Waxing is a type of beauty treatment in which unwanted body hair is removed using melted wax. Also in the modern world, this is the easiest way for a woman to comply with the canons of beauty, which presuppose that a woman has smooth, silky skin without excess vegetation.

Benefits

disadvantages

• if the wax is improperly removed in the direction of hair growth, increased hair ingrowth may occur, the hair may not break out, but break off at the border with the skin, then giving a rapid new growth
• the gradual tearing off of the wax without a sharp jerk makes hair removal very painful;
• skin irritation after hair removal can persist for up to three days;
• people who are allergic to bee products and pollen may be allergic to wax, allergic to any components added to the wax to improve its properties;
• it is impossible to permanently get rid of hair by removing it with wax;
• if the procedure is not carried out carefully, pieces of wax may remain on the skin, which are difficult to remove;
• there is a risk of damage to the skin, especially the delicate thin skin in the perineum and on the face with the formation of bruises, if sufficient fixation of the skin is not carried out;
• wax removes vellus hair, which can eventually degenerate into dark and coarse; this problem is especially relevant when carrying out depilation on the face.

Video: Wax depilation

Kinds

The wax, depending on the method of application, can be warm or hot.

• Warm (soft)

Usually located in a special cassette, requires a little heating and is applied to the skin using a roller.

It is used to remove unwanted hair from the skin of the hands, feet, abdomen, back.

The procedure can be done in the salon, or you can do it at home if you have a special wax heater for wax cassettes.

Warm wax is difficult to remove from the skin and furniture surfaces, so you need to use special solvents or special lotions for the skin to remove wax residues after the procedure.

• Hot (solid)

It is most often sold in packs of molded pieces and needs to be melted before use in a special wax melter for hard wax.

It is usually heated to a temperature of 55-60C about, and then applied to the skin with a wooden spatula. It is used to remove unwanted hair in the armpit, bikini, and facial areas.

• Cold

It does not require heating before use, but its use, as a rule, takes more time for the procedure, and makes it more painful, since cold does not have a steaming effect on the skin.

Body areas to be removed

• areas where hot wax is required: face, armpits, perineum;
• areas where the skin is less sensitive and where warm wax can be used for depilation: skin of the arms, legs, abdomen, chest, back.

Anesthesia

In order to reduce soreness, you must follow a number of simple rules:

It is known that wax depilation, in comparison with other methods, guarantees the most lasting effect. Here you can find out which zones are best to apply.

Anesthesia cream for hair removal is one of the local anesthetics. Find out about all the methods of pain relief that will make it easier to transfer the procedure here.

Contraindications

• varicose veins in the area where depilation is planned;
• damage to the skin at the site of the intended use of the wax;
• pregnancy;
• decompensated diabetes mellitus;
• benign skin neoplasms, for example, moles, from which hair grows, it is undesirable to touch;
• papillomas, condylomas, which, when injured, can spread the viral infection that caused them;
• herpes rash;
• any effects on the skin in the two to three weeks preceding the procedure, which can reduce the skin's ability to regenerate, for example, intense tanning, the use of peels and a number of hardware procedures;
• any disease accompanied by chills and fever;
• unstable mood, being in a state of stress, as excessive excitation of the nervous system can make the procedure too painful.

How to do it right at home

If you decide to carry out wax depilation at home on your own, then we recommend that you use a special wax melter to heat the wax, not a steam bath.

Since it is he who can heat the wax to a given temperature and keep the wax warm for a long time. This saves you the risk of burns or hair strain when trying to apply insufficiently heated wax to your skin.

Video: How to do hair removal at home

Hair removal from the skin of the arms, legs, abdomen, back

1. For depilation, you will need warm wax in a cassette, a wax heater or a steam bath, special strips for depilation, a spray for the skin before depilation, a cooling spray after depilation.
2. The wax cassette is heated to the desired temperature (the wax should be fluid, but still warm to the touch).
3. A preparatory spray is applied to the skin, spread with massage movements and allowed to dry.
4. First, roll the roller once or twice over the napkin so that the remnants of cold wax on the roller do not pull the skin. Then the wax is applied with a roller to the skin in the direction of hair growth.
5. A napkin or a strip for depilation is applied to the wax on the skin and smoothed several times intensively so that the wax adheres better to the strip.
6. Remove the wax strip with a sharp motion against hair growth. The movement by which the napkin is removed will have to be worked out, since not everyone can do it the first time as clearly and sharply as the rules of the procedure require.
7. After hair removal, wax residues are removed with a napkin and a special spray or lotion after depilation.

Hair removal on the face, armpits, bikini area

It uses hot wax that is applied to the leather with a wooden spatula. The wax is given time to harden, and then the wax "pancake" is removed along with the hair in one sharp motion. Again, apply wax in the direction of hair growth, remove against hair growth. Before waxing, talcum powder can be applied to the skin to prevent the wax from sticking to the skin and protect the skin from possible burns. After hair removal, a cooling lotion is applied to the skin.

During pregnancy

Pregnancy is not a 100% contraindication for wax hair removal. Here you need to focus on the individual reaction to the procedure of the woman herself. If, before the onset of pregnancy, waxing did not cause any special unpleasant sensations, the pregnancy is proceeding well, then depilation can be carried out.

If the pain is too intense, then it is worth temporarily switching to using a razor, since pain can provoke uterine contractions and impaired blood supply to the fetus.

Effects

• A skin burn may appear when using hot wax, which is warmed up more than was necessary for the procedure.
• Ingrown hair after epilation is a fairly common complication, which can be dealt with by frequent use of a scrub and moisturizer.
• Allergy to wax
• Pimples after depilation often appear during depilation of the upper lip area, since the sebaceous glands usually open at the mouth of the hair follicle, and when the hair is removed, the free outflow of the sebaceous secretion may be disturbed. Therefore, it is important in the first few days not to attend procedures such as a sauna or bath and to postpone sports, so as not to provoke excessive sweating and sebum secretion.
• Skin irritation, unfortunately, is a constant companion of hair removal. It goes away on its own within hours or days. You can reduce the severity of skin irritation by using special creams or ointments, such as calendula ointment.

Not sure how to wax unwanted hair yourself? You can watch the instructions for depilation with hot waxes in the video at this link.

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Frequently asked Questions

Which is better, waxing or sugaring?

In fact, it all depends on the wizard who performs the procedure. If the master is a professional in his field, hair removal by any of the methods will be effective and practically painless.

How long does one depilation procedure last?

A very individual indicator. Usually, the following procedure should be performed when the hair grows 5-6 mm. This usually happens in 3-6 weeks.

How long does the redness last?

Differently. For some, red dots at the site of the removed hair may disappear within an hour, while for others the irritation will disappear 3-5 days after the procedure.

Are underarms depilation performed at home?

There are women who can carry out such a procedure at home, but without sufficient experience, it is better not to try to do underarm depilation on your own. Better to seek help from your family or a friend.

Is waxing of intimate parts of the salon performed with anesthesia?

Salons, as a rule, do not have permits for injections, therefore, the procedure is usually performed without the use of painkillers. Your beautician may advise you to purchase Emla cream and apply it before the procedure.

What is the difference between warm and hot?

Warm and hot wax is applied to different areas of the body. Where the skin is more mobile, tender, sensitive to pain, the use of hot is recommended.

What is the optimal hair length for depilation?

This is usually 5-6 mm. Such hair is easily captured by wax and is easily removed.

Waxing in the beauty salon "On Dmitrovsky"

Salon wax depilation (waxing) has established itself as an effective and affordable method of removing unwanted hair in women and men. Skilled beauty salon masters at Dmitrovskoye near Timiryazevskaya metro station use this method on any part of the face and body.

The essence of the waxing procedure, mainly in the bikini zone in Moscow, is to apply a special wax to the skin and then remove it along with the hair. Professional depilation products used in the Na Dmitrovsky beauty salon are also suitable for sensitive skin prone to irritation. As a result of the procedure, even very thin and short hairs are removed from the root, which contributes to long-term smoothness.

Bioepilation (depilation with hot or warm wax) is one of the most popular and painless procedures in this direction in our salon near the Timiryazevskaya metro station. The beach season does not tolerate compromises - a woman who loves herself cannot make mistakes in her appearance, and waxing is a great way to always be on top. Moreover, in the beauty salon on Dmitrovsky, this procedure is done by real professionals - no pain, no discomfort, only beauty and perfection.

We do hair removal with professional cosmetics Beauty Image. Professional line of wax depilation Beauty Image) - the widest range of products for bioepilation, paraffin therapy and body care of the world famous Spanish company CEM.S.A. (Ceras Especiales Martínez de San Vicente, Sociedad Anónima). Since 1980, the company has been producing it exclusively in its own factories, developing new recipes in its research institute. A large assortment of waxes provides an opportunity to choose various methods of bioepilation, taking into account the needs and wishes of customers. And chocolate waxes, enriched with cocoa and almond oils, make the bioepilation procedure a pleasure.

It all depends on the type and brand of wax, but the optimal hair length for waxing- 5-7 mm. Dense waxes also grip short, fine hairs; warm, light-colored wax works best with long hairs.

How often should you wax?

You need to do epilation every 3-4 weeks. Better not to use a razor between waxing, otherwise your hair will become stiff and dense. With regular waxing, the hair will become thinner, less frequently, and the interval between treatments may increase.

How long does waxing take?

If this is your first time waxing, we advise you to free up an hour of your time. On average, underarm epilation takes about 10 minutes, arms and legs - 15-25 minutes, bikini area - 20 minutes. Each time, epilation will take less and less time.

How do I prepare my skin before epilation?

We advise you to peel or scrub before hair removal (per day), then your skin will become smoother, get rid of dead epidermal cells, hair removal will become less painful. Immediately before epilation, you need to cleanse the skin with a pre-depilatory tonic or any other means before epilation, dry the skin, apply talcum powder or powder (this will reduce the soreness of the procedure). If you have sensitive skin, you can take a topical pain reliever before hair removal.

Is epilation allowed during pregnancy?

Epilation during pregnancy is not contraindicated by anyone, but if you have not done waxing before pregnancy, then we advise you to postpone this procedure until the postpartum period. If you are not new to this business, you can tolerate waxing well and your doctor has not forbidden it, then you can do depilation.

How to take care of your skin after epilation?

Immediately after epilation Wax can be used to lubricate the skin with oil to remove the remaining wax from the skin. Also, after using the products after epilation, they will relieve irritation and soothe the skin. Avoid exfoliating, sun exposure, and self-tanning within 24 hours of your epilation session. Do not go to the sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi or take hot baths for 48 hours. It is best not to wear tight-fitting clothing for the first two days after hair removal, as this can lead to ingrown hairs. In the following days, the skin needs to be moisturized and exfoliated so that the surface of the skin remains free of coarse cells and ingrown hairs do not appear. Buy hair growth retardantsand ingrown hair remedy.

How to care for skin after bikini area epilation?

After deep epilation of the bikini area, you need to refrain from hot baths for 10 hours, wear loose cotton underwear and do not apply any cosmetics to the skin, since the skin after hair removal remains sensitive to high temperatures and vulnerable to bacteria.

How quickly does irritation go away after waxing?

Redness usually goes away 40-60 minutes after the end of the procedure. If you have sensitive skin, the redness may persist until the next morning.

Do ingrown hairs appear after waxing?

With proper skin care (use of scrubs, special creams to prevent ingrown hairs), ingrown hairs are rarely observed after waxing. Please note that ingrown hairs occur in many women, regardless of the method of hair removal.

What is the difference between hot and warm wax?

Warm wax viscous in consistency, warms up to a low temperature, when applied to the skin, it quickly cools down to body temperature and is removed using special paper strips. Good for removing hair from large surfaces (arms, legs, back).

Hot waxstored in solid form, before use it is melted to a temperature of 55-60 ° C, it is removed from the skin by hand, without the help of paper strips. Suitable for thicker and coarser hair (armpits, bikini). Due to the high temperature of the wax, the skin is steamed, the pores open and the hair is removed less painfully.

How to treat ingrown hairs after epilation?

Ingrown hairs after epilation- A fairly common phenomenon when depilation is performed incorrectly. Ingrown hairs- These are red, inflamed bumps of the skin, inside which the hair is. It does not grow upwards, but along the skin, because of this, the skin becomes inflamed and a blister appears. You need to wipe it with an antiseptic, open the bubble, pull the hair out with tweezers, but do not pull it out until the wound heals. Do not forget to regularly lubricate the wound with salicylic acid.

Why are some waxes removed with fabric strips, while others only by hand? What is the difference between them?

Here we are talking about warm and hot wax. Apply a thin layer of warm wax and remove with special epilation strips. The hot wax is thicker in consistency, applied in a thicker layer and removed only with the help of hands.

How quickly is wax consumed?

It all depends on the type of wax. Warm is applied in a thin layer and therefore is consumed more economically. On average, for a complete depilation, you will need a jar of quality wax (250 ml). Full hair removal of the legs may require 30-50 ml of wax, it all depends on the brand of wax.

How to warm up wax for hair removal?

The wax can be heated in three ways: in a water bath, in a microwave oven, and with a heater (for warm wax) and a wax melter (for hot wax). If you are permanently epilating, we recommend purchasing a heater or wax heater.

What is the difference between waxes of different colors?

The wax in cartridges is available for all types of leather with various additives, on which the color of the wax depends. Waxes are also divided by density: transparent, medium consistency and dense (the darker the color of the wax, the denser it is).

Why does wax break when removed from the skin?

Hot wax breaks down in several cases: if it is overheated (optimal temperature 55-60 ° C), applied too thinly, or was left on the skin for a long time.

When to apply talcum powder and hair growth inhibitors?

Talc must be applied just before hot wax is applied. Talc creates a protective layer between the skin and the wax and the hair removal procedure will be less painful. After the completion of the procedure, within 3-4 hours, the skin must not be injured by any cosmetics. After this period, you can apply a hair growth retardant. If you use warm wax, you can apply growth retardants immediately after the procedure.

In which direction should the hot wax be applied and removed?

Unlike warm wax, hot wax can be applied and removed in any direction.