A Few Waxing Tips That Will Provide You With Smooth, Silky Legs

Have you tried waxing but with not so good results? Then here are a few waxing tips that will allow you to effectively remove all unwanted hairs and provide you with those smooth legs you’ve always wanted.

Exfoliate dead skin first

The first thing you should do before waxing is to make sure you are eliminating all the dead skin cells that could prevent proper removal of hairs. If you don’t exfoliate the dead skin you also risk having ingrown hairs later on. You could either use a special exfoliating cream or use a scrub to soften the hair while also opening the hair follicles, allowing you to pull out hair more effectively. Scrubbing will also desensitize your skin and increase blood circulation.

 

Apply a soothing cream

One of the best ways to reduce pain is to apply a soothing cream such as a tooth numbing cream on your legs. While you may not be able to eliminate pain altogether, there is a big difference between feeling minor pain and discomfort and feeling each individual hair being pulled out.

Soak up excess moisture

While everyone talks about moisturizing your skin, this is the last thing you want for your skin. Having too much moisture on your skin could prevent the wax from properly adhering to the hairs. This could have you repeating the same procedure on the same spot, increasing pain and sensitizing the area while also increasing the risk of having ingrown hairs. Make sure you have removed as much moisture as possible by using baby powder.

Wax properly

There are many types of waxes, so you want to use one specifically made for the legs. Whether they are wax strips or you are applying the wax on your own, you should always follow the instructions that come with the kit. If you are applying the wax yourself, make sure you are not overheating it, as that could burn your skin. Also, apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth. When you pull the strips, you will need to pull against the direction of the hair, maximizing the removed hair. Try to keep the strip as close to your skin as possible, and don’t just jerk the strip off, peel it slowly.

Moisturize

After you’re done, you should moisturize your legs using special creams. This will soothe the skin, prevent redness and tenderness and provide your legs with the silky look you’ve always wanted.

So use these tips to have hair-free legs that will allow you to feel good and confident at all times even when wearing the shortest skirt.