Can I do my own waxing?
November 10, 2008 by admin
Yes, you can do your own waxing but some areas are more suited to wax yourself than others. Before you do any waxing it would be a good idea to visit a professional waxer to watch their technique and to know what the process feels like when someone who has experience does it for you. Some areas such as bikini, Brazilian, male genitals need the skin to be held taut and these areas are not recommended to try yourself. Some areas you just can’t reach and need someone else to wax such as the back and backside area. There are some basic safety issues to make sure you put in place but otherwise easier to handle and reach areas like the lip, chin, eyebrows, toes and legs should be less of a problem.
What to expect if I do my own waxing?
- It is normal for the skin to look red and bumpy for up to 24 hours.
- If the hair roots are large and the hair is course, pinpricks of bleeding can occur.
- Pain – it will hurt! Everyone is different though and some people experience discomfort and others pain. Some people find it gets easier the more often they have it done.
- If the redness and bumps don’t disappear or are severe, then have the area checked by a health professional
What do I look out for?
- Make sure the hair is long enough, 6 -10mm or ¼’-1/2inch is best, otherwise the wax will not be able to grip the hair properly.
- Some people take a mild painkiller beforehand to help reduce any swelling and pain through the waxing process.
- Try to relax, the more tense the more it seems to hurt.
- Pregnancy and around the time of menstruation make it much more painful in some people, so try to avoid these times if you can.
- Make sure the temperature of the wax is not too hot – wax burns are unpleasant as it is difficult to remove immediately. Test on the back of your hand.
- Always pull the strips off in the direction of the hair follicle.
- Do not wax before or after heavy exfoliation.
- Do not wax if you have been using Retin A products or are diabetic.
- If you are worried how your skin will react – try a small test patch on your leg first so you can see how you will react.
- Use a moisturiser that will soothe and calm the skin after waxing.
- Consider making an appointment with a professional waxer to see how to wax correctly.
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