There are lots of different ways to remove facial hair, but waxing remains the most popular for a longer, smoother result. Some people shy away from waxing believing it is difficult or overly painful, but with modern waxing products, nothing could be further than the truth. If you haven’t tried waxing for yourself take a look at our rundown of how waxing works and you’ll be on your way to a hair-free existence in no time at all.
There are two ways to remove facial hair with wax.
- Cold wax
Works by smoothing a pre-waxed strip onto the hair then quickly pulling it backwards against the skin. - Hot Wax
The user heats up a container of wax and uses a spatula to spread it onto the skin surface. They then smooth a fabric strip over the wax and quickly pull it off along with the unwanted hair.
Either way you choose you will find waxing an inexpensive way to remove hair. Beginners will find pre-waxed cold strips easier to learn with.
Be sure you use only the wax recommended for facial hair removal. Lets find out more!
How facial removal with wax works
Cold wax vs hot wax for removing facial hair
There are two kinds of waxing- cold waxing and hot waxing. Cold waxing is a wax that applies to strip that does not require heating, while hot waxing applies to strip that requires heating.
You need not to apply a cold wax with a wooden stick, but it is essential for the hot wax.
Cold wax works fine for home use, while hot wax is for professionals. However, you can apply hot wax too at home with the home wax warmer, but you need to be careful to prevent burns.
Cold wax is best to remove thin hair, while hot wax is recommended for thick, coarse hair.
Soft wax vs hard wax for facial hair removal
The soft wax is the best to remove facial hair, while the hard wax is best for legs. Since you are dealing with facial hair, shop for the soft wax.
Consider wax with Aloe Vera if your skin is sensitive, or if you are on acne medication. The Aloe Vera will reduce the harshness of the wax on your skin.
How to remove facial hair with wax
Follow the steps below to remove unwanted facial hair with wax
Step 1: Clean your hands before applying the wax. This is necessary to prevent bacteria from contaminating your face.
Step 2: Clean and exfoliate your face.
Step 3: take enough wax from the wax container or wax heater if it is hot wax.
Step 4: apply it gently on the facial hair in the direction of the hair growth.
Step 5: place a wax strip on the area you applied the wax.
Step 4: remove the strip in the direction opposite to your hair growth
Step 5: remove the remaining wax with oil, and then moisturize.
Precautions
- Don’t dip the same stick into the wax it can cause bacteria infection
- Don’t let the wax be too hot
- First apply the wax on a small area on your face, if there is no reaction, apply it to the rest of your face.
Conclusion
Waxing is an affordable and effective method of removing facial hair. The result of removing facial with wax is long lasting than shaving or tweezing.
You can purchase wax strips at your local pharmacy or grocery store or you can book an appointment with your local beautician which can be a great way to do the initial work and then you can maintain the waxing yourself at home.
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