If you’re one of those who loves to wear beach shorts, floral bikinis and kimonos but wearing all this calls for a painful waxing session before flaunting those expensive piece of clothing. No doubt waxing is the most finest and equally a painful way of hair removal. A sharp razor and a good quality of shaving cream can definitely do the needful, but sometimes, waxing proves to be a much better hair removal method. Waxing not only removes larger chunks of hair with more speed than shaving, but also guarantees longer periods of smoothness.
Waxing at home is totally convenient and easy, but it won’t get you salon finished skin. So, if you're looking for a completely hygienic and secure way of hair removal, reaching out for a professional help is probably the best way to proceed.
Whether you're about to start waxing for the first time or you’re an ace player, here are some esthetician approved tips to help you get best results possible.
1. Test before your appointment
Firstly, before you even think of getting waxed at any part of your body, you need to keep one thing in mind that since every individual has a different skin type chances are that waxing might not suit every skin type. So, it is advisable to approach your dermatologist and inquire if your skin can bear waxing and if there would be any after effects depending on your particular skin type.
2. Tell your waxer everything
The best way to be relaxed during waxing is when your waxer knows everything from your fresh and open scars to your allergies and skin sensitivities prior to the service. More the waxer knows more he/she would try to minimise the pain by being less harsh while pulling out hair from more sensitive areas. Be vocal about what you feel during the treatment, if the wax is too hot on your skin or you’re experiencing some strange skin irritation. Tell your waxer regarding what kind of wax you need - normal strip wax or you want a strip free wax hair removal ?
3. Prep before hand
It is always advisable by the experts to exfoliate the skin using good and high quality of body scrubs or exfoliating creams and loofah. Doing this ensures that your pores are deeply cleansed and there’s no dust and sweat clogging in the pores. If the pores are clean it becomes easy to pull off the strip wax. This pre waxing tip makes the treatment less painful than usual as you have already cleared out the dead skin and dirt during exfoliation.
4. Get ready for the pain
As they rightly say“ There’s no beauty without embracing the pain”, waxing is hands down the most painful and nerve wrecking treatment and still people especially women undergo this torture at least once every month to keep up with the beauty standards. Refrain from having caffeine infused products or alcohol couple of days before your waxing treatment as it can help reduce pain, making the process a little more bearable. Experts suggest that you pop a pain reliever about 45 minutes prior to your appointment, but avoid aspirin, as it will induces blood flow. Though strip free wax hair removal technique is less painful as compared to regular strip wax.
5. Try to go to a saloon
Estheticians know their jobs well, it is always recommended to get waxed from a professional rather than do it yourself the strip wax from the local drug store. Waxing requires precision from perfect wax temperature to pulling off the strip wax in a correct way and direction. Since you’re already scared of the upcoming pain, it’s better not to take any risk. Waxing in salon enables the experts to work on difficult areas (underarms and bikini line) which you might not want to risk it by waxing them at home . Such areas are likely to be more sensitive, and can get bruised if not waxed correctly.
6. Proper After Care
Well, just getting up from your waxing seat with sticky hands and legs isn’t the end of the treatment. Taking a proper aftercare and maintaining it is as important as all that pre care you took. Estheticians advice not let your waxed skin get exposed to harmful sunlight or sea water until 24-48 hours as the pores are still open and are prone to catch infection and irritation.
Use of alcohol based products like perfumes and deodorants should be avoided for at least 2-3 days. As waxing pulls out the dead skin cells leaving you with a brand new layer of skin, you should avoid wearing skin tight clothes in order to help your skin breathe properly as a part of your after wax care routine.
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