Proper depilation with wax strips. The use of anesthetics

If hair removal with an epilator is long and painful for you, and there is no time to visit the salon, then wax strips will help you quickly get rid of unwanted vegetation and keep your skin smooth for a long time.

Currently, there are a large number of wax strips of various quality from different manufacturers on the market. To choose the product that suits you best, you need to get comprehensive information about the most popular brands.

There are specialized strips for the face and even for hair removal in the eyebrows, legs and arms, for the bikini area.

You can choose strips according to your skin type:

• sensitive;
• dry;
• oily;
• normal.

Also, the strips differ in size, thickness of the paper layer, wax layer and its quality.

Removal technique on different areas of the body

In the bikini area you can remove hair on your own only along the line of linen, from the pubis, as well as from the skin of the inner thighs. Getting deeper with the help of strips will not work, because if you cut the strips into thinner ones, it is not always possible to stick the strip in the direction of hair growth and, most importantly, fix the skin well with your second hand before tearing it off.

On the face strips can be used to remove hair above the upper lip or above and below the eyebrows.

In the area of ​​the armpits it is better that one of the household or girlfriends helps to tear off the hair strip. Since, firstly, you need to tear off sharply, and secondly, you need to fix the skin again with your second hand.

When you do hair removal in the armpit area on your own, the first condition may still be met, and the second may not work, which will either lead to a large number of remaining hair and the need to clean the skin with tweezers, or to bruises and abrasions on the skin.

On arms and legs removing hair with strips is the easiest and fastest way.

In the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe "track" on the stomach technically, removing hair is not difficult, only it hurts.

Pros and cons of using them

pros

• availability: no matter where you are, you can do the depilation yourself and very quickly;
• no need to grow hair for a long time, wax strips can capture and remove hairs already from 1.5-2 mm long;
• economy: one strip can be used several times, as long as the hairs continue to stick to it;
• duration of effect up to 4 weeks, depending on the rate of hair growth;
• prolonged traumatization of the bulbs can lead to a gradual disruption of hair growth.

Minuses

• soreness of the procedure;
• wax remains on the skin and gives a sticky feeling;
• not all hairs are captured at a time, you have to either re-glue the strip or clean the hair with tweezers;
• there is a risk of developing an allergy to wax or other components that make up its composition;
• if it is bad to fix the skin, then bruises and abrasions may remain in place of the strip;
• if the hair is removed incorrectly, then there is a possibility of breaking off the hair at the level of the skin, which will give a quick new hair growth;
• wax strips remove vellus hair, which can give rise to coarse dark hair; this is especially true for facial hair removal;
• irritation on the skin after hair removal can persist for about a day.

Instructions for use

In one package, as a rule, there are from 8 to 16 strips, special oiled wipes and instructions for use.

1. On clean and dry skin, apply a thin layer of talcum powder or baby powder.
2. You need to take two strips glued with a layer of wax and heat them between your palms for a minute.
3. Then separate the strips and stick them on the skin in the direction of hair growth. Smooth the strips to the skin, intensely pressing on them with the whole palm of your hand.
4. Fix the skin below the strip with one hand. With the other hand, with a sharp movement, tear off the strip from the skin against the direction of hair growth.
5. If hair remains on the skin, it is necessary to re-powder the skin with talcum powder, glue the strip again, smooth it and tear it off sharply.
6. The remaining single hairs can be removed with tweezers.

Types of wax strips for depilation

Video: Veet wax strips

Veet strips

The Wit company introduced several types of hair removal strips to the Russian market at once.

• Three types of ready-to-use wax strips for sensitive, normal and dry skin. Wax strips are designed to remove hair on the legs.
• Suprem Essence strips with rose scent and essential oils. Designed for legs.
• Suprem Essence strips specially designed for the face.
• Suprem Essence strips for the bikini line and armpits.

Caramel (caramel)

The manufacturer of wax strips "Caramel" decided to please customers not only with the quality of their products, but also with various flavors, including vanilla and strawberry. In general, you can choose for every taste.

Shary

The manufacturer offers special wax strips:

With avocado for sensitive skin.

With coconut for dry skin.

With almonds for coarse hair.

Separately, strips with cotton for intimate depilation are presented. Each depilation kit comes with a special gel treatment.

Byly

Byly introduced depilatory strips for the face, body and bikini area, with different compositions and seductive fragrances. With chocolate.

With green tea and mint.

Especially for young skin.

Stripes with gold.

With thermal water.

In addition to wax strips, the company offers a large number of products for skin care after hair removal.

Markell

Markell introduced two series of his wax strips to the market: Delicate and Lux-mini. At a low price, they do a good job with hair both on the body and on the face. Their only drawback is the lack of napkins; instead of them, sachets with oil are included in the package.

Avon

Avon introduced wax strips for the body and face. The set contains 10 strips and 2 wipes.

Oriflame

Oriflame - "Silk Orchid". The depilation kit includes strips with natural beeswax and almond oil. The wipes are impregnated with a composition that soothes the skin and slows down hair growth. They are designed to remove hair from the skin of the trunk, arms and legs.

There are also special strips for the face.

deep depil

Floresan offers customers strips specifically for dry skin.

Stripes suitable for men and women.

Also face strips.

Wax strips from Floresan are quite affordable in price. The package comes with 20 strips, wipes and a special caring gel for the skin.

Cliven

Kleven has body stripes

And also specially for the face and bikini

Depiflax

Wax strips for hair removal Depiflax come in packs of 10 and 100 pcs. By purchasing a large one, you can save a lot.

Contraindications for hair removal with wax strips:

• insufficiently long hair at the site of the intended depilation;
• scratches, abrasions of the skin at the site of the procedure;
• viral, bacterial and fungal skin diseases in the acute phase;
• fever, chills.

Video: White Line DEPIL home depilation instruction film

How to make the procedure less painful

Usually at home, the simplest, and at the same time the most pleasant way of pain relief is available - a hot bath.

The skin must first be steamed, and then wiped dry. It is also important to work out the skill to tear off the strip with a sharp movement, then the pain will be minimal.

You can apply a gentle scrub to the skin before the procedure and gently massage the skin to exfoliate dead cells. This will make hair removal easier and less painful.

How to remove wax residue from leather

Wax often remains after using wax strips. To remove it, you can use special oil-soaked wipes that come in the package. Oils not only relieve the skin of wax and stickiness, but also nourish it, speed up recovery after the procedure and make it silky.

If the napkins end before the strips, then you can use the following methods:

• take an ordinary cloth and soak it in oil, such as sunflower or olive oil, a greasy cream is also suitable;
• stock up in advance with a special lotion for the skin after waxing, with which the wax is well removed;
• try to wash off the remaining wax with soap and water: the method is the least effective against wax and the least useful for skin injured by epilation;
• attach a cotton cloth to the skin and heat it with a hair dryer: the wax will melt and stick to the fabric.

How to care for the skin after the procedure

How to quickly relieve irritation after hair removal

There are a lot of ways to quickly get rid of red dots on the skin in place of the removed hair. And almost all of them are available, you just have to try and choose the best one for you.

1. Panthenolspray or cream will help the skin recover faster. But this is on condition that you start using it on time, i.e. immediately after the procedure, while the skin has not yet had time to turn red.
2. Chlorhexidine, Actovegin, Solcoseryl, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide will also help reduce the severity of inflammation. It should be borne in mind that all these products dry out the skin, so after them it is imperative to use a moisturizer.
3. Tea tree oil or aloe juice is well dissolved in a small amount of oil or cream, applied to the skin after the procedure and allowed to be absorbed. Just don't apply pure tea tree oil to your skin, as this can cause even more reddening of the skin. this article .

Depilation with wax strips is simple, convenient, practical and relatively cheap. The benefits, as they say, are obvious. But not everyone can use them. Wax strips should be tried on yourself to understand if you can use them or if you need to look for something else for yourself.

Wax strips are available for depilation at home and in the salon, so there are several varieties on the market. Professional needed for hair removal with hot wax. They are made of dense cotton fabric and are produced in the form of rolls no more than 5 cm wide. Since it is more convenient to depilate each part of the body with a strip of a certain length, the master cuts as much fabric from the roll as needed. Hot wax prepared in advance in a wax maker is applied to the skin, then such an empty strip is glued on top - with its help it is easier to grab the wax layer and remove it along with the hair. Similarly, hot wax depilation is carried out at home.

In the finished strips, the wax is already applied to the paper (or cotton fabric, but they are less common). They are produced in standard cuts - 20 cm long for depilation of arms, legs, abdomen, back and 7 cm each for removing hair from the face and in the bikini area. The most convenient to use are strips made of cellulose, spandbond or other non-woven material.

It's easy to make your own stripes. Paper (parchment, tracing paper) or natural fabric (linen, cotton) is suitable for the base. Synthetics should not be taken - it is poorly removed and can cause irritation. Wax is cold in tubes, it can be used immediately, or dry, in tablets or capsules, which must be melted before use.

All the pros and cons of depilation with wax strips - table

How to use wax strips at home

One package usually contains from 8 to 24 strips, 2-4 oil-soaked wipes to remove wax and instructions for use (it is also briefly duplicated on the package). Hair by the time of the procedure should grow by 3-4 mm.

How to depilate with ready-made strips:

1. The day before the procedure, take a bath and exfoliate the depilation area. Any scrub is suitable, it is better, of course, if it has a natural composition. It is good to make a scrub at home from sugar or coffee grounds by mixing the products with shower gel. Do not neglect the preparation, it will save you from the problem of ingrown hairs.
2. Immediately before the procedure, wipe the skin with lotion to remove the remnants of fat and dirt, blot with a dry cloth.
3. If the skin is sensitive, you can apply a few ice cubes wrapped in cloth to the depilation site or apply an anesthetic cream like Emla.
4. Sprinkle a thin layer of talcum powder or baby powder on clean, dry skin. If there is neither one nor the other at home, take wheat flour.
5. The strip must be warmed up before use. The manufacturer advises doing this by rubbing - all packages say that you need to rub the strip between your palms for 10-20 seconds. Girls with experience in carrying out such a procedure are advised to heat the hair iron or curling iron in advance and skip the strip between the plates. This will ensure that the wax melts to the desired consistency.
6. When the strip is ready, you need to take it by the edge and divide it into two halves. Glue each part to the skin in the direction of hair growth.
7. When glued, iron each strip with the palm of your hand so that the wax grabs the hairs more tightly.
8. With one hand, grab the free (without wax) edge of the strip - the one below, with the other hand, press the skin below the place where the wax was applied. When you're ready, rip off the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth.
9. If the first time did not remove all the hair, you can use the same strip again - as long as there is a layer of wax on it. If the hairs are single, it is more convenient to remove them with tweezers.
10. When you are done with hair removal, treat the depilation area with cleansing wipes - either from the kit, or regular ones soaked in baby oil.

Depilation with hot wax is done differently:

1. Heat the wax in the microwave (30-40 seconds), in a water bath or in a wax melter for 20-30 minutes, check if the consistency is homogeneous.
2. Using a spatula, scoop up a small amount of wax and carefully apply it to your hand. If the skin can withstand the temperature, you can start depilation.
   Take the wax on a wooden spatula and apply the mass to the skin in several layers (2-3, no more needed).
3. Glue the strip on top, just do not forget to leave a free edge at the bottom, so it will be more convenient to remove it.
4. Iron the strip with the palm of your hand, grab the free edge and rip against hair growth, remembering to press the skin with your other hand - this will reduce pain.
5. Remove wax residues with oiled wipes.
6. Treat the skin with oil or gel after depilation (this is also true after depilation with cold wax with ready-made strips).

How to remove hair with wax strips - video

Wax strips for face and body

You need to choose ready-made strips for depilation, taking into account:

• skin type. There are various additives in the impregnation of strips for dry, sensitive, oily and normal skin;
• size. Long (20 cm) and short (7 cm) strips are designed for depilation of different areas;
• duration of use. There are disposable strips with a layer of wax applied, there are reusable ones that can be washed and dried, then reused;
• base material - there are strips of paper and fabric;
• destination. For depilation of the face, arms, legs, bikini, strips with different types of wax are produced.

Popular manufacturers of wax strips for depilation - table

Wax strips - photo gallery

The Veet brand is the most famous on the Russian market, but it can be replaced with cheaper analogues of the same quality.
Deep Depil deserves mostly positive feedback from customers, but they say that the consumption of wax is high.
Shary strips are available for hair and skin of different types Lady Caramel strips are available with different additives and fragrances, so that depilation turns into a pleasant experience Cliven strips are quite expensive, from 450 rubles / pack, but the quality is worth it

Depilation of armpits with wax strips

Before the procedure, rinse off the deodorant and dry the skin with a towel. On the armpit area, you will need 2 different strips - on the top and on the bottom, because the hair grows there and there in different directions.

How to use the strips:

1. Raise your elbow so that the skin in your armpit is taut. Glue the strips according to hair growth - one up, one down and smooth.
2. You need to tear off the strip sharply and at the same time hold the skin with the other hand. You won’t be able to do all this on your own, so call someone from your family or a friend in advance for help.
3. Attempts to do the depilation alone most often ended in failure. Experience shows that either too much hair remains, or bruises on the skin.

Removal of hair on the abdomen and in the bikini area

It is not difficult to remove the “path” on the stomach, the technique is common - the strip is glued along the hair growth, comes off - against the growth. Only this area is very painful and before depilation it is worth lubricating the skin with an anesthetic.

In the intimate area, it will be possible to remove hair on your own only along the underwear line, on the pubis and inner thighs. For this, short wax strips with skin softening additives are produced. You won’t be able to make a deep bikini - it doesn’t make sense to cut the strips into narrow ones, they won’t capture the hair, and you can’t glue the wide ones in the genital area - the skin gathers in folds there, and for it you need to choose other methods of depilation.

Depilation of hands and feet

On the arms and legs, hair is removed in long strips from any manufacturer. When choosing, you need to pay attention only to the type of skin for which they are intended. So the procedure will be less traumatic and painful for the skin. Hair is removed in the usual way: the strip is glued along the hair growth, smoothed and sharply removed against the hair growth.

Facial hair removal

With the help of strips, you can remove the antennae above the upper lip and hair near the eyebrows. Before depilation, wash off makeup, steam the skin so that the hairs come out easier, prepare the strips. You can only remove hair on dry skin. Face strips are impregnated with a composition that slows down hair growth. Their difference from strips for the body and in shape - they are usually no longer than 7 cm.

Special short strips are produced for the face, but some women prefer to cut regular body strips into several parts and use them.

How to remove wax after depilation

After removing the wax strips, wax is always left on the skin, which is not washed off with water. There is a special lotion for the skin after waxing - it lasts for a long time, and it is suitable for removing any composition.

The packaging of the strips usually contains oil after depilation or several wipes soaked in such oil. If these napkins are not enough, then you can take olive or sunflower oil, drip it onto a clean, soft cloth and wipe the skin. You can apply a greasy cream to the depilation area, and then wipe it off with a napkin or attach a dry cloth to the skin and dry the body area with a hairdryer through it, then remove the melted wax from the skin.

Today we have to choose wax strips. Reviews about different manufacturers and brands of this tool are now very common. And sometimes they can be confusing. This, in turn, quite slows down the process of choosing and buying depilatory products. We'll try to figure out what's what. You should not think that some manufacturer produces terrible and ineffective products. Not at all. It’s just that wax strips of one company are suitable for someone, but not for someone. And so many are faced with rather mixed reviews. However, it is always possible to find opinions that are closest to reality. And now we will deal with it.

Why Wax

Let's start with you by thinking about why you need to choose wax strips for depilation. This question begins to worry women when they are faced with the task of getting rid of excess vegetation on the body in different places. After all, there are a lot of options for depilation:

• the use of wax;
• depilatory cream;
• spray;
• razor.

From all this, it is wax strips that receive almost always positive reviews. And they are used on different areas of the body. Why? The thing is that this option of depilation is the most effective. Strips with a root tear out hairs, which does not allow vegetation to quickly reappear. Plus, wax strips for depilation receive good reviews regarding their affordability. So many women prefer this method. Let's take a look at how to apply it, as well as figure out which wax strips are best for different parts of the body.

Usage

Regarding their application, wax strips receive good feedback from customers. You yourself can easily carry out waxing at home. How?

Just buy specialized strips in the store, and then thoroughly wash the desired area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. Now heat the wax (for example, with a hair dryer or between the palms), and then stick it on clean, dry skin. Smooth and tear off the strip with a sharp movement against hair growth. That's all. Process completed.

The remains of wax from the body must be removed with olive oil or special napkins. They must be sold with strips. As a result, you will get smooth skin without unnecessary redness. True, in especially sensitive places you will have to prepare for pain. But if you've ever had an epilation, then you can be sure: compared to it, waxing is just child's play. In this case, you will not even feel pain.

Delia Cosmetics

And now it's time to study what wax strips are getting reviews from their customers. We will consider the most popular companies. For example, Delia Cosmetics.

These strips are intended for depilation at home. They are suitable for both sensitive skin and less vulnerable areas (for example, hands, feet). True, it is better not to use them on the face - they are too large in size.

Such wax strips receive far from the best reviews. The price for them is average, but it can be very difficult to get this product. After all, Delia Cosmetics is a relatively new brand. And she is not yet able to compete with the same Veet.

The effect after using Delia Cosmetics strips is not particularly encouraging. The thing is that this product for depilation is not very good at pulling out hairs. Plus, many women claim that after using they had an allergic reaction. This can be especially seen by applying wax strips to the bikini area. Reviews about this product, as you can see, are not the best. In principle, Delia Cosmetics can be used when there are no other options in mind.

lady caramel

Next, you should pay attention to such goods as Lady Caramel. These are also fairly new wax strips. Reviews about them began to appear recently more and more often. Consider what kind of tool is in front of us.

As many customers say, "Lady Caramel" is a worthy competitor to the popular Vit brand products. These strips are not too expensive. This tool is intended, as a rule, for use in particularly sensitive places. But, for example, for the bikini zone, you will have to work hard. Otherwise, severe pain cannot be avoided.

By the way, "Lady Caramel" is a wonderful wax strips for the face. Reviews about them as a means of removing hairs in this area are positive. Plus, this product is usually used for depilation on the legs. Here, too, everything pleases - a minimum of pain and redness, a maximum result. Allergic reactions are extremely rare (usually in those women who, in principle, are prone to allergies).

Floresan

And here is another worthy competitor for Veet. These are Floresan wax strips. This product has been a leader in the market of goods and services for a long time. And he manifests himself mostly on the positive side. In any case, customers are satisfied.

"Floresan" - beautiful wax bikini strips. They receive extremely favorable reviews. As many buyers say, this tool is able to cope with even the smallest and ingrown hairs. With all this, the wax is easily removed from the skin.

The price also cannot but rejoice. For one package you will give only about 120 rubles. Much cheaper than for the same "Vit". Plus, Floresan is considered a fairly economical remedy. You can use one package for a long time. Of course, this is a significant plus, which customers must notice when leaving their opinions about this product.

Alvin D "or C

Next on the list is Alvin D "or C. These are wax strips that have appeared on the market for a long time. However, it should be noted right away: it is not so easy to find this product. After all, Alvin is often not imported due to the huge popularity of brand products Veet So, these strips for depilation can be found only in some regions of Russia.But for the modern buyer this is not a hindrance.

These are great wax strips for the bikini area. Reviews about "Alvin" can now be found on absolutely all review sites. Consumers claim that this tool ideally pulls out hairs. But in especially sensitive places you will have to practice - without this you will not be able to avoid very strong pain. If you use wax strips on your face and legs, then you can rejoice - the pain here is minimized.

Plus, "Alvin Dor" is not very expensive, but is spent quite economically. So you should pay attention to this product. If you manage to find it and order it, you won't regret it.

Veet

And now it's time to talk about the most popular product in the field of depilatory products. This is Veet. It is probably not worth saying that this wax exists in several forms. And each of them has its own characteristics and disadvantages.

For example, wax strips for the bikini area. Veet doesn't get good reviews in this category. Despite the popular brand, these strips are not the best choice for the intimate area. First, they rip off very badly. This, in turn, entails too much pain and redness.

Plus, wax strips for the Veet bikini area are not getting the best reviews because of their inefficiency and high cost. On average, for one package of such a product, you will give about 300-400 rubles. And enough for one use. At best - by 2. Not a particularly pleasant moment.

In addition, wax strips "Vit" reviews are not the best for their effectiveness. And this applies not only to options for the bikini zone, but to the entire product as a whole. Feelings after use do not add optimism, and the result can be achieved only after repeated application of wax to the same area on the body.

So, as you can see, "Veet" wax strips are not getting very good reviews. Bikini or any other area is processed, it doesn't matter. The main thing is that you will have to try hard to save this tool and achieve maximum results. But these strips are extremely affordable - you can buy them at any cosmetics store or supermarket.

beauty formulas

The next hair removal product is Beauty Formulas. These are inexpensive wax strips that many customers say will make you happy. Especially if you plan to get rid of excess facial hair or in intimate areas.

"Beauty Formulas" is a great solution. True, often it has to be ordered on the Internet. After all, this product does not appear very often on store shelves. However, it is still recognized by many customers as the best hair removal product imaginable.

Beauty Formulas - facial wax strips. Reviews about them are mostly good. Plant extracts do not cause allergies, and also make the skin soft and silky. And it pleases. After all, the absence of an adverse reaction, availability and price - that's what is important for women. And efficiency is a matter of course.

"Elfa Camomile"

It is also worth paying attention to such a tool as wax for depilation called "Elf Camomile". This is a very common product that has an average cost. True, you need to pay attention to him not because he is very good. The reason is somewhat different.

The thing is that "Elf Camomile" is mainly strips for the face. And they, as the customers say, are not particularly pleased with their results.

Plus, "Elf Camomile" quite often causes redness, itching and other allergic reactions. Not all buyers complain about this, but many do.

Markell

We would like to present you a new product. These are Markell depilatory wax strips. To be honest, they are often used not only for sensitive skin, as originally intended, but also for the process of hair removal in all areas, such as on the legs.

Customers claim that Markell will help you achieve long-term smooth skin. And all this for a small price. Plus, the strips are consumed extremely economically. So one package can be enough for 4-5 applications. These wax strips get positive reviews. There is only one drawback here. The thing is that it is extremely difficult to buy Markell products in a regular store. After all, all the counters were filled with the popular product of the Vit brand. But on the Internet you can order such strips without problems. Thus, pay attention to "Markell" - you will not regret the money spent on it.

Byly

We have almost completed the review of depilatory wax strips and their reviews. There is also a product on the market such as Byly with mint and green tea extract. Many consumers say that Byly is a product that works worse than a regular disposable razor. Numerous photos of the results of use are proof of this. However, Byly has a very low price. And if this is a decisive factor for you, then you can use this tool.

Results

Today we have chosen the best wax strips. "Vit" reviews in our rating, as you can see, are far from being the best. And all this because the buyers decided so. You can always find a cheaper and more effective means of depilation. For example, Markell or Lady Caramel. It is also worth paying attention to the tool that is not included in our rating. This is "Tanita" - the strips are not very expensive, but effective. And they compete well with the same Veet. It is this tool, along with the promoted brand, that can be found in all stores.

Choose the best wax strips for you. Reviews of many products you already know. So now it's time to try the remedies yourself!

Since ancient times, smooth skin without excess vegetation was considered a sign of good tone. Women in the Sultan's harems made incredible efforts to look perfect. In those distant centuries, epilation was carried out using beeswax. This became the prototype of modern wax strips. Now the epilation process is more adapted to quickly and painlessly remove even the smallest hairs. But why wax strips?

Benefits of epilation with wax strips

1. Unlike a razor and depilatory cream, wax strips can eliminate hair with a follicle. Until a new hair follicle is formed and hair begins to grow from it, a lot of time will pass. Wax strips leave the skin smooth for a long time.
2. Unlike electric epilators, which rip out hair from the root, wax strips remove a lot of hair at once. That is, the pain does not stretch, but disappear at once.
3. After wax strips, the legs remain smooth for several weeks. And new young hairs grow thin and invisible.
4. Wax strips can be used independently at home, unlike laser and photoepilation.
5. Removing unwanted hair does not take long. Complete cleansing of all areas of the skin will not take more than an hour.
6. Wax strips do not cause irritation and allergies, and it is also a relatively inexpensive and affordable procedure.

To be honest, I would like to point out the disadvantages of this procedure. Epilation with wax strips is quite painful, especially without a habit. To re-epilate, you will have to wait until the hairs grow back by 6-8 mm so that they are seized with wax. And this time you will have to hide your legs under your trousers. Waxing is contraindicated for varicose veins. If you have a high pain threshold and there are no contraindications to this cosmetic procedure, we will proceed to its direct implementation.

1. In order for the adhesion of wax to the skin to be maximum, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of slipping, that is, to degrease the surface of the hairs and epidermis. Wipe the skin with any alcohol composition - lotion, cologne or medical alcohol.
2. Wax strips are a dense but thin material that has been coated with a thin layer of cosmetic wax. In order for it to grab with the hair, it should be slightly melted. Wax melts at low temperatures, so holding wax strips between your palms is usually sufficient. Rub the wax strips in your hands for 20 seconds, and then open them and stick on the skin.
3. Please note that wax strips cannot be glued to a skin area with wounds, moles, cuts. It is better to carefully treat the area around.
4. If you use facial wax strips, it is much easier to cut small pieces from the large strip. So it will be more comfortable and economical.
5. After applying the strip, carefully smooth it over the hair growth. Then clench your teeth and with a sharp movement tear off the wax strip against hair growth. It is important to do this exactly against growth, since only such a mechanism ensures maximum smoothness of the skin.
6. After that, wipe the skin with any antiseptic - alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Decontamination of open wounds is a must. This protects the skin from infection and inflammation.
7. After that, lubricate the skin with any moisturizer. Often in the epilation kit, along with wax strips, there is a special cream from the manufacturer.
8. On this day, try not to injure the skin with additional exposure - do not use deodorant in the form of a spray, do not scrub the skin, do not sunbathe.

Very often, ingrown hairs are the result of various types of epilation. This is because the new young hair is not thick enough to penetrate the top layer of the skin. And it begins to grow under it, causing redness, swelling, sometimes suppuration. This is not a painful phenomenon, but spoils the appearance of the skin. What rules should be followed when epilating to avoid the appearance of ingrown hairs?

Regularly remove the dead skin layer with various scrubs. Regular exfoliation thins the epidermis to make it easier for the hair to break through. If you have a lot of ingrown hairs, you need to rub your skin regularly with a pumice stone to let them out.

To make the skin more supple and soft, use moisturizers. Cream, body milk and lotion saturate the epidermis with moisture and oxygen. It is very good to use cortisone ointment after epilation with wax strips. It heals microtraumas, slows down hair growth and prevents the appearance of ingrown hairs.

Use glycolic or salicylic acid to soften the skin and help ingrown hairs get out. These products have antiseptic and emollient properties.

Another useful tip for those who want to avoid ingrown hairs. Before waxing, thoroughly steam the skin with hot water. This will allow the pores to open up.

Epilation is a very traumatic phenomenon for the skin. After epilation, the skin is red and irritated. Chamomile ice can eliminate these symptoms. Ice constricts pores and blood vessels, which helps relieve swelling. Chamomile perfectly relieves redness and irritation of the skin. Prepare chamomile ice in advance to wipe the skin with it after epilation with wax strips. To do this, prepare a rich broth and pour it into molds. When the decoction is frozen, the universal skin soothing remedy will be ready.

1. Do not remove unwanted hairs during critical days. At this time, the woman's pain threshold decreases, she becomes more vulnerable and sensitive to pain.
2. If the pain from epilation becomes unbearable for you, you can take painkillers - ibuprofen, ketonal, etc. an hour before the procedure.
3. Very rarely, wax strips can cause allergic reactions. If you are allergic, you need to pre-treat a small area of ​​​​skin the day before the procedure. If after 24 hours no redness or irritation has appeared on the treated area, you can use the wax strips as directed.
4. If this is your first time waxing, start with your legs. When you get used to the pain a little, you can epilate more delicate areas - the bikini area and armpits.
5. After epilation with wax strips, sticky wax remains on the skin, which causes a lot of inconvenience. You can wash it off with hot water and cotton pads. Wax is perfectly removed with special aftershave products (even for men).

Looking beautiful is the duty and duty of every woman to herself. A thorough epilation of all areas of the female body allows the girl to be confident in her beauty. Look after yourself and be charming!

Video: how the whole process of depilation with wax strips takes place

No one paid attention, except that they attracted attention by the density of the cover and dark color. Now fashion dictates to completely get rid of this protective natural cover.

If the skin of your legs is not perfectly smooth, then showing up in a decent society is bad manners. They get rid of hairs on their legs in different ways: who shaves them, who treats them with peroxide, who brightens them.

Wax strips remain the best invented remedy so far. How to do depilation with wax strips at home, how to make them yourself?

To make wax strips at home, you need to prepare thick waterproof paper or durable fabric, from which to cut small strips, then you need to heat the wax to a tolerable temperature and apply it to problem areas of the body.

From above, fix the wax strips prepared at home, hold for a few minutes and remove them along with unnecessary hairs. It is best to choose cotton or linen fabric for the strips, cut them out somewhere in the palm of your hand.

Attention: make the length up to 15 cm, and the width - 10 cm, it turns out a rectangle, it needs to be hemmed from all sides, and the edges are processed on an overlock. Such strips can be used many times by lubricating them with warm wax.

Now you know how to make wax strips at home, and how to perform depilation without the help of specialists on your own.

The procedure for their application is not very pleasant, even painful, but with some skills, discomfort can be reduced.

1. Wax strips are applied only to cleanly washed skin. All kinds of pollution, such as dust, sweat, although not visible to the naked eye, interfere with the contact of wax with the skin. So it won't help much.
2. For the procedure, a separate day should be allocated. If possible, day off. The legs after such "pleasures" will need to rest. If they have to carry you on urgent business, it will not bring delight to them or you.
3. Before applying wax strips, it is advisable to soak in a warm bath. Even more effective is to steam the legs in almost hot water (so that they can withstand the temperature by touch). It is easier to remove hairs from relaxed, steamed skin. The pores expand, you will feel less pain.
4. Wax strips can also be applied to carefully prepared skin. Before that, rub them, folded in half, for half a minute, maybe a little more to warm up the wax. In the solid state, it is of little use.
5. Smooth the sticky wax strip in the direction of hair growth on the leg.
6. Give the wax time to cool slightly. The hairs will harden in the substance, will lag behind with it, coming out of the skin with the root.
7. Remove the strip with a jerk, against hair growth, holding the skin at the strip at one end with your fingers.
8. If it is too painful, then you need to postpone the procedure for several hours, and then try again - in fact, the procedure is tolerable, and there should not be excruciating pain.
9. With such a destructive effect, the skin needs help. You violate, albeit partially, its integrity. There is a risk of introducing microbes into the “holes”, therefore a special post-epilation cream is applied to the freshly treated skin.
10. The best is considered with tea tree supplements. There is no cream on hand - olive oil will do. It also makes skin velvety.
11. Now you give your legs a rest and restore strength, and you yourself fold the wax strips until the next time, and it will come in 3 weeks, when the hairs manage to grow back at least half a centimeter long.

Thus, there is an epilation with wax strips at home. This is one of the most effective ways, when the "vegetation" is removed for a long time, the skin becomes smooth and elastic, and the legs are attractive and well-groomed!

Experienced tips - how to make wax strips at home and use them correctly?

1. Before depilation, you need to look at the length of the hairs, they must be at least 5 mm, otherwise the results will be minimal.
2. It is important to take into account contraindications at the time of the procedure, to exclude various injuries, skin diseases, so that the body temperature is not higher than 36.6 degrees.
3. Doing depilation during menstruation and in the first week after menstruation is not recommended.
4. To make wax strips yourself, you need to purchase high-quality natural fabric and wax, strictly follow the instructions for using the products.
5. You need to remove the strip against hair growth, so as not to violate the integrity of the hairline.
6. Depilation is affordable and highly effective, it can be done at home without the help of a specialist.

Yes, beauty requires sacrifice, but only if they are not related to health. Take care of yourself. Now you know how to make homemade wax strips and wax depilation quickly and effectively.

If you still have questions, you can watch a video about depilation with wax strips at home and find answers to all the nuances of the procedure that interest you.

Remember that after using waxing according to all the rules, hair on problem areas will not grow for about 3 weeks. So it's up to you to decide whether to carry out the procedure or not, but the result promises to be stunning!

Video about wax strips for depilation