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How to wax your face, chin and upper lip
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hair removal for facial (lip chin cheek)
Waxing is one of the most popular methods for
removing unsightly facial hair. It is quick, cheap
and convenient to do yourself at home. While other
DIY methods for removing facial hair such as
depilatory creams and shaving leave you with stubble
and the problem of regrowth within days if not
hours, waxing will leave your face hair free for two
to six weeks at a time.
Not only that but hairs tend to grow in finer and
over time you will find the growth of hair getting
sparser.
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Having said all that it doesn't suit everyone. Most
people will get a temporary reaction to facial
waxing which brings them out in small red
spots and skin with be sore and red for a
couple of hours after waxing. But if you have
particularly sensitive delicate skin you may find
that you come out in a rash which refuses to budge
and your skin may even bleed. Also darker skinned
women may suffer some discoloration from waxing and
if you have been using retinols or acne preparations
such as Accutane which thin the skin you should
avoid waxing altogether until a month or so after
you stop using them (check with a beauty therapist
and your doctor if you're unsure). Always proceed
cautiously, in any case, when you begin and try
waxing a small area to start with.
You may find that some parts of your face are more
suitable for waxing than others with sideburns being
the least sensitive and other parts of your face
being the most difficult to wax. While the chin is
not particularly sensitive, hairs here are quite
stubborn so you may find waxing there difficult for
that reason.
It's a case of finding out what works for your
particular face and skin.
There's no doubt about it waxing hurts a bit but
most people find it pretty tolerable if a good
technique as described here is used. Above all be
sure and pull the skin taut when removing the wax
and after yanking off the strip of wax apply
pressure to the area to soothe it. If your pain
threshold is low you could take over the counter
pain relief medication an hour or so before removing
hair and that should help reduce the pain. Cool
compresses or a mild hydrocortisone cream after
waxing may also help soothe the skin.
If, after reading this, you're still a bit nervous
about waxing your face (and even if you're not) it's
a good idea to have facial waxing first of all at a
beauty salon where you will get a much better idea
of what is involved and how a professional goes
about removing your unwanted hair.
How to Wax Your Unwanted Facial Hair
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Choose a wax which has been specially formulated for excess facial hair
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Ensure the wax is not too hot so that you do not burn yourself - follow the recommended heating guidelines in your home waxing kit and test on the back of your hand before putting the wax anywhere near your face.
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Spread the wax thinly onto a small area in the direction of hair growth with the spatula provided in one smooth movement and apply the cotton strip rubbing down firmly in the direction of hair growth
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After a few seconds when the wax has adhered to the hair, pull the skin taut and taking the edge of the strip pull the wax off in one swift movement in the opposite direction to hair growth. Do not pull the strip upwards as this can cause hair to break off and grow back stubbly, pull the strip as closely to the skin as possible. Apply immediate pressure to the area with your hand to minimise discomfort.
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You should treat each area just once in a single waxing session to avoid damaging the skin and bruising. If you have a few stray stubborn hairs you can remove these by plucking with tweezers.
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After waxing apply a soothing lotion and leave the redness to subside of its own accord.
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Once skin has calmed down after a day or two, help prevent ingrown hairs by using a gentle exfoliating product every day on the treated area.
Upper Lip Waxing
Follow the directions for facial waxing but be extremely careful in this sensitive area to avoid injury. Hair on the upper lip generally grows downwards but check the direction of hair growth before you begin. Apply the wax in a small strip from nose to mouth and ensure that you pull the skin taut before removing the strip. It usually helps to pull your upper lip taut by pulling your lip inwards over your upper teeth. Also tighten by pulling the skin on either side of the area you are waxing with the thumb and forefinger of your hand. Do only one strip at a time.
Chin Waxing
To ensure the chin are is taut, tilt your head back otherwise follow directions as for facial waxing.
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