5 at-Home Waxing Tips from the Pros ...

No matter what age you are - unwanted body hair is a fact of life, which becomes especially annoying in the summer. Can you imagine yourself at a popular resort, as a hairy-legged gal fabulously clad in a designer bikini? If not, these at-home waxing tips could be of a great help!

Unfortunately, the tools for hair removal are not perfect:

• Shaving can lead to cuts, skin irritations, and ingrown hairs. Another gloomy fact about razors is that they make hair thicker and can even trigger its further growth. In addition, fabulous after-shave smoothness does not last long…
• Laser removal is a costly, long, and painful process, which does not necessarily guarantee a perfect result.
• Waxing (applying hot wax to the skin and then quickly ripping it off) is not perfect either, but it is way cheaper than lasering, lasts much longer than shaving, and can easily be performed at home. A word of caution, though - unskilful waxing can result in bruising or torn skin, which would not look too appealing no matter what side of the bathing suit you are on…

In order to avoid disturbing results of clumsy waxing, and to ensure the perfect fruit of your waxing efforts - oh, that virginally smooth skin! - read and apply our 5-at-home-waxing-tips-from-the-pros:
1. Never wax just after sunbathing or a tanning salon …
Tanning always harms epidermis - the outer layer of skin. So, when you are putting hot wax on it, pulling and ripping it off can peel a few layers of your skin, and you can end up with visible bruises or even scabs.
2. After waxing, wait at least a few hours …
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… Before going into a hot tub, sauna, or a public swimming pool. ** **Otherwise, you might be in danger of getting unpleasant skin infections. Slight damage to the skin, caused by waxing, coupled with improperly maintained water provides a breeding ground for bacteria.
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3. Do not wax if you have …
• Skin allergies
• Acne
• Any other skin disorder
• Very sensitive skin

Buy a bathing suit with shorts or a cute skirt and have a nice summer, “au naturel” - your health is still more important!
4. Always read instructions for the waxing products you are using …
Otherwise you might end up with burns or clumps of wax stuck to your skin - uncomfortable and absolutely un-beach worthy…

5 If You Are Not Sure How to Wax - Call a Salon for Information …

** **When it comes to at-home waxing, it’s better not to do something than to do and then regret. If you are unsure about how to use the waxing product you purchased, call the nearest beauty salon for a professional advice. Most of the professionals will gladly explain how to work your home kit and their piece of advice will guarantee you a healthy, beautiful, and hair-free summer! :)

Got some great at-home waxing tips? Please share them with all of us!

*7 Absolutely Great Shaving Tips …

cutie buy veet wax strips ...much easier to use :)

Reshma I am on acne treatment. i have lots of hair on my hands and legs. doctor told me not to wax during the treatment and i dont want to use rasor or hair removal cream any idea how to remove the hair????

Anonymous @Reshma, it won't get the hair off, but bleaching can make it look less dark.
rath you can use veet creams which are available for different skins
Anonymous epilate
Sheila Hi Reshma, Unless you want to try something drastic like laser hair removal, I think you're out of options.

Sarah Hey girls! Im 13 years old! I wax pretty much every weekend because my facial hair grows very rapidly! I need some help! I use Gigi wax, and sometimes my skin tears off a bit. Is it because the wax isnt hot enough? Or I applied it too thick? Or I didnt have enough hair to wax it off? Please help!

Sam Hi Sarah I completely understand how frustrating facial hair can be as I suffered for many years too. The reason your skin is coming off is because your waxing too regurlarly: the skin isn't getting time to recover. You should only need to wax every two or three weeks, but to get to this stage, you will need to let your hair grow. You'll need to stop waxing for a little while, so try shaving the worst offending areas for 6 weeks: this will ensure that all the hair is at the same growing stage. After the 6 week period, let the facial hair grow for a few days (until its long enough to wax) and try waxing it again. I've done this myself so its tried and tested. Its not nice having to shave, but it will be worth it in the end. Good luck :-)
Sheila Ouch Sarah, One thing could be that you're not working fast enough. Apply a thin layer and work with smaller areas. Also, if you continue to hurt yourself, please consider getting it done professionally. It IS your face afterall!

Shru Hi!I am Shru! Can anyone help me out to remove hair from the private area..i wana know if we can cut it small and then do waxing.i have never done it and wana do it soon..plsss help me outt!!have heard ppl telling pain is worst..i have donw waxing in legs and hands and am used to it,,but waxing in private area makes me little afraid...also is body waxing good?? can anyone help me out..

Sarh Hello, I need some help, I have slight acne on both of my cheeks but I want to only take the hair from my sideburns and jawline. Here I have no acne, is this ok? Much thanks!

Denise Hi Sarh. Welcome to All Women Stalk! Yes, I believe it's okay to wax those areas. I'm not sure if you can do an patch test to make sure you're not allergic to the wax. Please read the instructions included in the wax kit of your choice.

susie Thanks for sharing, got my first wax a couple of weeks ago and I've never felt pain like that before

Denise Hi Susie. Yes, waxing can be painful the first few times. You'll eventually get used to the pain. By the way, which part of your body did you get waxed? I hope to hear from you again!

Andrea I tried using a home wax kit today....it didn't go so well! i followed the directions but the hair just wouldn't completely come off! but some other hairs did....I really was wanting to remove all of the hair tonight though. but I am afraid that if I shave, it might irritate the skin where some of the hair was removed. I put some aloe Vera on after, and I am just going to leave it alone for tonight! do you think i could shave tomorrow and it will be okay!????

Denise Hi Andrea. I think it would now be okay to shave your legs. Or have you already done it? Thanks for visiting All Women Stalk!

Polli Hi girls. I am 21 yrs old have shaved my legs fur 8 yrs. But I decided to wax...shaving my legs seemed to annoy me since my skin doesnt feel smooth at ALL. Any good tips & waxing brands that'll work being my 1st time?...

Denise Hi Polli. Welcome to All Women Stalk! I've only tried Veet and it worked fine for me. Just make sure to leave it on long enough to work on your leg hair. You could also make your own sugar wax. You can use it hot or cold.

Stephanie I am 30 years old and I have never waxed before but I have always shaved. I have noticed my hairs are are a lot thicker then when I was younger. Can I still wax?

Sheila Absolutely Stephanie, Never too late to try it! :)

rach heya i am going on holiday in a couple of weeks and ive bought a superdrug home hot waxing kit could you give me any tips on using it so i dont get a rash etc :)

Emma I waxed for the first time yesterday, before i had shaved, but i think i left the wax strips on for too long because when i pulled it off some skin came off too. now i have big red patches and i go on holiday tomorrow. how long will it take to heal and is there anything i can do speed it up?

Denise Hey Emma. Ouch! That sounds really painful. I did a little research and found out that other people have had the same experience as you. From what I've read, it might take a couple of weeks for the patches to heal; they are, after all, wounds. Some people have suggested using aloe vera gel to soothe the redness and to prevent scarring. To be sure, you might want to visit your derma about this. He/she might have recommendations for treatment. Thanks for dropping by All Women Stalk!

Stephanie I've found that although the sugar/honey waxes are great for beginners, one of the best ones that I have used is called Parrisa. It comes with oil to help remove the wax residue, and I find it gets most hair, even mine which is very coarse and thick.

Denise Hi Stephanie. I personally love using sugar/honey wax because my skin is kinda of sensitive. Any other wax would make my skin really red. But it's different for everyone so you should definitely stick with what works for you. Thanks for reading All Women Stalk!

hotwax Hey i love hot waxing...........recently i brought Gigi warmer and tried with couple of waxes(slook hot wax & Gigis honey wax) & none of them picked a single hair............ Let me know where can it go wrong

joy I have bought at home waxing kits, but none of them ever work. They won't bring off even one hair. I don't know if I am doing it wrong, or if my hairs are too short and corse for wax

Sheila Hey Joy, Unfortunately home waxing kits never worked for me either. I just stick to salons or shaving if I need to do it urgently. :)

bobee ok, i have a slight problem. ive waxed before and i absolutely love it. i will never return to shaving. also i found that to me, a sugar wax that can be removed with water, feels more gentiler than a wax of flower extracts that is removed with a special oil, anyway, problem is, i was waxing my legs for the first time, and it pulled up my skin like i was peeling! it didnt hurt at all, and none of my skin ever turned red, it doesnt hurt now, and it never bled or anything like that. it was just scary to see all my skin came up... it was only on the sides like the inner and outter of my calf, so i didnt continue. i have phsoriasis, but i didnt wax the area with it on it. i was just wandering if there was another way to avoid it. i believe ive followed directions. i pulled it up fast, and put it on the right direction. all that, it wasnt too hot, i didnt put too much on there. ive been waxing my eyebrows for quite some time, so i have some experience. i just really wanted to wax everything else because it just seems so much easier. and results last much longer. i dont want to bleach or anything with chemicals because i might have reactions from it. and shaving can sometimes be a hastle because i have to let my skin absorb the water so i can scrub off the dry skin where my psoriasis is, and if i dont, it can leave multiple cuts, and be painful. any suggestions?

Charu Hey Bobee, From your description it appears that you did not stretch the skin properly. One of the things to remember while waxing is to stretch the skin of the area to be waxed with one hand and pull the strip from the other hand. Waxing is surely one of the best ways to get a smooth skin. All the best!

Rebekah Hi girls, I'm hairy too! So I use a combination of methods to keep hair free. I get leg/bikini waxed professionally when I can afford it (save up and go at least once to learn how if you want to do it at home but follow all instructions to the letter - use smaal, thin scrapes of wax in a round shape work best). Then if the weather is warm i use an epilady (small electric hair-plucking machine with a row of tweezers also called an Emjoy Gently or epilator) on my feet and lower legs so I can show them off. I use this every weekend on my underarm hair and backs of my hands and upper arms and sometimes bikini line. I also use the machine on my upper lip and sides of face - it is perfect here because it just takes the long and dark ones, and leaves the fine hair so you look natural: it is the best! Threading would work the same as an epilady. It is important to keep the epilady machine clean, while using and inbetween areas. I use alcohol/ metholated spirits to clean it, and I ensure my skin is clean, and the best time to remove hair is when you have warm skin - after exercise or a warm shower (but you must be completely dry). It can hurt at first but stick at it and the rewards are worth it. BEST TIP: Dont remove hair around the middle of your cycle (two weeks before (or after) your period) - you ovulate at this time and you feel pain much much more!! Special occasions I also use a GENTLE cream bleach specially designed for face hair, (Marzina brand is best one) on my stomach and forearm hair - this is also a very natural look (patch test and follow time limits and other instructions espeically if you have dark hair). Good luck girls :)

sam hey guys.. i wax my legs at home and while its great and absolutely love the smooth skins, it leaves tiny little red bumps from where the hair was pulled at root (chicken skin).. i do everything to lighten it, like rub after wax lotion, wash with cold water, moisturize but a few days later the red marks turn brown and kinda permanent.. not a good look. i rub lemon on my legs to lighten the marks, doens't help.. can you guys suggest anything?? i do have dark coarse hair and fair Indian(not native american) skin.

Aditi @sam, Try a good astringent lotion right after waxing...it helped m

Jen my skin is very sensitive, so i never shave my bikini area... How to perform hair removing safely at home?

Jen Hi Amanda, I'm foreigner, i live in China, and recently moved out of Shanghai to a smaller city. I cant seem to find a salon or spa that performs hair waxing, especially bikini waxing. I'v never done it myself and im afraid I'd hurt myself doing it. Any advice?

eliza hello, Ive got these public hair which I've been shaving for long. They have grown out to b coarse n some have grown like 2 from a single pore. I've been trying to wax them myself but it hurts way to much.I prefer doing it myself as I've been waxing my arms n legs for a while now, instead of going to the salon. So please guide me or gimme tips to reduce the pain.

Shereen I am 13 years old and Pakistani. I have VERY hairy legs, hairier than my dad, hairy arms, underarms, bikini area, hands, feet, stomach and upper lip. I shaved my upper lip last year and now its left a huge darken skin patch, would waxing remove it? my mum wont let me buy any waxing strips? can I do it another way at home? Would plucking get rid of the dark patch? I have been suffering from it for over a year and I get picked on! please help! I need to get rid of the dark skin :(

Sarah hi Shereen, Im also frm Pakistan nd i'll be glad if i can hlp u.. Never ever shave any part of your face... all it does is worsen the hair...! make it thick nd look like a guys beard u can try threading... as well as waxing...its nt very expensive ... nd leaves your skin soft nd smooth way longer than shaving...!! Plus, it can totally solve your problem!!
Sheila Hey Shereen, I'm not sure if plucking would get rid of the dark patch but it would definitely help with the hair and work much better than shaving infact. Also, I think you should look for threading videos on Youtube. All you need is thread and once you practice, it's really quite easy to remove your hair!

Heather I have recently started waxing and have one annoying problem...little patches of wax that I cannot get off of my skin after I am finished....and of course everything sticks to it! Anyone know what to use other than a lot of soap and rubbing alcohol?

Brenda I use Avon's Skin So Soft bath oil. A little on a cotton ball and it feels the same as the high $ stuff I used to purchase at a Beauty Supply Store.
anna Heather, Use baby oil!
katy Hey Heather, I've just purchased a do-it-yourself home waxing kit, never done it before and am very scared after reading these posts, although I think they are pretty helpful in regards to how to go about it. I am curious about an answer to your question, I do not want to get stuck with any sticky stuff after waxing. Anybody with an advice? Thank you!

Alicia I have been shaving for many, many years and I cant figure out why but everytime I shave my bikini line and the upper part of my thighs, I always get rashes. It doesnt matter which way I shave I still get rashy. Please help?

yadira like said before, the genital area is pretty sensitive. i had never waxed before and at the age of 16 i decided to get a brazilian wax. i had no idea what i had to do so i waited about 3 months after shaving... the hairs, of course, were waytoo long and it HURT... a LOT.. i wanted to SCREAM!.. i realized that shaving only lasted for me (light skinned with dark dark hairs...) about 3 days at most, and waxing lasted about a week and a half and when the new ones came out, it was a loooot smother. :D :D so i say GO WAX!! :D
Sheila Hey Alicia, I think it's pretty normal to develop a rash and some amount of itchiness considering how sensitive the genital area is. Ice should help soothe the area. Also stick to cotton panties for the first couple of days after you shave. Better still, why not go in for a bikini wax? I know it sounds painful but it's definitely worth it if it can help avoid the rash.

Bess Great post! For all the ladies who've had problems, make sure the hair isn't too long or too short for waxing. I'm a quarter French (hello dark hair!) and have been waxing for almost 10 years. Waiting a week or two for the grow out sucks, but it's definitely worth it to not have to shave. Make sure the hair is about a 1/4 to 1/2 inches long. Too long = clumpy wax and pain! I know from experience. Happy waxing!

regarding hi Bess, I'm going to wax at home, and I hear that hot wax, you seem experienced, so do you know what does it mean by hot wax? Can you tell me the steps how to wax the bikini area? thank you,
Sheila You sound like a pro Bess :) Thanks for the wonderful tips :)

Hannah I waxed my facial hair for the first time about a month ago... and I had a full on scab-mustache, for an entire week. Not including the peeling... that took even longer. By the time my skin healed, the hair was already growing back :(

Mandy HI i've never waxed or shaved(leg) before I was just wondering which is better to start with, SHAVING or WAXING cause i've seen my friends legs and they shave and well they have spots, and they say waxing is harder cause it leaves marks. So I just want advice from professional as I want to do it myself. Thanks `

steffy im 22 believe me i would choose waxing over shaving also, shaving is a convieniance when u have to be smooth really fast but waxing leaves ur legs smoother for longer and when i started waxing 8 years ago i noticed it made my hair come back softer and thiner and it is alot easier to take care of ur legs when u dont have to worry about grabbing a razer every other day. waxing does hurt the first time not bad just like having lots of tweezers taking out alot of hair, but after the first time it gets easier and easier to do it. and no waxing does not leave marks unless u dont read the directions and get rid of the wax residue after u wax your legs.
Sheila Hey Mandy, Waxing leaves marks? What kind of marks are they talking about? I've been waxing my entire life and trust me it's way better than shaving. I mean sure shaving is convenient when you don't have time but with waxing, the hair takes time to grow back and is usually a lot smoother. I'd suggest waxing over shaving anyday!

sonya i tried waxing for the first time, and it did not go so well. i do not have a microwave so i just heated it in boiling water until it was smooth. (I'm thinking that might be the problem). anywho it was very messy and sticky. it kinda got every where while I tried to ably it to my bikini area. any tips to easy removal??? also it only worked half the time, sometimes it wouldn't pull up the hair. which just left me with a bit of a mess. I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing wrong tho. :(

steffy you have to have a microwave or waxing cause for hot wax u have to keep heating it up when it cools and becomes sticky, and it is best to do little patches by little patches dont just cover the whole area up because it is a mess the directions should be followed to a t or you can hurt your self in the process
Sheila Hey Sonya, I wish I could help you there but every time I've tried waxing by myself, it's always been a mess including this one time that the hot wax literally got stuck to my skin (I still have the scar) so I've decided to give up and let the professionals handle it. I hope some of our other readers can help you. Thanks for visiting! :)

Amy Hi Amanda, I wax my legs regularly but still the hair that grows back is quite coarse and hair grows back very soon. I can desire to wear a short dress or skirt only for a week and a half and soon you can see short hair growing back and I will have to wait till it grows longer so that I can wax it again! :(

Sheila Hey Amy, If even waxing leaves your hair coarse and thick and they grow back real fast, all i can think of as a solution is to get laser hair removal - which though is expensive, works as a permanent solution!

Anima You could also pluck the snail trail with tweezers, leaving the smaller hairs so there's no colour difference.

Angie hi there , u see im half arabic girl, so i got the "hairy" genes from dad :( im not full of hair, don't get the picture wrong hehe but i do have this belly hair line which im dying to remove, but when i do that then i end up with the color difference on my skin(since hair makes the skin look darker)so i get a white midline on my belly lol which is not cool, so i just want to ask should i remove the hair of my whole abdomin? like the whole thing?and is it better if i wax it rather than using the removal cream? thank you so much :)

Victoria I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I would like to state the fact that hair removal including shaving & depilatories (removal creams) do not make the hair grow back any thicker, faster, or coarser. It is a wide known myth. Your hair is in the anaogen phase (growing stage) 90% of the time, and this is why when you wax you're legs without letting it grow at least 2-3 weeks it will appear to come back faster because those hairs are still growing and the wax was not able to grab onto them. When you shave, the same thing applies except while knew hair is growing, you cut the ends of blunting the hair so when it grows back it is a flat larger appearing end instead of a fine tapered end.
diceroll I have the smae problem :( I tried cream once and the hairs grow back coarser so i wouldnt recomend it. Just wax your whole abdomen. I've done it a couple of times and i have to say it really hurts but its worth it. It also lasts a long time which is good. Good luck!!
Sheila Hey Angie, Definitely better to wax than use hair cream. Hair cream will make the new hair grow back a little coarse. If the white line bothers you, then yeah why not wax the whole abdomen. Just remember though that you'll have to keep doing it and that's one more area to the list that us women already have.

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