What you need for home waxing. How to epilate with warm wax

Every woman who wants to have smooth, velvety and well-groomed skin should know how to properly wax.

How to do waxing?

Epilation is one of the most popular procedures, known since ancient Egypt. Queen Cleopatra herself got rid of excess hair with hot wax. This procedure is the removal of a hair, including its root (follicle), after which the hair follicle does not grow for a long time. Hair removal is a rather painful procedure and requires patience and the ability to endure pain from a woman. You can do it both in a beauty salon, and on your own at home. You can remove hairs from anywhere on the arms, legs, bikini area and under the arms. Contraindications for the use of waxing:

• the presence of a rash, acne, scratches, warts or cuts on the skin;
• the presence of infectious diseases characterized by fever (flu, acute respiratory infections);
• allergic reaction;
• varicose veins or thrombophlebitis at any stage;
• diabetes.

What is the main essence of the procedure?

For epilation on a cloth or napkin, a thin strip of wax is applied to the selected area of ​​​​the body in the direction of hair growth. It penetrates into the hair follicle and evenly hardens. Then, with a sharp movement, the napkin comes off the surface in the direction against hair growth.

The effect of such hair removal lasts for a month. At this time, a woman enjoys soft and velvety skin.

Such hair removal is suitable for all parts of the body where there are unwanted hairs. The procedure in the financial matter is not too expensive, and the average woman can afford it once a month.

During the day after the epilation procedure, it is not recommended:

• visiting the sauna and bath;
• application of perfumes and cosmetics;
• prolonged exposure to the sun (sunburn).

What types of wax are there?

There are three types of wax that you can use in a beauty salon, as well as purchase in specialized cosmetic stores and do this procedure at home.

1. Cold.
2. Warm.
3. Hot.

suitable for very delicate and sensitive parts of the body. In terms of time, it takes the most time, and is also quite painful. It can be used to remove hair of any length, including the smallest.

Hot wax epilation is the most common and not very painful method of hair removal. Most often, hair is removed in this way from less sensitive places: arms, legs and armpits. This technique is not safe and has its contraindications. For women whose upper or lower limbs are prone to thrombophlebitis or varicose veins, this procedure is not recommended. Hot wax can damage the walls of blood vessels, moreover, if the temperature is too high, there is a risk of getting a thermal burn, and this is very painful and unpleasant.

Warm wax epilation is the most gentle type of epilation. It is less painless because the wax is slightly heated and is great for all skin types and the most delicate skin areas. It has incorporated all the advantages of its predecessors: softness, speed of execution, hygiene and ease of use even at home.

Instructions on how to use the wax correctly are included with each jar.

How to properly wax hair removal?

Consider how to do waxing.

Preparing the desired area of ​​the skin. The optimal hair length for epilation is 5 mm. To do this, 3-4 days before the procedure, you should shave the necessary skin area with a razor. Immediately during the procedure, the skin area must be degreased: to do this, wash it with ordinary flower soap and rinse with warm water, then wipe dry.

Preparation of necessary materials for epilation. To do this, you need to make a water bath and take a small glass container in which you can melt the wax to a temperature of 40 degrees. To apply it, use a wooden spatula, it is very practical and easy to use. Also, do not forget to prepare the necessary thick paper napkins and strips of fabric of the required length. They are necessary in order to attach them to the wax and with a sharp movement to tear off the entire surface. Cosmetic or olive oil is necessary at the end of the epilation procedure. With the help of cotton pads dipped in oil, it is easy to remove residues from the skin without causing additional discomfort. After cleansing the skin of excess wax, it is recommended to treat its surface with a moisturizing lotion or spray, which slows down hair growth and prevents hairs from growing into the skin.

Carrying out the epilation procedure directly. Apply warm wax to clean and degreased dry skin. From above, tightly attach the prepared piece of fabric or paper napkin. Wait a few minutes and with a sharp movement tear off the strip from the surface of the skin against hair growth.

Waxing (waxing) is the removal of unwanted vegetation with the help of wax, it is considered one of the varieties of bioepilation. The method is one of the most popular in our time, both women and men. The result is longer than after using a razor or depilatory cream, but less long than, for example, after laser hair removal.

• 1. Features of waxes
• 2. Waxing
• 2.1. Waxing areas
• 2.2. Advantages
• 2.3. Flaws
• 2.4. Contraindications
• 3. Waxing at home
• 3.1. The choice of wax for home conditions
• 3.2. Helpful Hints
• 3.3. After the procedure
• 4. Answers to your questions

The method is used both in the salon and at home. It is considered a painful procedure, but regular use leads to a decrease in sensitivity, which means it becomes less painful.

Features of waxes

If you do waxing in the salon, the specialist determines which wax is right for you according to skin type, sensitivity, hair structure, etc., but if at home, then here's a reminder for you.

cold wax

It is dense in structure, differ in manufacturer, as well as in composition. You can buy it in ready-made strips or in a jar in the form of a paste or gel that does not require heating before use. Mainly used at home. If the wax for epilation is in strips, before use, it must be held in the palms of your hands for several minutes to warm up to body temperature, remove the top layer from the strip, then apply it tightly to the intended area, and tear off the strip with a sharp movement and so on until there is no hair.

Cold wax from a jar is applied in a thin layer to the intended area with a wooden or plastic spatula, in the direction of hair growth, a fabric strip is applied on top, which must be pressed tightly against the skin. With one sharp movement, the strip is torn off against hair growth, while pulling off, pull the skin, just below the strip, this will reduce the pain. We repeat the same steps and further, until there are no hairs left. It is not always possible to apply the wax properly, since it is difficult to regulate the layer of the composition and apply it evenly.

It is important to choose a good quality wax. There are pluses, cold wax for depilation, practically does not cause irritation, suitable for any type of skin, including sensitive ones.

Before the procedure, you can take painkillers in tablets, or a special ointment, which in turn reduces pain to a minimum.

warm wax

Low temperature wax is heated up to 40-45 degrees. It is used in salons, it can also be used at home. You can buy it in cartridges with a roller in the upper part, which in turn evenly distributes the wax on the intended skin area during the process. Designed for large surfaces of unwanted vegetation on the body (arms, back, legs). It is not recommended to use warm wax on sensitive areas (face, armpits, intimate area).

The wax cartridge is heated in the wax maker for about 20 minutes, it must take on a liquid state. Then the cartridge is removed from the wax maker, and applied with a roller to the intended area of ​​the skin according to hair growth, a paper strip is applied on top, which is pressed tightly against the skin. With one sharp movement, the strip is removed against hair growth, and so on until the last hair. Periodically, the composition must be heated in a wax melter so that it does not cool down. After the manipulation, cosmetic products are necessarily applied to soothe and moisturize the skin.

Hot wax

The most used type of wax for depilation, mainly used in the salon, because if it is not warmed up correctly, you can get burned. The procedure with hot wax is almost painless, unlike cold and warm. Hot wax epilation is used on all parts of the body, including intimate areas.

Hot wax is heated to a temperature of 50-60 degrees for up to 40 minutes, and becomes liquid, after which it is applied to the intended area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin, after waiting a few seconds, the wax is removed with fingers or specially prepared strips, with one sharp movement against hair growth. Due to its temperature, the composition heats the skin, the pores expand, thereby depilation is faster and less sensitive.

If for some reason you decide to do hot wax hair removal at home, then you can buy it in jars, cassettes, in order to avoid any unpleasant consequences during the procedure (for example, a thermal burn), it is recommended to contact a qualified specialist, or before how to start hair removal to study as much as possible the methodology of the procedure and gain practical skills.

Waxing

Here we will talk about which areas can be waxed, what advantages, disadvantages and contraindications the procedure has.

Areas for waxing

1. face (eyebrows, mustache, chin, etc.);
2. intimate parts of the body (superficial bikini or deep bikini (Brazilian hair removal);
3. other parts of the body (arms, armpits, abdomen, back, buttocks, legs).

Advantages:

• considered bioepilation, i.e. without harm to your health;
• suitable for both men and women;
• during the procedure, the skin is cleansed not only of hair, but also of dead cells;
• over time, hair grows thin and sparse;
• the use of wax for several years gives you the opportunity to get rid of unwanted vegetation forever, or at least do epilation less often.
• skin smoothness lasts an average of 2 to 4 weeks, possibly longer;
• suitable for almost all structures and types of hair;
• the effect is longer than after shaving;
• can be used at home;
• when properly carried out, it should not cause irritation.

Flaws:

• the procedure is painful, but with each subsequent procedure it becomes tolerable;
• hair length 4-5 mm is required;
• there may be irritation and redness on the skin, for a short time;
• possible ingrown hairs.

Contraindications:

• individual intolerance;
• various skin diseases;
• viral infection or fungal;
• damage to the skin, the presence of wounds;
• diabetes;
• phlebeurysm;
• large moles;
• during pregnancy or lactation (individually).

Waxing at home

People often ask how to apply wax, how to use wax and how to pluck a strip for hair growth or against, in this instruction you will find answers to these questions:

1. before epilation, be sure to prepare the intended area on the body, scrub, clean and dry, then wipe thoroughly with an antiseptic solution;
2. the next step, apply talc or baby powder (this way you injure your skin less);
3. we apply the composition with a wooden spatula according to hair growth, then we apply a paper strip, pressing it tightly against the skin, remove the strip together with wax against hair growth, in one sharp movement;
4. repeat the procedure until all the wax along with the hair is removed from the surface of the skin;
5. if there are single hairs left, do not worry, they can be removed with tweezers.

The choice of wax for home conditions

• for home conditions, warm or cold wax is more suitable, and hot, if used incorrectly, can burn your skin;
• when choosing wax, pay attention to the features of your hairline, skin type, area for epilation.

1. Before the procedure, be sure to read the instructions that are indicated on the packaging of the purchased wax.
2. Before applying the wax, it is recommended to conduct a test to exclude the possibility of an allergic reaction by applying a small amount of the composition on the wrist, and wait for a while, if there are no reactions, redness, irritation, then this hair removal suits you.
3. It is recommended to do depilation in the first week, 2-3 days after the menstrual cycle, since during this period the skin is less sensitive.
4. If you are too sensitive to pain and have a low pain threshold, you can use a special cream or take an analgesic tablet before the procedure.
5. The hairs should be 4-5 mm, if less, then they may not be captured, and if the procedure is longer, it becomes more painful.
6. If you have an event ahead of you, and you decide to do wax depilation, then it is recommended to do it at least a few days in advance, it often happens that the skin after epilation has redness.
7. Before the planned epilation, it is not recommended to stay in the sun or in solariums for about 2 days.
8. If the wax is to be used on the face, the temperature must be lower than for the rest of the body.
9. The composition should be soft in consistency.

After the procedure

• wax residues after depilation can be removed with vegetable or olive oil by soaking a cotton pad in it and wiping the skin with it;
• after the procedure, it is recommended to use a cosmetic product after depilation to moisturize and soothe the skin;
• it is advisable to wear clothes made of natural fabrics after the procedure to avoid irritation;
• after the procedure, you may experience discomfort in the form of slight pain, (tingling, heat sensation) do not worry, this should not last long, most often the discomfort disappears within an hour;
• after epilation, you can use a cream that slows down hair growth and apply it every 3 days, this will allow you to feel the smoothness of the skin more time;
• you can not take water procedures in the area where the depilation was performed. Because it can cause irritation;
• do not use deodorants, perfumes, alcohol-containing lotions on the depilated area;
• avoid direct sunlight for about a few days, but if you have not been able to avoid the sun, in such cases it is recommended to use a sunscreen;
• to prevent ingrown hair, after 3 days after depilation, use body scrubs, the allowable rate of scrub use is up to 2 times a day.

Answers to your questions

Can pregnant women do waxing?

It is impossible to answer this question in the affirmative, since everything is purely individual and it is better to contact your doctor with this question. The thing is that during pregnancy, waxing can provoke varicose veins, since during pregnancy the walls of blood vessels are more loose and prone to damage. And of course, everything related to pain is contraindicated for pregnant women. Therefore, it is better to refrain from waxing during pregnancy, the only reliable and safe way to get rid of excess vegetation for girls in position is shaving.

How long does it take for hair to grow back after waxing?

The effect of waxing lasts for two to four weeks, depending on how well the procedure is carried out and whether all conditions are met, you can read about this above.

How long should hair be for waxing?

The ideal hair length for waxing is 4-5 millimeters, anything less can remain on the surface of the skin. If the length exceeds 4-5 mm, then depilation can be painful.

If you remove body hair with roots, then over time they will completely stop growing. We propose to consider how waxing of the bikini area, on the face, underarms is carried out at home, how long the effect lasts, and also what are the salon prices of the procedure.

Hair removal features

Wax hair removal has been a method of getting rid of unwanted vegetation since ancient times. Of course, earlier only girls from noble families could afford it, ordinary people had to make do with tar. Since then, the methodology has not changed much.

For natural hair removal, ordinary candle wax is not used, there are special formulations. Most often they are a combination of beeswax and paraffin, which have excellent density values, but they quickly heat up on the stove. For very sensitive, allergy-prone skin, water-soluble formulations of sugar, water are used; the mixture is prepared according to the type of shugaring paste (sometimes with resin), but wax is also added, citric acid is completely excluded.

Many companies present finished products on the market, divided into several types:

• Cold wax - Choco-Milka, Wax Bar, Epil, Beauty Image;
• Warm Wax - Byly Depil, Lyconproducts, Amie, New Style, View Topic;
• Hot wax - Depileve, Perron Rigot, Yabb, Ehu, IRISK PROFESSIONAL.

Video: armpit hair removal with hot wax

How to choose wax

The main difference between waxes is the temperature of use. By definition, it becomes clear that there are warm, cold and hot remedies. Bioepilation with cold wax is used for very delicate, sensitive parts of the body, with sparse hair, most often it is the area of ​​the upper lip (moustache), eyebrows, epilation of arms and legs, armpits.

Warm technology is applied to other parts of the body in order to remove hair of medium density and thickness - this is an intimate procedure, cleansing of unwanted vegetation on the arms and legs, armpits.

Hot wax epilation is the most dangerous, but the most effective procedure. This technique removes hair from the bikini, legs, arms, all parts of the body except the face, of any thickness and density. At the same time, in comparison with others, it is tolerant in terms of pain.

How to properly epilate

Epilation cold wax recommended for girls with no experience. It is sold in almost any cosmetic store in the body care section. Cold wax is applied to special paper strips that are glued to the skin. The main advantage of the technique is that such strips can be used repeatedly, and after the session there are no traces left, with the exception of red spots.

Depilation film wax- a good solution for thin hair, it has its advantages and disadvantages:

1. She will not be able to remove dense vegetation;
2. Not as effective as other methods, after the tapes there is a lot of excess left;
3. But the strips are easy to buy, the Veet brand is very popular.

Purchased strips are rubbed with palms to give them elasticity, so you heat the wax to body temperature. After that, a tape is glued onto the previously defatted skin. You need to glue against hair growth, but pull - in its direction. You need to act quickly, otherwise the wax will simply gently peel off and there will be no effect.

Photo - Before and after epilation of hands

Home hair removal warm wax at home is much more attractive in terms of performance, although some experience is required to complete it. Wax is heated for a couple, with the help of a special spatula, according to growth, it is applied to unwanted vegetation. It is waited from 20 seconds to minutes until it hardens, after the edges of the wax “spots” rise, with a sharp movement against hair growth, the product is pulled away along with the hair. This is repeated as needed. Pros and cons:

1. Not economical. Cannot be reused like film wax;
2. Painfully;
3. On very sensitive skin, bruises, redness from the warmth of the product, even burns can remain;
4. But it copes well with almost any vegetation and is quite affordable.

Photo - Armpit epilation

Professional epilation hot wax is the most effective technique of all listed for eliminating absolutely any hair. Here, a hot mixture is applied to the skin along the hair growth (naturally, not boiling water, but the temperature of the mass is much higher than that of warm wax), you will need to wait a minute until it hardens, then pry off the edges and tear off the film. This epilation is suitable for cleansing arms, legs, bikini, deep bikini, underarms. The main advantage is that it is not as painful as using the strips, because the skin heats up and does not feel the pinpoint tears of the hair.

Cons and pros:

1. After the session, bruising often appears;
2. Possible burns, redness, inflammation;
3. Cannot be done during pregnancy and menstruation.

It is inexpensive to buy wax for epilation on the websites of online stores or in professional salons and retail outlets. Most often, the price is posted in open sources, the cost of wax ranges from 500-3500, depending on its properties. Women's forums at first advises using a product with the addition of natural resins and oils.
Video: wax hair removal above the upper lip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru-BY1P1Cm8

Deep bikini

This type of depilation needs to be discussed separately. At any time of the year, girls strive for complete smoothness in the intimate area. The optimal hair length for removal is 4-7 mm, if it is shorter, the wax will not capture the strand, and if it is longer, the procedure will be more painful and last longer.

Instruction how to carry out hair removal in the delicate area at home:

1. You need to wash, but after a shower, do not apply any lotions or gels to the treatment area - they will reduce the “stickiness” of the wax, it is recommended not to use even deodorants;
2. A little secret: to reduce the sensitivity of the skin, rub it before waxing with oatmeal flour or semolina;
3. We recommend using warm wax for this procedure. We warm up the product, apply it on the body, while it is better to take a horizontal or semi-sitting position. After half a minute or a minute, we pull off the wax with a sharp movement against hair growth, repeat the manipulation;
4. After the end of the session, you need to apply a soothing ointment to the body, for example with an extract of arnica, chamomile or sage, and put on clean natural linen without laces and obvious seams.

Photo - Wax in cartridges

The cost is the highest among all types of procedures, because. it is quite difficult to correctly perform this process and achieve the result as in the photo the first time. If you pull the vegetation in the wrong direction, or apply wax incorrectly, then there is a high probability that the strand will grow under the skin, which causes a lot of inconvenience. You also need to know how to wash off the wax after epilation. For this, at home, simple sunflower oil is most often used, but it is advisable to use baby oil, for example, Jonsson Baby. You can buy special solutions, but they are quite expensive - from 550 rubles.

Waxing the bikini area has very good reviews, the effect lasts about a month, but after the first session, the hair grows much less thick, thick, and hard. To avoid ingrown hairs, we recommend doing a soft cocoa scrub every week.

Peeling recipe:

A tablespoon of cocoa powder, a teaspoon of butter, a teaspoon of sugar, stir the mixture thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is formed, then apply to the fingertips and massage the skin with soft circular movements. Continue the action for 5 minutes, after another 3 leave on the dermis, then rinse with warm water. We recommend using the same scrub if you use an epilator or shugaring on certain areas.

Aesthetic cosmetology is a rather expensive industry, now waxing is popular and prices are rising, so we advise you to undergo special training and remove vegetation for yourself for free. You can sign up for courses in any city.

Epilation of legs, arms, bikini area, axillary area often takes place using a razor. But, as it turns out, such methods do not bring long-term results. Waxing at home- this is the best and very impressive option for removing excess vegetation. Yes, the procedure is quite painful, but the duration of the result can reach a month.

Waxing has contraindications for use, which is associated with pain, as well as possible skin irritation. The advantages of the presented type of hair removal from the skin include financial benefits, and the ability to carry out the procedure yourself at home. Knowing exactly how to do wax depilation with hot wax correctly, you can avoid most of the problems that are fixed after the procedure. These include itching and irritation, ingrown hairs and other troubles. The article provides a complete instruction for hair removal.

Waxing is similar to using an epilator - the procedure involves removing hair along with the bulbs. Such removal is painful, but is often used, because the result is enough for almost a month.

Other advantages include thinning of hairs, as well as the lack of devices necessary for hair removal. The first advantage is characterized by the regular use of wax epilation - the hairs become thinner, and later disappear altogether, which has a positive effect on the appearance of the skin. The second advantage allows you to quickly and easily carry out depilation at home on your own - it is important to take into account the rules and contraindications.

The disadvantages of the presented method of hair removal are much more:

• the procedure is painful - for especially sensitive girls, it is recommended to take painkillers, often the skin is treated with a special spray;
• the paraffin used contains a lot of fragrances and other components that cause an allergic reaction on the skin;
• for a positive result, you should wait for hair growth up to 4 mm;
• waxing during pregnancy can cause bruising of the skin, which is associated with increased blood pressure;
• there is a high probability of the formation of ingrown hairs, but with timely peeling of the skin, this trouble does not occur.

This is important: The disadvantages of waxing should be taken into account unconditionally, because girls often face unpleasant consequences, the elimination of which takes more than one week.

What is the best mix to buy?

Removing hair with wax at home requires the right choice of the main component. The preparation of the composition, as well as the epilation itself, depends on its type. The following types of wax can be purchased from a pharmacy or specialist shop:

• Cold- used to remove even the smallest and finest hairs on the skin. It is recommended to use the composition for sensitive areas of the skin, although the use of cold wax is quite painful.
• Hot- is used everywhere, because it significantly reduces pain. The only drawback of using for depilation is the possible receipt of a thermal burn. Hot wax has contraindications in the form of a ban on use for varicose veins - hot wax dilates blood vessels, which negatively affects their condition.
• Warm- the most convenient to use, used to remove hair from sensitive skin. But such a composition is much more expensive than other representatives, although it is recommended by masters for hair removal at home.

The choice of the type of wax determines its further preparation, as well as possible complications and features in the application. This will be discussed further.

How to do hair removal at home

Now we should consider in more detail the whole procedure, how to do waxing with warm wax, hot and cold. Are there significant changes in the differential temperature?

Preparing the skin for depilation

The skin is pre-prepared for depilation. As mentioned above, the recommended hair length is at least 4 mm. To do this, 5-7 days before epilation, you should shave the places to be processed in the future - this time will be enough for the growth of the required length. Also, you should first peel the treated areas - this will allow you to remove hair as much as possible. Peeling is carried out the day before the intended depilation. Immediately before applying wax to the skin, it should be degreased with lotion, talcum powder and other means so that the wax is in better contact with the surface to be treated.

Preparing the mixture

Before depilation, it is necessary to prepare wax, depending on its type. It is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Cold wax is already purchased strips or patches. Before gluing to the treated area, they are heated in the hands. Warm wax is also purchased ready-made in the form of special cassettes, the plates of which apply the composition in an even layer. The hardest thing to prepare is a hot composition - here you will need to weld a mass consisting of beeswax, paraffin and rosin. Melt 100 g of wax, 50 g of paraffin and 200 g of rosin in a water bath. It is important to mix all the ingredients thoroughly to achieve a uniform mixture. Bringing to a boil should not be - just melt the ingredients. As soon as the mixture becomes uniform, the container is removed and cooled to a temperature acceptable to the skin.

Depilation

Having chosen and prepared the composition for depilation, you can proceed to the very removal of hairs. To do this, the mixture is applied to the growth of hair on the legs, arms, intimate area - any area to be depilated.

Skin epilation is carried out in the following sequence:

• with a spatula or hand, apply the wax composition to the treated area - the composition is applied only after the fact, do not treat the entire surface at once;
• use napkins larger than the applied strip of wax;
• glue the napkin and carefully smooth it over the hair growth;
• do not hold the strip for a long time, remove it with a sharp jerk against hair growth.

Practical tip: Depilation on your own can be more painful than when you turn to the master. This is due to his own self-pity and a weak jerk when removing the strip.

Skin care after depilation

Waxing at home must meet all the requirements, so after the procedure, careful skin care should be carried out. As after hair removal with a depilator, waxing prohibits taking hot baths, visiting saunas and being exposed to ultraviolet radiation for 2 days. You should not apply various cosmetics to the skin and use perfume. Immediately after removing the remaining wax from the skin, you can use a moisturizing lotion.

Contraindications

Depilation using a wax composition is prohibited in the following cases:

• with individual intolerance to the composition;
• in the presence of chronic diseases in the stage of their exacerbation;
• in the presence of infectious diseases;
• when diagnosing diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2;
• in the presence of injuries of the skin of a mechanical nature - abrasions, cuts, unhealed scars;
• with skin lesions in the form of dermatitis, acne, allergic reactions, psoriasis and other rashes;
• do not treat places with the manifestation of varicose veins.

Depilation should be carried out on the legs, in rare cases on the arms, in the bikini area and underarms. It is not recommended to resort to epilation on the face - this will lead to serious injury to the skin and prolonged healing. Waxing is an effective procedure with long-term results, but it is very painful. This cost-effective hair removal can be easily done at home. Surprisingly, the girls prefer to carry out the presented procedure at parties - they are amused by the removal of strips from each other. Some find it less painful. Others simply feel sorry for themselves and do not dare to make an independent breakthrough. In any case, with strict adherence to the rules and recommendations, wax depilation will not cause big problems both during the procedure itself and after.

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Biodepilation or waxing

Description of the procedure

Biodepilation or waxing This is one of the most popular and effective ways to remove unwanted hair these days. Its main advantage is that this procedure is a guarantee of safety for the skin and for the health of the patient as a whole. Biodepilation can be carried out for people with abundant or medium vegetation.

So, what is the procedure of wax depilation? In this way, unwanted hair is removed using wax heated to certain temperatures. The mechanism of biodepilation is quite simple. During this procedure, the hair follicle is not affected, therefore, the follicle is not destroyed, but only the hair shaft is removed. Due to the preservation of the bulb, the hair begins to grow again after a while. This usually happens after 3 weeks. However, the new hair grows no longer as dark and stiff as the previous ones, so after several waxing procedures, it is possible to achieve that the hairs become almost invisible.

Biodepilation or waxing is carried out in beauty salons that have permission to perform such medical procedures, and only by professional cosmetologists.

With this procedure, women can get rid of unwanted hair on the legs, arms, armpits, bikini area, as well as the mustache above the upper lip. Sometimes men also use wax depilation, most often removing hair on the back, chest and arms.

Indications and contraindications for the procedure

Like any other type of hair removal, waxing has certain indications and contraindications. It is worth noting that before going through this procedure for the first time, it is advisable for clients to consult a cosmetologist who will help identify possible individual contraindications.

Common indications for waxing procedures include:

Abundant growth of unwanted hair in a certain area of ​​the body (legs, armpits, bikini area);

Increased hair density in men on the arms, chest, back or chin;

Increased levels of sensitivity and allergic reactions during regular shaving in men.

Contraindications for waxing

Biodepilation has several general contraindications, the main of which is varicose veins in the area where the procedure is performed. Also, it is impossible to remove hairs in this way in case of acute or chronic skin diseases, external manifestations of herpes, diabetes mellitus. Problems can arise if the patient has an individual intolerance and allergy to wax components. The procedure must be carried out with extreme caution when there are benign neoplasms on the skin in the form of warts, moles or papillomas. You can not do wax depilation in areas where the integrity of the skin is broken (scratches, cuts, deep scars, purulent diseases). Also, waxing is contraindicated for pregnant women and during the feeding period.

Advantages and disadvantages of waxing

Waxing- This is a common cosmetic procedure, which, like others, has its pros and cons.

Advantages

Quite a long-lasting effect, increasing after each procedure

Quality assurance when removing unwanted hair, in case wax depilation was carried out by a professional cosmetologist

The whole process does not require a lot of time (maximum hour and a half, depending on the scale of waxing)

The level of soreness and the risk of irritation is minimized due to the treatment of the skin with special mixtures before and after the procedure.

Instantaneous effect is achieved on fairly large areas of the body in the shortest possible time

Biodepilation can be done to people with any type and color of hair - the result will be equally good

If the patient has contraindications to hardware hair removal (oncology, metal implants, metal intolerance), biodepilation will be an excellent replacement

With regular repetition of the procedure, a decrease in hair growth and a weakening of the entire hairline in the depilated area are noticeable

Compared to some other types of unwanted hair removal, waxing is relatively inexpensive.

You can do it yourself at home.

Flaws

Despite the instant and high-quality removal effect, it still remains temporary. And for the second procedure, the hair must be grown to a certain length, which is not always acceptable for aesthetic reasons.

If the depilation master does not heat the wax enough, the result will be uneven, if it overheats, you can get burned.

Hot wax patients are contraindicated if they have problems with peripheral circulation.

In some cases, ingrown hairs may be a problem. This is due to frequent biodepilation, as a result of which the hairs are deformed under the skin and grow incorrectly. How to get rid of ingrown hairs read on our website.

Despite the use of special tools, biodepilation remains one of the painful methods, which may be unacceptable for patients with a low pain threshold.

Preparation for the procedure

For waxing, you need to choose the right time and, no matter how strange it sounds, listen to your body. When you feel unwell, nervous or especially sensitive to pain, it is better to wait a little with the procedure. It is not advisable to do biodepilation during menstruation and shortly before them. During these periods, the body of a woman reacts especially sharply to pain.

Exfoliation should be performed 3 days before and 3-4 days after the procedure to prevent ingrown hairs, and then once a week.

In order for the process of removing unwanted hair with wax to be the least painless, you must first prepare your skin for this. It should be soft, so you should take a shower or bath. However, you do not need to use moisturizers. They will cover the skin with a protective film, which will complicate the depilation process.

Already in the salon, the beautician must treat the surface of the skin with special means that will help reduce the level of pain, disinfect, and improve the adhesion of wax to the skin.

At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to apply an oil or lotion that will nourish and soften the skin, as well as slow down subsequent hair growth and prevent irritation.

The mandatory conditions before the procedure include the fact that the length of the hairs must be at least 5 millimeters.

It is worth noting that biodepilation is not recommended after unsuccessful chemical hair removal (using special lotions or creams). Also, it is impossible to carry out repeated biodepilation earlier than 10 days after the previous procedure.

Depilation with hot and warm wax should be carried out with rubber gloves.

The course of the procedure

As mentioned earlier, biodepilation is carried out using wax. There are three types of wax to remove unwanted hair:

Solid hot wax is used for abundant hairline

Low temperature (warm) wax suitable for fine hair

Soft cold wax is used for all skin types

Hot wax procedure

The biodepilation procedure itself consists of several stages:

1. To begin with, the wax is heated in the so-called jar wax melter to 80 degrees Celsius so that it melts, while the operating temperature of the hot wax should be 45-60 degrees Celsius. To do this, use hot wax in tablets, cubes or granules. This process takes from 3 to 15 minutes depending on the raw materials used, the granules melt very quickly. The consistency of the wax should be like thick sour cream. While the wax is melting, the beautician must prepare the patient's skin for the procedure. In order for waxing to give the best effect, each hair must be completely covered with wax. The specialist treats the necessary area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin with a special lotion or chlorhexidine for its disinfection, as well as special talc or baby powder to slow down the sweating process for a while. All this will subsequently help the wax to lie perfectly on each, even the smallest hair.

2. The beautician must evaluate the temperature of the wax on his wrist.

3. Then the wax is applied to the desired surface of the body in the direction of hair growth, using a special spatula made of wood. We wait 3 seconds, then we pick up the wax with our fingers and tear it against hair growth and parallel to the skin, which we must hold with the other hand. The end that we pick up should be thicker. Hot wax can be applied to one area of ​​the skin up to 3 times, and you can also apply wax on wax if you get a very thin layer. Bikini waxing is carried out in small "buns" to minimize pain.

4. Remove the remaining hairs and ingrown hairs with tweezers.

5. Then comes the next stage of biodepilation, during which the surface of the body is treated with chlorhexidine and talc. They help to completely remove wax residues from the skin. At home, every time after taking a shower, wipe the skin with chlorhexidine.

Depilation with hot wax is carried out in the area of ​​​​the armpits, bikini and face.

Warm wax procedure

For this procedure, you will need special paper strips, which are sold in rolls, and you need to cut them yourself into the desired strips, or already cut.

1. Wax is heated in a wax melter to a temperature of 40-50 degrees. This process takes about half an hour. Warm wax is available in cartridges, it may contain various additives (aloe, chamomile, cocoa, honey, algae, rose, etc.). Wax should not be cold or hot, as the procedure may not work.

2. The beautician treats the skin with a special depilatory product (lotion, cream or emulsion). The emulsion with menthol is very good in this regard, as it reduces the pain of the procedure.

3. After 1-2 minutes, take a wax cartridge and apply wax to the skin along the hair growth, approximately the size of a strip. We put a strip on the wax, leaving a free edge for which we will tear. We hold the skin at the free edge and tear against hair growth parallel to the skin. Knees and elbows are processed in a bent state. Wax should not be applied to the same area several times, wax should not be applied to wax. Warm wax is applied in a thin layer.

4. After the procedure, we treat the skin with special products after depilation (lotions, milk, oils or emulsions). After lotions, be sure to take a shower, as dirt will stick to the skin. Oil can clog pores, so the best option is an emulsion.

Hair removal with warm wax is carried out on the legs, arms, abdomen, back, chest, face, it is not advisable to use it in the bikini area and armpits.

The course of the procedure with cold wax

Cold wax strips are sold in regular stores. The strip is heated between the palms, then one half is torn off and applied to the previously cleaned skin surface along the hair growth, smoothed well and torn off against the hair growth.

Cold wax is much less effective than hot and warm wax. Although it can be used on any part of the body.

Depending on the individual characteristics of each patient, the effect of biodepilation can last up to a month. Then the hair removal procedure can be repeated. By the way, it was noticed that the more procedures were done, the less unpleasant sensations arise each time, because. the body gradually gets used to the procedure, and the hair becomes thinner each time and grows more slowly.

Number of procedures and expected effect

After the biodepilation procedure, the effect is immediately visible - as a result, the skin relief is leveled, the hairs that grow later become thinner and paler. To completely get rid of unwanted "vegetation" on certain areas of the body, you need to undergo 4-6 epilation procedures with hot or warm wax with an interval of 2-4 weeks.

Thus, after a one-time waxing procedure, the hairs do not grow for about 2-3 weeks.

This method of hair removal does not need any special devices. The main material is wax, which plays a major role in this procedure. The final effect of waxing and possible sensitivity to it directly depend on how professional the waxing master is and what kind of wax is used.
In the matter of choosing wax, it is best to trust a specialist beautician, because. its choice depends on some of the features described earlier (skin type, growth intensity, epilation area). Only a beautician knows all the nuances.

Waxing at home

At home, wax depilation can be done with cold or warm wax according to the same rules as described above. Carrying out the procedure with hot wax requires certain skills and compliance with safety precautions, therefore it is better to carry out hot wax depilation in the salon with a qualified master or take training courses.

Waxing: video

Hot wax hair removal video

Video depilation with warm wax

Skin care after waxing

After completing the procedure for removing unwanted hair with wax, you must follow a few simple recommendations:

Two days after the procedure, refrain from visiting saunas, baths and a solarium
Try to hide the areas of the body that have been epilated from the sun. Ideally, apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.
If the hairs have grown again, and there is no desire or opportunity to repeat the biodepilation procedure, then they need to be removed only using a special depilatory cream or tweezers
If biodepilation is carried out in the summer, then sunscreen should be used immediately after the procedure.

There are several ways to enhance the effect after biodepilation.
First, you can apply ultrasonic treatment. This procedure is also performed in salons or clinics. The skin is treated with special agents that contain ions and molecules that penetrate the epidermis during ultrasound. This method helps to reduce the rate of cell division, and, consequently, hair growth.

There are also special lotions against hair growth. Thanks to the special substance contained in them, the lotion acts on the hair follicle and kills its germ cells. In this way, you can significantly increase the time between biodepilation procedures. If this lotion is then applied regularly, then it will not only slow down hair growth, but also to its depletion and subsequent complete disappearance. Such products are enriched with moisturizing and emollient components that soothe the skin and serve as an antiseptic.