# DIY Waxing

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/diy-waxing/
- Published: 2014-08-08T06:00:06+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

Getting waxed at the beauty salon costs a fortune!� But with the right products,
and a bit�of practice, you can do it yourself at home for a fraction of the cost!

First of all, buy some ‘Hard Wax’, it is the easiest to use by far for eyebrows,
chin and bikini line.� You can pick up Hard Wax from most chemists or on-line.� 
The advantage of this wax is that you don’t need ‘strips’, you just apply, wait 
a few seconds for�it to dry, then rip it off (carefully!!!!).� An average tub will
cost about $10 – $15 but it will last you for months and that equals BIG savings.

Waxing big areas like your legs will require strips�and ‘standard’ wax.

**Basic Tips**

 * Remember wax gets very hot if you heat it in the microwave so please be careful,
   protect your clothes and surfaces from the heat.
 * Follow the directions on the pack carefully for heating the wax in the microwave.
   � Make sure you blow on it to cool it down before applying!
 * Ensure your skin is completely dry and clean. Perspiration or oiliness can prevent
   the wax from gripping the hair properly. Keep the area to be waxed oil free by
   not using creams or moisturisers for at least 1 day prior to hair removal.
 * Do not use liquid wax immediately after a bath and do not use a deodorant for
   24 hours after underarm hair removal.
 * Never reapply wax on the same area within a 24 hour period.

[⌊Home waxing kit with warm pink wax ready for use⌉⌊Home waxing kit with warm pink
wax ready for use⌉[

Some areas of the body may collect moisture more readily than others, in these areas
a light dusting of talcum powder to absorb the excess moisture is recommended. We
recommend that you apply talcum powder to all areas being treated before using strip
wax.

It is a good idea to practice waxing on your legs first so that you perfect the 
technique.� You don’t want to wax your eyebrows off, so be careful!

**
 Removal:

To achieve the best results, once the wax strip has been applied in the direction
of hair growth, you must:

 * Hold skin taut
 * Immediately grip the strip and briskly pull it back against the direction of 
   hair growth
 * Remove the strip close to the skin rather than upwards so that the skin is not
   being ‘lifted up’

** After Wax Care:**

It is normal to experience a slight redness of the skin and a tingling sensation.
To reduce the tingling or stinging you may either apply pressure to the skin or 
an icepack or ice cube wrapped in a handkerchief which will reduce the temporary
redness. To keep skin smooth and to prevent ingrown hairs, use an exfoliant in the
shower regularly. This helps to remove dead skin cells which can build up and prevent
the hairs from breaking through.

Do you do your own waxing or get a professional to do it?

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 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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