Six mistakes you definitely make when epilating
'11.02.2022'
Source: Lady.mail.ru
Even the most unexpected things are related to waxing: coffee, a razor, and even birth control pills. We figure out how to do everything right so as not to get irritation and discomfort during such a procedure.
Combine different ways to remove hair
If you think that nothing terrible will happen in that after epilation, walk a couple of times on your legs with a razor, writes Lady.mail.ruand then back to wax again, then you're wrong. The fact is that the razor thickens the hair, so that epilation after it will be more painful. But if you constantly remove all the excess wax, the hairs will be thinner and weaker, which means that the sensations will become less painful.
Do not use scrub
The first day after epilation, you need to be especially gentle with the skin: do not apply deodorants, perfumes and other products with fragrances on it. It is also better to refrain from visiting the sauna, solarium and reservoirs - your skin is especially vulnerable at first. But in order to avoid ingrown hairs, use a scrub (even in the cold season, the main thing is to find the right one) three days after the procedure. Exfoliation can be done once a week, and if you add more products to slow hair growth, you can get a decent delay before the next procedure.
“The length of the hairs for effective removal should be 3-5 mm. If you are aware of your hypersensitivity, take an anesthetic an hour and a half before the procedure, and during the session try to breathe deeply and evenly, exhale the air through your nose at the moment the wax is removed from the skin, ”advises Inga Melnikova, master of waxing at the salon Wax & Go.
Do not follow the cycle day
Of course, no one will postpone the record in the cabin due to the sudden onset of menstruation. But if you closely follow the cycle (and it does not get out of schedule), then try to plan the procedure in advance: ideally, if wax epilation takes place on 4 — 5-th day of the cycle in the morning time (by evening, the legs tend to swell) . Then the feeling will be more comfortable. By the way, if you take birth control pills, then it is better to warn the master in the salon about it: because of the dose of hormones, the pills can affect your skin's susceptibility. The specialist will be able to pick up the wax, the most gentle and gentle for you.
Do you drink coffee before the procedure?
Before the procedure it is better not to drink any coffee or alcohol. They increase sensitivity. So it is worth refraining from these drinks in order not to suffer much.
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Remove hairs in the wrong direction.
This item applies to those who do the procedure at home. If you are not confident in your skills, then we still advise you to go to the master. For those who decide on a home procedure, we remind you: the wax strip should be removed against the growth of hairs, and parallel to the skin, smoothly, but not too slowly (for clarity, imagine the take-off of an airplane that soars not straight up, but slightly inclined). After the session, do not forget to wipe the skin with an antiseptic and moisturize it with milk.
Do not think about contraindications
Waxing has contraindications, including hypersensitive skin, irritation and even venous expansion. In general, in all incomprehensible situations, it is better to ask the master about whether this particular method of hair removal is right for you. And if you doubt the composition of the wax and how your skin will react to it, apply it for a few seconds on a small area of skin - if an allergy does not appear, then you can act.
