Confessions of a Wax Expert: Waxing Mistakes you Need to Stay Away From

Waxing is among the most common and most preferred forms of unwanted hair removal in women. Most women get their waxing done by professionals at salons. However, a lot goes into the procedure apart from the waxing itself. This includes prepping your skin, after-care, and maintenance between sessions. A lot of women tend to commit mistakes in these areas and professionals find them to have detrimental effects on your skin.

Here are a few waxing mistakes professionals suggest women stay away from:

Disregarding the aftercare 

One must always follow the after-care procedures recommended after a waxing session. Ideal after-waxing care includes exfoliating your skin at least two times a week. This routine helps elude all the dead skin cells sitting on your skin, making it look plump and softer. Moreover, this is a healthy skin habit and avoids the prevalence of ingrown hair. After that, you must apply a soothing lotion or a moisturizer to your skin. This helps calm the inflammation and keeps skin softer throughout your sessions.

Not waxing consistently

The hair on the body gets more nourished and stronger with longer periods between your waxing sessions. This is because the blood provides the essential nutrients to the hair strands. Hence, waxing in regular intervals can help soften your hair texture. With every session, you will find your hair easier to remove and looks more delicate.

Trimming too short

Some people have hair that is too long and feels a lot painful during waxing. So, a lot of women tend to trim the strands beforehand to make the waxing hassle-free. However, sometimes they trim them too short for being able to grab them by the wax strips. Professionals suggest you keep them at least 6 mm for easier waxing. You can have a two-week gap from your last shave.

Shaving between sessions 

Women find it convenient to shave whenever a stubble or uneven hair growth shows up. However, this is a vicious cycle once you begin shaving. You will have to shave every day to avoid ugly-looking hair growth. It is not advisable to divert from your waxing cycles. You may notice your hair strands growing back unruly after your first session. However, once you complete three to four sessions, you will see all your hair strands showing similar growth cycles. Till then, you need to keep patient and refrain from shaving in between waxing sessions.

Cleansing skin before waxing

The oils that are naturally present in your skin can make waxing easier by acting as a barrier for the skin and the wax. However, if you cleanse your skin before your waxing session, these natural oils will be removed. So, to make your session convenient, you can apply a little talc on the surface of your skin. Talc is a similar barrier between wax and the skin. Hence, it makes waxing easier.

Wrong waxing direction 

The best way to wax is to pull the wax strip towards the opposite direction of the hair growth. Ensure that you pull the strip in a swift motion to remove more hair strands. All the while, make sure your skin is stiff for better hair removal.

Refraining from waxing

This is a common seasonal mistake among women. The cold weather calls for cosy, warm clothes that cover up most of your body. So, many women tend to stop waxing since most of their body parts aren’t exposed. However, this will ruin the terminal hair growth you have developed with months of regular waxing sessions. Hence, always stick to your waxing schedules to see better results in the long run.

Conclusion

Waxing has been the go-to hair removal option for women over the years. This is because this hair removal offers longer-lasting results and smooth, plump skin after the session. However, you must avoid the above-mentioned mistakes to reap the most benefits out of this ritual.