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    The dos and don'ts of waxing

    Updated:23 May 2015 7:28 AM | Posted by
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    Waxing is one of those tasks that many of us brand as ‘too difficult’ to do ourselves and choose to leave to the professionals for fear of making a mistake. Not only does this mean finding extra money – but also enough time to get to your beautician.

    What we’re here to tell you though is that waxing your face and body is actually really easy to do yourself at home – all you need are a few good instructions and some great DIY waxing products like those from Veet, which produces some of most effective, easy-to-use at-home hair removal solutions.

    To ensure your DIY waxing is as smooth in its execution as it is in its final result, we sought out the help of Veet Beauty Director Amy Erbacher to give us a few dos and don’ts of at-home waxing…

    DO:

    ensure you exfoliate the night before waxing, as dead skin cells can clog hair follicles and cause ingrown hairs.

    DON’T:

    wax over sunburn. The skin in that area is already damaged – and any further trauma may damage your skin even more!

    DO:

    a patch test if you’re using a product for the first time. To do this, simply apply a 10-cent-sized amount of wax to the inside of your elbow and leave it for five minutes before removing. If after 12 to 24 hours you can’t see any signs of irritation, you’re okay to use the wax!

    DON’T:

    apply wax to your skin before checking that it’s at the right temperature. The Veet EasyWax™ Electrical Roll-on Kit warms up to the perfect temperature in order to distribute an even, mess-free layer of warm wax to your skin – but it’s always a good idea to test the temperature of any wax on the inside of your wrist before application.

    DO:

    hold taut the skin on your face or body while removing the wax strip to ensure more effective hair removal and prevent bruising.

    DON’T:

    worry if you make a mistake with your wax application. Both the Veet EasyWax™ Electrical Roll-on Kit and Veet EasyGrip Ready-To-Use Wax Strips contain Perfect Finish Wipes that are specifically formulated to effectively remove excess wax, while Veet Precision Wax & Care can be rinsed off with water.

    DO:

    look for an aftercare product with soothing, calming and anti-inflammatory ingredients like calendula, oatmeal or aloe vera. Veet Face Precision Wax & Care features a Soothing Aftercare Cream with aloe vera to help nourish and soothe your just-waxed skin.

    What are your best tips for DIY waxing at home? Which product do you think sounds most ideal for you to use at home?

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    Shop A Everyday 2 Aug 2017 1:26 AM

    I wouldn't mind trying some wax on my chin, so many fine hairs

    BeautifulJusty 24 Jun 2017 5:36 PM

    Yes to exfoliating and avoiding sunburns.

    Shop A Everyday 10 Apr 2017 12:08 PM

    I have tried but only half the hairs came out

    Chicklet 25 Nov 2016 10:20 PM

    I'm a chicken when it comes to waxing!

    ldb_99 15 Sep 2016 8:02 PM

    Good tips!!

    Anonymous (not verified) 23 May 2015 7:28 AM

    Waxing is great!! Just as long as the wax isn't to hot :,)

    Yohanna 1 Apr 2015 2:32 AM

    Yes, regular exfoliation helps a lot! I use my almost 8 year old epillator, no garbage waste, no mess

    Heidi366 9 Jul 2016 8:56 PM

    I must get into using my epilator again. It's a great Braun model and I haven't used it in a while. It lasts a lot longer than shaving.

    ren812 6 Mar 2015 2:39 AM

    Great tips on how to wax properly

    Selina762 6 Dec 2014 4:21 PM

    I have reached that time in life where I am battling facial hair and then the need to find something that works well, is easy and hopefully as painless as possible. My face is a really big issue for me. Any suggestions or helpful tips would be great, as I also live in a rural area. Thanks all.

    Goldcat 5 Dec 2014 6:24 AM

    My eyes water at the thought of waxing over sunburn.

    Sunshine3 4 Dec 2014 11:33 AM

    awesome tips :) never thought about the first one before

    Navyblueladybird 7 Nov 2014 12:20 PM

    Water soluble is the way to go when home waxing.

    aussieasianbeauty 22 Oct 2014 3:22 AM

    Waxing still scares me. I've started looking into it a bit, since I'm kinda over shaving, but I think I'll try the salon first.

    Growing old 7 Oct 2014 3:03 AM

    I've decided after reading articles here in bh to learn all the tips and tricks and go for it! Anything that saves money ESP with the lead up to Christmas is a bonus! My research has begun and I should be a confident pro in no time!!! Thankfully bh has plenty of articles on waxing and tips for every part of the body!! Research time starting now!! Thanks bh for installing confidence in myself as I used to be so confident with Besuty things!

    Hannah20 1 Sep 2014 8:28 AM

    I love the Veet easy wax electric roll on kit! I was totally useless with the wax tubs and the roll on kit just makes the whole process simple :-)

    bmill229 16 Jul 2014 8:56 AM

    Great Tips.

    Its_Jess 9 Apr 2014 6:52 AM

    I've always just waxed at home with those ready made wax strips. It hurts but I'd prefer that than having to find a salon!

    Emma_59 24 Jan 2014 6:12 AM

    Great tips! I am fairly new to DIY waxing, but this article is filling me with confidence for when I give it another go! Thanks BH x

    Karena216 20 Jan 2014 8:16 AM

    Did home waxing except the wax was in little tub and had to heat it into microwave at correct temperature which was very hard to get, then it was just absolutely messy. Definitely go for Veet Easywax Roll on. (:

    TheUglyDuckling 14 Jan 2014 11:44 PM

    I've seen reviews on sugar waxing and how it doesn't break hairs at the skinline. Environmentally friendly, you can make it at home and it's cheap. I'm trying to grow it out so I can give it a bash.

    Cherie751 14 Jan 2014 6:56 AM

    I've tried plenty of times to wax at home but I can't ever seem to do it. These tips make so much sense can't wait to try out these tips the next time I try.

    ray_jay 8 Jan 2014 2:50 AM

    honestly just practice and practuce and never give up

    Elefante 7 Jan 2014 10:48 PM

    Baby lotion after waxing :)

    MoniqueKerstin 6 Jan 2014 12:17 PM

    I have just started waxing and I'm looking forward to using the veet easy wax system i got in the BIB pack :)

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