Recommendations for applying wax

Waxing can seem intimidating at first - especially at home! But once you learn the basic principles of waxing, it doesn't have to be!

Using hard wax granules, a convenient wax heater, and suitable accessories, proper wax application is very simple and convenient.

♡ Waxing volume

One of the most common mistakes when waxing at home is trying to wax the entire skin with one strip! Treating too large an area of ​​skin at once can lead not only to irritated skin, but also to poor hair adhesion or breakage of the wax. If you are waxing large areas of skin, such as your legs, divide it into smaller sections, waxing in smaller pieces. This will ensure effective results and less pain.

♡ Wax application direction

Regardless of the area being waxed, the wax should always be applied in the direction of hair growth and removed against the direction of hair growth. This ensures effective adhesion of the hair to the wax.

♡ Application technique

The technique of holding the stick and the pressure applied are also important. Initially, when there is wax on the stick, it is necessary to apply it in one go to the skin and then, holding the stick perpendicular to the skin, spread it in the direction of hair growth. Remember - do not spread it like butter , but hold the stick with the narrowest edge to the skin - perpendicular. When the wax is spread, it is always necessary to create a "lip" at the end, behind which the wax will be easy to catch and tear off. To achieve this, the wax is always spread in a circular motion at the end of the strip, so that the so-called "lip" or rounded edge is formed. It is important to apply sufficient pressure when spreading the wax against the skin, so that the hairs really stick and stick to the wax.

♡ Wax thickness

The thickness of the wax strip significantly determines the effectiveness of waxing. Too thin a layer will cause significantly more pain, while too thick a layer will not grip the hairs and pull them out. How to determine if the layer is the perfect thickness? If when you apply the wax, it becomes wavy and wrinkles the skin, is almost transparent and difficult to grip - it is too thin. The perfect thickness should resemble a banana peel - it is easy to grip and has been applied with sufficient pressure, not just spread like butter.

First times will almost always be chaotic

Don't worry! Everyone's first time will be far from perfect. At first, it may seem that the wax does not apply evenly, does not catch all the hairs, the edges are uneven, and the temperature of the wax is difficult to regulate. However, you will notice that with each subsequent strip, the thickness becomes more precise, the edges are more perfect, and most importantly, the skin is smoother! Patience and practice are waxing's best friends - after a very short period of practice, waxing will become easy, fast, effective, and will be a satisfying part of your beauty routine!