In summer, the removal is one of the most important beauty habits to
look flawless skin and be comfortable and ready for any situation.
However, to be the season in which the body is more exposed to external agents such as sun, pool chlorine or sea water, it is necessary to consider certain precautions before, during and after waxing.
To do this, Leticia Carrera, technical director of Career Happiness centers and advises Veet recommends certain guidelines to keep in mind for hair removal with wax-a faster and more effective when removing hair to temporarily form a smooth skin and forget the hair longer.
Before waxing: prepare the skin
Clean and dry skin: the area to be dilapidated must be free of traces of body oils or creams as these prevent the wax adheres well to the skin and the hair out to first.
Plucking (if possible) after the shower of the night is the best time because the warm water pores of the skin are more dilated.
Beware of injuries: It is important not to wax over any wound type, such as abrasions or irritations, most common at this time of year to wear short clothes and expose long time to heat or sunlight.
Length of hair: the ideal is that the hair to be waxed measures 0.5 cm maximum. If it is longer, trim it a bit with scissors (leaving at about 2 mm) it is the best solution for the wax to grip better.
During Hair: Tricks for each zone
Legs and knees start from the bottom of the knee down to the ankle, applying strip wax from top to bottom, in the direction of hair growth. Depilatory knee, keeping it bent to go applying wax strips in small portions.
English: apply thin layers of wax down (usually toward the inner thigh). Very important: in this area the folds of skin are very common. Should avoid tensing when gently apply the strip.
Armpits: in this area, the hair tends to grow in two directions, so you have to remove it in two steps. With elbow raised and thrown back to keep the skin taut, apply thin layers of wax from the center of the armpit upwards (towards the hand). Repeat the same process from the center of the armpit down (toward the waist) and pull in the opposite direction of hair growth. Do not forget to tighten the skin at the time of pull.
Arm: bend your arm 90 degrees and apply thin layers of wax from the inside out, following the direction of hair growth. Remove wax pulling up, tightening the skin to pull the opposite side. Wax the inner arm laterally, from the elbow to the wrist, using small portions of layers of wax.After waxing: maintain perfect skin
Soothe skin: After removing the wax, pressing the skin immediately waxed area to relieve and prevent scratching. After the removal, apply cold water to cool the skin.
Maximum hydration and prevent attacks: in summer, hydration is key, so do not forget to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day, as it will help maintain a beautiful skin. In addition, after waxing, moisturize more often, at least twice a day. No sun or UVA rays in the shaved area at least 72 hours after waxing. Also during this time, do not exfoliate or use deodorant.
Hair free skin several weeks: hot wax ensures hairless skin for a long time can reach up to four weeks. If you have to shave more frequently, wait at least 72 hours between sessions.
However, to be the season in which the body is more exposed to external agents such as sun, pool chlorine or sea water, it is necessary to consider certain precautions before, during and after waxing.
To do this, Leticia Carrera, technical director of Career Happiness centers and advises Veet recommends certain guidelines to keep in mind for hair removal with wax-a faster and more effective when removing hair to temporarily form a smooth skin and forget the hair longer.
Before waxing: prepare the skin
Clean and dry skin: the area to be dilapidated must be free of traces of body oils or creams as these prevent the wax adheres well to the skin and the hair out to first.
Plucking (if possible) after the shower of the night is the best time because the warm water pores of the skin are more dilated.
Beware of injuries: It is important not to wax over any wound type, such as abrasions or irritations, most common at this time of year to wear short clothes and expose long time to heat or sunlight.
Length of hair: the ideal is that the hair to be waxed measures 0.5 cm maximum. If it is longer, trim it a bit with scissors (leaving at about 2 mm) it is the best solution for the wax to grip better.
During Hair: Tricks for each zone
Legs and knees start from the bottom of the knee down to the ankle, applying strip wax from top to bottom, in the direction of hair growth. Depilatory knee, keeping it bent to go applying wax strips in small portions.
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Armpits: in this area, the hair tends to grow in two directions, so you have to remove it in two steps. With elbow raised and thrown back to keep the skin taut, apply thin layers of wax from the center of the armpit upwards (towards the hand). Repeat the same process from the center of the armpit down (toward the waist) and pull in the opposite direction of hair growth. Do not forget to tighten the skin at the time of pull.
Arm: bend your arm 90 degrees and apply thin layers of wax from the inside out, following the direction of hair growth. Remove wax pulling up, tightening the skin to pull the opposite side. Wax the inner arm laterally, from the elbow to the wrist, using small portions of layers of wax.After waxing: maintain perfect skin
Soothe skin: After removing the wax, pressing the skin immediately waxed area to relieve and prevent scratching. After the removal, apply cold water to cool the skin.
Maximum hydration and prevent attacks: in summer, hydration is key, so do not forget to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day, as it will help maintain a beautiful skin. In addition, after waxing, moisturize more often, at least twice a day. No sun or UVA rays in the shaved area at least 72 hours after waxing. Also during this time, do not exfoliate or use deodorant.
Hair free skin several weeks: hot wax ensures hairless skin for a long time can reach up to four weeks. If you have to shave more frequently, wait at least 72 hours between sessions.