Today there are a huge number ofvarious effective methods that allow you to remove unwanted hair from your body and face. Which one is considered the best? It is difficult to answer this question unequivocally. One of the most popular and sought-after methods is waxing. This service is provided by almost all modern beauty salons. But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford to visit a beauty salon on a regular basis. Is it possible to wax at home? Of course, and we will be happy to tell you how to do it yourself, how to use wax correctly, as well as how to best care for your skin after depilation and what waxes to use. In order for your skin to remain smooth and silky for a long time after hair removal, try to follow the simple rules that we will introduce you to. But before we move on to this topic, a little history ...
How did depilation in ancient times: a recipe from the past
Let's take a very short excursion into history.It turns out that the problem of unwanted hair has been a concern for the fair half of humanity since time immemorial. And although the technologies of that time were far inferior to modern ones, the beauties of that time had no particular problems with preparing a mixture for hair removal. Representatives of each nation had their own recipe. In Ancient Greece, for example, they used a tincture of the root of breonia, which made the skin perfectly smooth. Every beauty had a recipe for the tincture. Eastern women also had their own recipe for the potion. There, hair removal was a mandatory procedure. And for this they cooked a mixture of sugar, lemon juice and other additives, with the help of which they easily removed hair. But the recipe that the Egyptians used, including the beautiful Queen Cleopatra, will surely surprise you. These were wax strips, and the technology of their use was very similar to film wax, which will be discussed below. And not only about it, but also about other types of waxes that we all use today.
The main advantages of wax depilation
- Wax depilation is the most affordable and relatively inexpensive method of hair removal.
- This procedure is easy to do at home;
- Depilation at home does not require significant time, but gives the most lasting effect.
- This type of depilation is suitable for every type of hair.
- With regular wax depilation, the hair becomes much softer and thinner, their growth slows down and the amount decreases.
- Depilation with wax, if carried out correctly, does not cause irritation.
Of course, this type of hair removal has certain disadvantages that cannot be ignored.
The main disadvantages of wax depilation
- Soreness. People with heightened sensitivity experience discomfort, inflammation may appear.
- In the process of depilation, all hairs, even cannula, are removed from the skin surface. In some cases, they can become more stringent.
- For a quality hair removal, a certain length of 4-5 millimeters is required, at least, shorter hair is extremely problematic to remove.
As you can see, everything is quite simple.Knowing all the advantages and disadvantages of wax depilation, you can try this procedure at home - we will describe the entire hair removal process in detail. But first, I would like to make a reservation. Every task requires skill, and depilation is no exception. It is unlikely that you will achieve an ideal result the first time. But with experience, things will go much better, and you will easily cope with unwanted hair. And we, for our part, will tell you how to do this.
Varieties of wax for depilation
The modern market offers representativesthe fair sex a huge number of types of wax that are recommended for use during depilation. Unfortunately, not all products can be used at home. For example, hot wax can only be used in beauty salons, because it needs to be heated up properly, and this is impossible without special equipment and without observing certain safety rules. This type of wax is available in briquettes and granules and is better suited than others for hair removal in areas with delicate sensitive skin. A few words about terminology. Wax is called hot not because it is used in this form, but because it melts only at a high temperature. By the way, when performing depilation, the wax should be warm enough, but no more than that, otherwise you can get a serious burn. So, we figured out hot wax: it is not suitable for home depilation. The most convenient means for hair removal is wax, which is sold in cassettes. To use it, you need a special thermostat that heats the wax to a certain temperature (it must be liquid so that it can be applied in an even thin layer). With the right use of warm wax, you can achieve a really good result. The removal procedure itself is extremely simple. First, you need to prepare everything you might need. These are, first of all, disinfectants and degreasers, napkins, spatulas and, of course, wax. The skin needs to be treated (wash off the fat and disinfect) and only then proceed with depilation. Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of hair growth, press a special fabric or paper napkin to this place and tear it off with a sharp movement against the hair growth. In no case should you pull the napkin up - you will get bruises and hematomas. The movement is strictly parallel to the surface being treated. Strips of paper with cold wax applied to them are also suitable for home use. Rubbing the strips in your palms, you need to warm up the wax, then separate them from each other, stick them to the desired area of the skin. After that, you need to tear the strip off the skin with a sharp movement. This is the least effective type of depilation and it is better to reduce its use to a minimum. But these strips can be quite useful, for example, on vacation. Of course, before such an important event, you will do a full depilation in all important places, and for insurance you can use the strips: some wrong hair has grown, and you remove it right away. Recently, the so-called film wax has become popular. It is not inferior in efficiency to hot wax, but the melting temperature is much lower, so it is safer. The application is simple: apply the film wax in a very thin layer using a wooden spatula, let it harden, and then tear off the hardened wax strip with a sharp movement. Film wax is ideal for the intimate area, armpits, in a word, for delicate skin. And one more advantage: film wax is very economical.
Epilation wax at home bikini zone
Hair removal in the bikini area is one of the mostpainful and difficult to perform procedures. The skin in this area is not elastic, it stretches easily and can be easily injured if the procedure is performed unskillfully. What can you advise? By and large, it is still preferable to do bikini depilation in a salon. Firstly, hot wax is best for this. Secondly, the depilation will be done by a professionally trained person. Thirdly, it is very inconvenient to do it yourself. Nevertheless, if a salon is out of the question for some reason, then at first try to do depilation with the help of an assistant: invite a friend, sister, mother ... Now about the technique of the process. The wax should be applied to a small area in a thin layer. Do not pull upwards, the movement should be very fast and very sharp. Make sure that there are no air pockets between the body and the fabric or paper strip applied to the wax. Well, the best option for self-depilation of the bikini area is film wax, which we talked about above. It is very convenient to use, as film wax is both a depilatory and a napkin. Of course, it takes practice. But the result is worth it - after properly performed wax depilation, the effect lasts for three to four weeks. If you have very sensitive skin, prepare an analgesic for external use just in case. You can also take a painkiller 30-40 minutes before the procedure. Contraindications: Despite the fact that wax depilation is considered today one of the safest ways to remove unwanted hair from the skin surface, there are still some contraindications.
- Diabetes. In this disease, even the slightest lesions on the skin do not heal very long, as a result, the risk of septic complications increases.
- Formations on the surface of the skin: warts and papillomas, moles.
- A pronounced varicose veins.
- Individual intolerance of the components of the agent used for epilation, in particular, the wax itself.
To prevent possible unpleasantness, conduct a sensitivity and tolerance test before the first procedure.
How to properly care for the skin after wax depilation
After depilation on treated areas of skinBe sure to apply a special serum that slows down hair growth. With this product, you can significantly increase the interval between hair removal procedures. And in order to achieve the maximum effect from using this product, apply the serum to the skin surface every day for a week after each shower. If wax remains on your skin after depilation, it can be washed off using a special oil. This oil has a unique composition, due to which inflammation is relieved, and the skin receives the necessary care.
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Мало кто знает о том, что процедура восковой Depilation not only helps to remove excess hair, it also removes dead skin cells. So, along with waxing at home, you also do peeling. As they say, two in one. By the way, this is a very useful procedure. After such a unique peeling, the skin becomes amazingly smooth. The waxing procedure is incredibly effective. Spending a little time to master all its basics is simply necessary if you want to have truly beautiful and smooth skin. We recommend reading:
