip on the skin. Distribute the wax along the hairline.
Voskoplav must be held upright, otherwise the wax will start to leak. On top of the applied composition, you need to glue the strip for depilation and leave it below about 1 cm, then press it down so that it adheres more tightly to the skin. After a minute, the strip must be taken by the left lower 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 permissible if wax remains at the edges.
After the hairs are removed from one area, you can proceed to the next. The same depilation strip is suitable for multiple use. As soon as the wax layer reaches 2-3 mm, difficulties will arise with its peeling off.
If the wax in the cartridge hardens, you can reheat it in wax and continue the procedure. After depilation, a calming agent or vegetable oil should be applied to the skin. Within 8 hours, the treated area can not be wetted to exclude the appearance of irritation.
If, after the strip is glued, it becomes difficult to remove it, 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 and applied again.
Waxing: contraindications
Waxing has a number of contraindications. You should refrain from the procedure if there are injuries on the skin 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 undesirable to carry it out to pregnant women.
Individual intolerance is considered the main contraindication. If severe irritation appears, it will have to be eliminated by using 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 (in the armpits, in the bikini area). First, try to remove the hair on the arms and legs. If severe pain occurs, it will be possible to apply a cream with anesthetic effect on the depilated areas. It is also advisable to take epilation courses, which will tell you all the details of the procedure at home.
What to do after the procedure
After the hair removal procedure using cassette wax, a moisturizing lotion should be applied to the skin. At the time of separation of the wax, microtraumas form on the skin through which moisture leaves, which in turn entails the appearance of itching and peeling.
To prevent hair growth, 1-2 times a week, the skin needs to be cleaned with a scrub. New hairs grow thin and weak and often fail to break through the stratum corneum.
After the procedure, a rash and irritation may appear on the skin. This phenomenon may occur due to the use of low-quality wax or improperly performed procedures. Do not also exclude an allergic reaction to the composition.
If depilation is carried out at home, it is necessary to use means to moisturize the skin and relieve irritation. To minimize the appearance of a negative reaction, you can use an antiseptic in the form of hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.
The depilation procedure is recommended in the evening - during the night the skin will have time to recover and acquire a healthy look. As moisturizers, lotions and creams for children are suitable. Such cosmetics are hypoallergenic and have a softening effect.
Immediately after the hair removal procedure, you can wipe 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 that moisturize the skin and nourish it after depilation are also on sale. During the day, do not use sunblock creams and deodorants. If irritation persists, the skin will have to be treated with Chlorhexidine and Bepanten cream for several days.
To slow hair growth after depilation, you can rub special products. Within a few days after the procedure, you should refrain from visiting saunas, swimming pools, and a solarium in order to exclude the spread of pathogenic microbes. It is also necessary to exclude being exposed to the sun. After the procedure, it is advisable to wear loose clothing that is made from natural fabrics.
How to replace the wax
If there is no wax, you can melt the wax in another way:
- It is necessary to immerse the cartridge in a metal dish and fill it with water a third.
- The capacity with the cartridge must be put in a water bath.
- Wax should be heated until it reaches a liquid consistency.
- Before proceeding to depilation, you need to test the tool on the inside of the wrist. If there is no discomfort, you can start the procedure.
You can also melt wax in the microwave:
- From the walls of the cassette you need to remove the packaging material and foil.
- On the timer of the microwave oven 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.
Home-made wax
If it is not possible to purchase ready-made wax, you can make it yourself. A self-made composition has several advantages. First of all, it is worth noting that it lacks chemical components. In addition, save money. The recipe for making wax is not at all complicated, so everyone can cope with it.
Recipe 1. To prepare the composition for the depilation of legs and hands, the following components will be required:
- beeswax - 100 g;
- rosin - 200 g;
- paraffin - 50 g.
When preparing wax, all proportions must be observed. The components must be mixed and placed 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 alloy. As soon as all components of the wax are warmed up, the mixture must be cooled to 40-42 degrees and then use it to remove hairs.
Recipe 2. To remove hairs from sensitive areas, a mixture based on the following components is suitable:
- carnauba wax - 360 g;
- beeswax -130 g;
- glycerin - 1 tbsp. l .;
- tea tree essential oil.
Melt the wax in a water bath, and then add glycerin and essential oil to it. If we talk about how to use wax that 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, after which put the container on a slow fire and do not remove until the honey melts. After the product has a liquid consistency, water must be added to it. The composition must be kept on fire until it becomes thick.
Homemade wax remover 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 wax.
Waxing
To eliminate excess vegetation, you can also use wax strips for depilation in the bikini area and in other places. The procedure is considered quite painful, but its advantage is its long-lasting effect.
A wax strip is a small piece of paper, on one side of which a wax composition is applied. The procedure is easily carried out at home, does not require much time and special skills. As a rule, strips are made of paper or fabric. The latter option is less convenient than paper.
The hair removal strips that are on sale can be designed for oily, dry and sensitive skin, for different parts of the body.
In the cosmetics store, you can also find clean strips that do not have wax. Such paper is used for depilation with hot wax or sugar paste.
Waxing involves the removal of the hair shaft and the bulb. New hairs grow thin and soft, so the subsequent depilation procedure is not so painful.
How to wax with wax strips
Between two paper strips is a layer of wax. To warm 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 you need, holding with one hand, sharply tear the strip.
If necessary, the strip can be reused. Remains of wax should 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 cream that will reduce redness and prevent irritation.
It is worth considering that the bikini zone is a rather delicate place, so you will have to carefully remove the hairs. It is also important to use wax strips to depilate the bikini area, not forgetting about the antiseptic treatment.
A deep bikini is recommended for professionals. At home, you can only remove hairs along the line of underwear. With this task, ordinary wax strips can cope with it. Depilation in the bikini zone at home is a procedure that is quite painful, so you need to lubricate the skin with anesthetic cream or spray.
Pros and Cons of Hair Removal with Wax Strips
Waxing depilation has advantages and disadvantages.
The pluses include:
- Accessibility financially and the opportunity to purchase in any cosmetic store.
- Ease of use. For depilation will not require additional instruments and appliances.
- The possibility of repeated use.
- Long lasting 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:
- Strong pain.
- The likelihood of injury to the skin.
It is impossible to eliminate all hair by using only strips. In addition, it must be borne in mind that hairs whose length is not less than 0.5 cm will be subject to depilation, which is also not suitable for everyone.
What strips for depilation to choose
Which wax strips are better? It is advisable to purchase strips for depilation of trusted manufacturers. From the best side, the goods of the companies Oriflame, Faberlic, Avon, Byly have proved themselves.
Veet products are considered one of the most popular. The strips that she releases are of different types:
- For sensitive skin. Prevent irritation. Contain almond oil and vitamin E, make the skin smooth and soft.
- For dry skin. Due to the extract of aloe vera protect the skin from dehydration.
- For normal skin. They are based on shea butter. Suitable for depilation on legs.
Veet Suprem'Essence Strips are supplemented with essential oils and ingredients that moisturize your skin and make it smooth.
Conclusion
To combat unwanted vegetation on the body with wax and special strips is not at all difficult. To keep your skin smooth and free from irritation, you need to know how to use wax and follow all basic recommendations. After the procedure, it is necessary to pay due attention to the skin and use products that moisturize and relieve redness.