Hot Wax Hair Removal For Smoother Skin
August 19th, 2006 by The Bald and The Beautiful
There are several options for keeping unwanted hair off your body. While some methods have more permanent results, most methods come with a little bit of pain for you to endure. Sadly, that’s the price you pay for having a smoother body.
Hot wax hair removal is a popular method that many people use. It can be painful when compared to other techniques such as plucking or shaving. However, hot wax hair removal tends to last longer and can be done at home with common over the counter products.
It is possible to get hot wax hair removal on just about any part of your body. Waxing your brows is a common procedure at many salons and there are facilities that specialize in waxing alone. Typically the hot wax hair removal process is done by applying a coating of hot wax to the affected area. A piece of fabric is pressed against the hot wax and allowed to cool. This fabric acts as a kind of handle, allowing the wax to be pulled from the body along with any hair.
There are different types of home hot wax removal kits. Some are made up of plastic strips that are made hot by rubbing. The friction heats the strip which can then be applied to facial areas like the chin, upper lip and eyebrows. Other hot wax removal kits come with wax in a jar that is heated in the microwave and applied to the skin. Great care needs to be taken to make sure the wax is the right temperature to avoid burns.
Following are a few tips for using hot wax removal kits at home:
- Do not attempt to use the hot wax on areas that are irritated or damaged.
- Clean the area well.
- Apply a light coat of powder before waxing an area. This helps the wax to adhere to the skin more evenly by drying up any excess oils.
- After the wax has been removed you can apply baby oil to help soothe the skin. This will also help to loosen any excess wax making it easier to remove.
