The different methods of waxing with house wax: cold wax

Advantages

Waxing with cold house wax is ideal for small touch ups on holidays or weekends.
It is therefore simple and can be used everywhere.

Cold wax offers different formulas that protect sensitive skin. To find them, it's simple: just read on the packaging!

This method of epilation is economical: you can use the same band several times, knowing that its effectiveness decreases as and when it is used.
Moreover, the application of cold wax is fast thanks to its already ready bands, no need therefore, to heat the wax or to mix the ingredients to prepare it.
The latter come in different sizes and shapes that fit any part of the body and face . This method is, however, mostly recognized for its effectiveness in small areas.

Cold wax has the characteristic of tearing off the bulb of the hair . You get a clean skin for a relatively long time before regrowth (about 10 to 15 days).

It is also a good solution for those who suffer from a lazy blood circulation and who is contraindicated the warm wax that dilates the vessels.

The inconvenients

At first, ladies, arm yourself with patience ! Waxing with cold wax can be laborious and painful , especially for non-expert hands. Rest assured, the expression "you must suffer to be beautiful" should not resonate in your head the day you find the helping hand.

It is also restrictive because, during application, not all hair can be effectively pulled out (especially the thinnest and shortest). It is therefore necessary to wait for a regrowth of at least 5mm, not very glamorous at the beach!

In areas where the hair does not grow homogeneously like the underarms, this method of hair removal is not very effective.

Finally, be aware that cold waxing is not recommended for the elderly, diabetics and people under acne treatment.

The different methods of waxing with house wax: Hot wax

Advantages

Waxing with hot wax is the oldest methods . It is also one of the most effective: The hair is captured by the hot wax in its entirety because it expands the pores of the skin and thus facilitates the extraction of the hairs. This method ensures you to be very precise because its texture applies impeccably.

You can find hot wax in different shapes: beads of wax to be heated in a bain-marie, in the microwave or in an electric appliance, roll-on electric heating, pot of wax to pass in the microwave ...

Big advantages, this method of epilation allows to cover all the zones : the shirt, the mustache, the underarms, because you are free to choose the surface that you wish to depilate.

In addition, she feels divinely good, a true ritual that is fun !

The little extra, these are its washable bands . They allow you as many uses as there are wax in the pot.

Radical (it promises a clean skin for 4 weeks), it is the most practiced method in institute and one can also make oneself at home.

disadvantages

Obviously, hot waxing requires time and preparation . When the wax is heated in the microwave or in the water bath, it cools rather quickly, so it must be reheated in the epilation medium.

It is also a very tedious technique: the wax sticks to the hands, to the skin, to the tiles of the bathroom ...

Waxing with hot wax is constraining because you must wait until your hair reaches a length of 5 to 6 mm to consider it. It is therefore necessary to camouflage its gambols during the regrowth, not frankly pleasant during periods of intense heat!

Note that it is not recommended for people suffering from venous problems, insofar as it accentuates poor circulation of blood.

Finally, with this method of hair removal you are not safe from burning yourself if the wax is too hot.

How to perform waxing with house wax?

With cold wax strips

First, rub the tape between your hands to warm the wax.

Then gently open it in order to get two strips of cold wax.

Then apply one of the strips of wax to the area to be tweezed and smooth several times in the direction of regrowth of the hair.

Take good care to stretch your skin with one hand and catch the end of the band with the other hand.

In a quick , dry gesture , remove the tape in the opposite direction to the hair growth. (Never up but in parallel with the skin).

If the desired hairs do not retreat at one time, you can repeat the gesture until they leave completely.

Finally, to soothe your skin, you can apply a wipe (usually supplied with the strips). It also allows you to remove excess cold wax.

With hot wax

Follow the instructions carefully, with each formula its technique ! Here are the two techniques of hot waxing:

Waxing with hot wax with strips:
As a first step, plan to preheat the pot of wax: it heats up in a saucepan intended for the trash or a specific device equipped with a thermostat keeping the wax at the right temperature.

Using the thermosensitive spatula, check the temperature of your wax (if the tip of the supplied spatula turns red, wait until the wax has cooled down and you can try again, you can also test it on the back of your hand).
Always use a spatula, apply a thin layer of wax on the skin.

In the opposite direction of the hair growth, glue the supplied fabric strip and pull it out.

For the depilation of the legs, apply strips of wax, about 5 cm wide and 3 mm thick, using the spatula.
Start with the knee and go down to the ankle with a single gesture. Press lightly with the spatula and wait until the wax no longer adheres to tear it off. Let the skin cool before ironing a little wax to perfect the result. Do this over the entire leg.

Waxing with hot wax without band:
First, spread the wax over the area to be waxed leaving a piece of wax peeled off so as to have a better grip then snatch with a blow by taking off the end a little.

The secret of wax without band: it cools very quickly to avoid burning. So this is a step gained on hot waxing with strips!

Good gestures before and after waxing

Before waxing:

To remove dead skin and to facilitate the depilation, we advise you to make a scrub the day before.

Very important: Before applying to the skin, always check the temperature of the wax to avoid burns .

Also, read the package well before buying hot wax because some hair removal techniques require strips and others do not.
The water prevents the wax strips from adhering properly to the skin. If it is wet, the wax will not be able to cling to the hair, or partially, and the result will not be optimal. We advise to do it on a dry skin , but also clean to optimize the contact between your hairs and the wax. Tip: S i the skin of the area to be treated is not completely dry, hot and humid particular, sprinkle talc on the front region of tweezers, it allows to dry the skin.

After waxing:

Do not hesitate to make a scrub 1 to 2 times a week so that the hair does not grow under the skin! You can also use a horsehair glove to remove dead cells.

To hydrate your skin, use natural ingredients, such as aloe vera products, known for its moisturizing, protective and softening properties or argan oil, which has been used for centuries to soften and protect the skin from dryness.
You can also opt for products based on sweet almond, jojoba, shea or glycerine.
Be careful to wait for any red dots before any exposure to the sun.

Moreover , it is strictly forbidden to apply alcohol-based products right after depilation! Avoid fatty formulas that tend to favor ingrown hairs.

Finally, in case of overheating, do not hesitate to apply cold compresses for a few hours on the depilated area.

For Effective Home Waxing

If for a long time it has been advised to tear in the opposite direction of the hair for a more effective epilation, we advise today to remove the wax in the direction of the hair to avoid the ingrown pimples and hair .

As a result, sometimes some hairs remain on the area to be tweezed and a second passage may be necessary.

To avoid pain and to remove wax residues glued to the skin

Wait a bit before applying another strip to the same area .
Lose yourself on another party to wait.
To soften the tingling sensation, apply your hand flat on the area that has just been plucked.

Use wipes soaked in essential oils and nourishing to obtain sharp and soft legs.
It is ideal to wear loose clothing to avoid rubbing.

To delay hair regrowth

In cream, balm or spray: hair inhibitor products allow you to slow down their growth.

These anti-repelling products act on the bulb and attack the formation of the hair .
Watch out, do not shout victory too fast! If these products are generally effective, be aware that they do not eliminate your hair permanently.
The regrowth is just pushed back a few days or even weeks, but the hair naturally reappears.