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If
using hot wax, be sure to heat the wax just above
body temperature. This allows them to be spread thinly and easily
over the area to be treated. The hair is then trapped in the wax as
the wax hardens and the unwanted hair can then be taken out by the
root as the wax is pulled back.
Cold
waxing or Persian waxing as it is also known, involves pressing
precoated strips directly onto the surface of the skin. The hair sticks
to the wax strip and comes out by the root as the strip is quickly
ripped back.
Bikini
waxing can cause the skin to sting afterward so it may be wise
to purchase a skin healing cream to soothe the distressed skin after
a hair removal session. At the same time, the skin will feel lovely
and smooth after bikini waxing as dead skin cells are also removed
when the wax is pulled off.
If the skin gets red or if bumps appear indicating irritation, wait
a few hours. They usually disappear a short time
after the hair removal session.
Bikini
waxing is probably not the best thing for diabetes sufferers
or anyone who has poor circulation. It can increase the chances of
infection.
To
save yourself needless discomfort, just try the wax on a small
area of skin first, preferably in a not so visible area.
If you don't have any reaction then you can go ahead and wax the bikini
area.
Some
prefer to use a good sun blocking cream right after
a bikini line procedure. This helps avoid the skin appearing darker
if it is exposed to the sun. Generally it is safe after 48 hours.
If it isn't already, just wait for the hair to be at least
an eighth of an inch long before trying to wax it.
To
make sure the wax can adhere closely to the skin, make sure there
are no lotions or oils on the skin. Just wash well beforehand and
make sure the area is thoroughly dry before attempting
to use the wax.
Here
is an important point to avoid burning yourself: Heat the wax to just
above body temperature so that the consistency is soft, not
runny. Just try it on a small area first to make sure it
is comfortable rather than just immediately spreading it over a large
area.
Some
are more intolerant of pain than others. If pain is a major factor
that puts you off bikini waxing, get a pain reducing gel or a numbing
spray from your local pharmacy. Just apply them about half
an hour to one hour before you have the waxing done so they have time
to numb the skin.
Hold the spatula applicator at about a forty five degree angle
as you spread the wax over the skin and make sure you apply
a thin layer in the direction the hair is growing.
If
you are using a cotton strip over the wax, then apply pressure and
rub in the same direction as the hair growth. Leave about one
third of the strip free. You then get a good grip on the
strip which enables you to pull it back in a firm, fast fashion minimizing
the discomfort.
It
helps if you pull the skin taut as you sharply pull
the cotton strip back.
Don't
lift the strip as you pull. In other words, pull back,
not up, out and back. Do it as fast as possible and as close to the
skin as possible.
Try
and remove the strip in one fast, clean, smooth action.
Trying to do it with a succession of pulls only increases the pain.
It could also result in patchy areas.
You
can use a warm moist towel to clean the skin afterwards
and remove any excess wax.
As
hair absorbs water, making it soft, it is wise not to bathe or shower
before bikini waxing. The hair needs to be tough, not soft,
to make sure it is easy to pull off.
Wear
lose clothes and lose underwear after waxing to avoid
the risk of irritating the skin and also the risk of getting ingrownhairs.
It's a good idea to exfoliate the skin twenty four
to forty eight hours after waxing. This prevent dead skin cells from
building up which can cause ingrown hairs in the bikini area. A Loofa
sponge is ideal for this.
Some may prefer to
have a professional carry out a bikini waxing session
at a beauty salong. For tips and suggestions on getting the best treatment
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