Application
Waxing is an effective method of removing unwanted hair from large or small parts of the body. The application of wax is the most crucial part to get long-lasting results. The best practice is to follow the instructions step by step and perform the right technique for the specific body part with specific wax types.
Using Hard Wax
Heat the wax
1. Heat the hard wax on a stove on low heat or in a wax warmer or microwave (if the wax is microwavable) to achieve a honey like thick consistency.
2. Test the wax temperatures by applying a small patch to your outer wrist and gauge if the heated wax is too hot to proceed. It should be hot, but tolerable. For safety purposes, you can use wax warmers with temperature control features.
Apply the wax
3. Check the direction of hair growth and work in small sections.
4. With the help of a spatula, apply the wax on the body part and spread in a thick layer.
Pull Off
5. Even out the wax with your fingers when it is pliable.
6. Keeping the skin taut, quickly peel off the outer end of the wax in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Using Soft Wax
Heat the Wax
1. Heat the wax to a honey like consistency on a wax warmer or a microwave.
2. Test the wax temperatures by applying a small patch to your outer wrist and gauge if the heated wax is too hot to proceed. It should be hot, but tolerable. For safety purposes, you can use wax warmers with temperature control features.
Apply the Wax
3. Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth in a thin layer.
4. Spread the wax evenly using a spatula.
Pull Off
5. Press on an epilation strip on the wax you have applied and smooth it don with your fingers.
6. Keeping your skin taut, quickly zip off the epilation strip in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Using Wax Strips
Heat and Seperate
1. Rub the strips between your palms.
2. Separate the strips in two wax strips
Apply the strip
3. Apply the wax strip in the direction of hair growth.
4. Smooth down the wax strip with your fingers.
Pull Off
5. Keeping the skin taut, grab the end of the wax strip.
6. Quickly zip off the wax strip in the opposite direction of hair growth.