Content

• To step
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Waxing at home is something every woman should try at least once in her life. The pain is tolerable and you will be amazed at how easy it is. It is a lot cheaper than having it done professionally, and it also offers a lot more privacy.

To step

1. Purchase the resin supplies. If you buy a waxing kit for your private parts, make sure that it is suitable for waxing the pubic area. Hard wax (used without strips) is preferred as it is more capable of plucking coarse hair. There are several suitable products. In addition to the wax, you'll need a razor blade or trimmer, moisturizer for sensitive skin, spatulas, and baby oil. A store-bought wax kit usually contains the spatulas and wipes that can be used in place of the baby oil.
2. Make a plan of action. How much are you going to take off? Which shape do you want? Common styles are a triangle, a landing strip, a love heart, or the full Brazilian. Make sure you know what you are up to.
3. Get in the shower and trim your pubic hair. Showering makes the skin softer, which reduces the pain of waxing. This is also a good chance to trim pubic hair to a resinable length (5-8mm) with your razor. Moisturizing with a cream for the sensitive areas will also reduce the pain later on.
4. Prepare for waxing. Choose to wax in a room with a bed and a trash can. Put a towel on the bed, and make sure you have some pillows to snuggle up on. A nice bed makes a huge difference.
5. Follow the instructions to heat the wax. The instructions will differ with each wax. The hotter the wax, the more viscous or "viscous" it will become. Hot wax can burn you, and hard wax is impossible to use.
6. Check the temperature. Use a spatula to put a small amount of wax on your wrist. If the wax is too hot, let it cool for a while. Repeat this step until the temperature is comfortable enough.
7. Lie down in front of it. To remove all visible hair, it is best to lie down on the bed. Place your feet flat on the floor (with your knees bent) and keep your legs apart. You can put a pillow or something under your head so you can see what you are doing. The hair between the legs is often a bit trickier and may require some gymnastics before you can reach it.
8. Apply the wax. Apply the wax with a spatula. Start at the root of the hair and apply it in the direction of hair growth. It is wise to let the wax run a little.
9. Remove the wax. Now work against the direction of hair growth. This way you guarantee a smooth and pain-free result. Let the wax sit for 10-15 seconds (or as long as it says on the package), or until the wax has become colder and hard. If you haven't let the wax run out a bit, do it now. Stretch the skin by pulling it up the other side of the wax with your fingers. Grab the wax firmly in your other hand and pull it quickly. It is important that you do not peel the wax off the skin. You need to pull the wax off parallel to the skin, back over the waxed area. Immediately put your free hand firmly on the waxed area to relieve the pain. The wax probably won't have removed all of the hair. However, it is important that you wax each piece of skin only once - the remaining hair should be removed another time. Repeat applying and removing the wax over the area you want to remove.
   • Now is a good time to pluck the remaining hairs with tweezers. This way you guarantee a smooth result. Moreover, the discomfort of picking will not be felt, because you will experience more discomfort from the fact that you just waxed.
10. Apply baby oil. Baby oil will loosen leftover wax residue and soothe any discomfort. You can combine this with a light massage to soothe the skin. Any redness should go away in about an hour.
11. Rinse (optional). You can take a shower to clean the area and apply extra hydration. The pain should be gone by now, and a shower can be very relaxing.
12. Pick away the remaining hairs. If more than a few hairs are left, wait a few days and wax again. Use a light scrub two days after waxing to prevent ingrown hairs.

Tips

• A mirror can be useful for those hard to see spots.
• Use powder so that the wax only pulls away the hair, not the skin.
• Take a painkiller an hour before waxing to relieve the pain.

Warnings

• Burns from the wax can be an awful lot of pain. Follow the instructions on the package, and always test the wax on your wrist first.
• If the wax is not properly applied or removed, hair follicles can bleed, bruise, or get an abrasion.

Necessities

• A razor / trimmer
• Moisturizing cream for sensitive skin
• Hard wax
• Spatulas
• Baby oil / a mild wax remover / wet wipes
• Tweezers