Wax On, Wax Off

Though shaving may do the trick in the removal of unwanted hair, as we all know, it doesn't last long, making the process a frequent (and often hated) chore. To let yourself be free of this task, there are several options for you, and one of the most long lasting of those is waxing. Using a hair removal wax pulls hair out from the root, leaving you hair (and stubble) free for up to 6 weeks. Sounds like something you're interested in? Keeping these simple tips in mind will keep you soft, smooth and hair free thanks to the power of wax.



1. Pain Tolerence - This is a major factor in why women choose the razor over the wax. Waxing can and will almost certainly be painful. Imagine the experience of pulling off an old bandaid from a patch of skin. Now imagine that patch of skin being about the size of your flat lying hand. If your pain tolerance isn't up to it, skip the wax - it is just going to sit in the cupboard if you aren't brave enough to use it. Regardless of what ever the box says, if it is a wax product involving ripping the hair out of your skin by the follicle, it is going to hurt. Promises of "pain free" waxing simply are not true. The trick is to just keep in mind - pain is beauty, beauty is pain... and that long lasting smoothness will be SO worth it.

2. Hot vs. Cold - Both have their benefits. Cold waxes can be less gooey, sticky and messy, and generally are better for your skin than the hot counterparts. However, because the wax is cold, it isn't as easy to spread as it maintains its thickness. Also, if you have hard to remove, or thick hair, you may want to opt for the hot, as cold doesn't grab onto hair as aggressively as hot wax. Keep in mind though, hot wax can be extremely messy if you are not an experienced pro. Be prepared to have a little clean up to do after you are through with the hot wax. But if you have stubborn, or small hairs, go with the hot wax, it has better grip and will remove hair more effectively.

3. Irritation - Skin irritation is absolutely normal - think of what you're doing to it! DO NOT wax immediately before needing to go somewhere, the redness and irritation can last up to 5 hours. To lessen the chance of beat red skin, try putting a little baby powder on the skin just before you put the wax on. This helps by not allowing the wax to stick to the skin as much, only the hair.

All these cautions being said, waxing is a great, long lasting method of hair removal. Though it comes with its downfalls such as pain and short term redness, its long lasting results are very much worth it (just think about throwing that razor away in the shower!)

A great wax to try is:

Gigi Mini Professional Kit

Check it out - it is a great kit with everything you need to have a pleasant waxing experience.

Enjoy those soft smooth legs! :)