Wax for depilation at home

Modern beauty standards are very strict on women. If earlier excessive hair on the arms and legs, as well as under the arms and in the bikini area, was considered something unacceptable for beauties, today even hair removal by shaving is almost barbaric. Waxing is getting more and more popular.

At the same time, such a procedure must be carried out regularly so that the skin retains its smoothness and flawlessness. Needless to say, it is not always possible to find funds for the services of a master or even sign up for a session in a salon. Fortunately, it is possible to carry out hair removal with wax yourself!

Waxing hair removal is also often referred to as "wasking". In fact, it is the application of a wax base to the surface of the skin and hair. In the case of the classic hot version of the product, it gradually cools down and “grabs” the hair, after which they can simply be torn off the skin in one motion.

At first, this may seem like a rather peculiar method of removing unwanted hair from the body, which is suitable only for the lazy. However, it has a number of advantages that make vasking a smarter choice than regular shaving.

• The efficiency of the method is much higher. Even the thinnest and sharpest blade only cuts off the part of the hairs that is above the surface of the skin. That is why, after shaving, in just a few days, real stubble begins to appear on the arms, legs and armpits. Wax eliminates hairs along with the root, making the skin perfectly smooth.
• Due to the fact that during waxing the hair roots are removed, the effect of the procedure lasts not a couple of days, but several weeks.
• Despite the pain, hair removal by vasking is not so traumatic for the skin compared to the same blades, because there are no scratches, cuts and other deep lesions of the thin dermis that can provoke infectious diseases.

• Using a razor causes severe redness and irritationwhich can persist for several days. A similar skin irritation after wax disappears literally the next day after the procedures.
• Hairthat germinate after waxing, lighter and thinner. They are not as noticeable and dense as stubble after shaving.
• Beeswax - This is a fairly well-known element in cosmetology, which has a lot of useful qualities. Its use during epilation has a mild effect on the skin, comparable to professional peeling. And again, a simple soapy substance and blades, on the contrary, dry out the skin;
• Since the hair follicle is removed during vasking, with regular repetition of the procedure hair in unwanted places may stop growing altogether. Partial hair removal, as when shaving, only provokes its increased growth.

• After the Vasking procedure hair is thinner and more fragile, so their regrowth practically does not cause itching.
• Despite common myths that waxing is very painful, compared to shaving, it wins. Carry out such procedures once a month much nicer than wielding a blade on the skin, which has not yet had time to recover normally from the previous time.
• Epilation is easier, especially if you use the services in the salon. But even at home, vasking doesn't require the dexterity of shaving to remove hair in the hardest to reach places. That is why such procedures can guarantee complete smoothness.

There are many different hair removal techniques with wax, but the main determining factor is the type of product used. A professional waxing approach cannot do without a basic knowledge of what kind of wax is best for certain tasks.

Hot wax epilation - it is rather a job for the master, since, unlike others, it requires special training and skill. In this case, you also cannot do without a special wax heater or thermostat, which maintains the base in the desired state.

The product is collected with a spatula and applied to a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin that needs to be treated.The wax hardens quite quickly, after which it is necessary to remove the entire layer with a sharp movement, tearing out the hairs along with it.

Usually a hot version of the epilation is preferable when it is necessary to treat the bikini area. The fact is that such a procedure is quite painless and effective. Due to the high temperature of the product, the skin heats up quite well, steams out, and the hair follicles are removed much easier. However, a true professional must ensure that the product does not overheat, otherwise you can get burned.

After such procedures, it is still recommended to soothe the skin. An ice cube compress works best, as well as a cool moisturizing cream with a disinfectant effect.

A good alternative for home treatments is warm wax paste. By "warm" is meant the base, heated to about 50 degrees. As in the previous case, the paste is applied with a spatula to the desired area, and after hardening it breaks off. It is necessary to carry out such a procedure in turn for each section.

This option is safer, so it can be done at home for depilation of arms, legs, armpits. In terms of its effectiveness, it is very similar to hot wasking, as it warms up well and opens the pores of the hair follicles. With a careful approach, you can achieve an ideal result that will last for one or one and a half months.

Handle with cold wax Much easier than liquid.But in this case, you can not do without the strips included in the kit for home hair removal, which can be purchased at many stores.

It is erroneous to think that such a method is completely inefficient, but this is not entirely true. The fact is that hair removal with wax strips is not in itself a method of deep epilation. Carrying out such procedures at home is provided only to maintain the effect previously obtained due to hot or warm vasking.

In other words, it is better to use strips only on slightly growing hairs. Before use, each strip should be held a little in the palms so that the base in it is slightly warmed up. Then glue and smooth the strip in the desired area, then rip it off in one quick movement.

It is not recommended to carry out such procedures on already regrown long hairs. It will be too painful and ineffective. In any case, after applying cold wax, it is recommended to carry out soothing procedures at the site of irritation, as well as apply cold compresses.

In addition, there are some special types of hair removal products, the basis of which is the same beeswax or paraffin, but it contains additional reinforcing components. For example, sugar wax for hair removal, which contains a small part of the sugar paste in hot form, so that the cleansing effect is much better.

In order to remove annoying hair and give your skin smoothness, it will not take so much. Basically, it all depends on the type of vasking that you prefer.

If you want to conduct a hot procedure, you will have to tinker the longest. You need to purchase any device that will allow you to maintain a certain temperature of the wax throughout the procedure. For this, there are special wax heaters or thermostats. To remove the hardened wax, you will need sufficiently long and wide strips of cloth or thick paper.

It is also necessary to prepare a clean area for procedures in advance to reduce the risk of infection. In addition, to achieve the best effect, the masters complete the work with tweezers, since it is not always possible to perfectly process all areas of the skin, so a few extra hairs may remain.

Do not forget that your skin requires additional care after epilation. Get some kind of soothing and disinfecting cream in advance. It is best to keep it on the shelf of the refrigerator so that it is a little cool. In addition, the bikini area can be soothed by applying pre-made ice cubes from water with the addition of chamomile extracts.

It is not so difficult to carry out hair removal at home and without strips, that is, using hot or warm wax, as it might seem at first glance. For many women, it will not be difficult to master such procedures, and the savings in time and money compared to regular trips to the salon are obvious.

In addition, if you decide to make your own vasking mix, you can be sure that it will consist of high-quality and natural ingredients. To date, several proven and reliable recipes have been recommended. For the first one you will need:

• 100g beeswax;
• 200 grams rosin;
• 50 grams paraffin.

All of the listed components must be placed in one container in a water bath and melt, stirring, until a homogeneous mixture. The main nuance when using a warm mixture is the requirement to maintain its temperature within 45-50 degrees, so it’s easier to get a special wax melter or thermostat. Among other things, such a device will allow you to add sugar to your recipes, which will also easily melt into a paste and make the mixture more effective.

After the base is cooled to 45 degrees, it can immediately be used for hair removal. If you have a certain amount of such homemade paste left, then it can be stored for a long time for subsequent procedures. In the future, it will only be necessary to melt it again to a liquid and warm state.

The following recipe is most suitable if you need to remove hair from very sensitive areas:

• Take 360 ​​grams carnauba and 130 grams of regular beeswax. Place them in a water bath and melt to a uniform consistency, do not forget to stir.
• As soon as the wax begins to take on a liquid state, pour exactly 7 ml into it. ordinary glycerine. Stir.
• After glycerin, you can add a few drops essential oils to your taste.

Another good recipe consists of natural ingredients and has a fairly good cleansing effect, completely removing hair from unwanted places. For cooking, you need 340 ml. pure honey, 100 ml of water and lemon juice.

Juice can be immediately added to honey, and then put this mixture on fire. As soon as the honey is melted, it must be mixed and poured into water.Boil such a base until it takes on the consistency of a thick syrup, then remove from heat and cool. The ideal home remedy temperature to start hair removal is 35 degrees.

To carry out the vasking procedure at home, you will have to thoroughly prepare. Make sure in advance that you have a container for heating the mixture and a spatula or spatula for applying it. Also, do not forget to prepare a personal “treatment room”, where it should be clean and have enough free space.

To properly brew the wax mixture, simply follow all the proportions and sequence indicated in the recommended recipes above. The main problem that women face is the need to maintain a certain temperature of the paste throughout the epilation, so ideally you should have a thermostat or a special wax that has an automatic heating program to the temperature you need.

Initial melting usually involves bringing the mixture to higher temperatures. This is necessary so that all components are mixed together into a uniform texture. If you saved a small part of the wax for later, then just melt it a little to a temperature in the range of 35-45 degrees, which is best for removing hair even in intimate areas.

It is much easier if you decide to carry out the procedure using a ready-made set of cold wax.It is enough to hold the strips a little between the palms. But this option is only suitable if you need to remove short and barely regrown hairs.

The removal process is quite simple. The only difficulty that may await you is hair removal in hard-to-reach places, where it is very difficult to do without outside help or the services of a master.

The finished warm mixture should be applied to the problem area, and then, without waiting for complete solidification, stick a strip of fabric or strong paper on top (cardboard is not suitable!). The strip should be smoothed and wait until the wax hardens, and then tear it off with one movement against hair growth. In some cases, for example, if you have prepared a mixture with sugar content, you can simply pry off the frozen layer with your finger and then tear it off with your hand.

Do not forget that after the procedure, be sure to treat the skin with sedatives or cold compresses to reduce the risk of inflammation and infection.

At the end of epilation, small areas of wax may remain on the surface of the skin. Fortunately, to remove them, you do not have to work with tweezers and endure pain again. The hardened product is easy to remove if you take a normal warm or hot shower with soap.

Women who have tried waxing almost never go back to shaving. The advantages of this method are all too obvious, since epilation provides more effective hair removal, and the result can last for about a month.

Doing it at home and properly prepared can be a great alternative to going to the salon, saving you time and money while leaving your skin perfectly smooth and clean.

In this video you will find a recipe for natural sugar paste for removing hair on the whole body.