Hard Wax for Hair Removal: Dos and Don’ts (2024)

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Hard Wax for Hair Removal: Dos and Don’ts? ›

Make sure to create a lip at the end (using light pressure) to have something to hold on to while removing. Wait for the wax to harden (this usually takes about five minutes). Pull the wax off in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Make sure to create a lip at the end (using light pressure) to have something to hold on to while removing. Wait for the wax to harden (this usually takes about five minutes). Pull the wax off in the opposite direction of hair growth.

DON'TS: THE FIRST 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR WAX:

Avoid direct sunlight or sunbathing (or artificial tanning). Avoid saunas or steam baths. Don't swim. Don't wear tight or non-breathing clothes to avoid infection: waxed skin needs air.

Apply the wax to a small section of your skin with unwanted hair. For the best results, always spread the wax in the direction of hair growth.

Get Your Hard Wax Timing Right:

If your wax is too cool, you've got to be quick with its application and removal. If the wax is left to set too long, it will crack or break.

Wax should be thin enough to drip but not dripping too quickly. Wax dripping completely off the wax stick very quickly is too thin. Wax that doesn't drip off the wax stick at all or very slowly is too thick. Wax that has thick ribbons when stirred and drips off the wax stick in beautiful thick ribbons is just right.

Directly after waxing your hair follicle is left open. This makes it susceptible hot water entering the open hair follicle during a shower or bath. This will irritate the area and create discomfort. Once your follicles close you can return to your normal bathing routine.

Don't exfoliate 24 hours to 48 hours prior to waxing to avoid irritation. (Though we absolutely encourage you to exfoliate a few times weekly in between wax appointments to keep skin soft.) Don't coat your body with lotions, potions, creams or any of the sort the day of your wax.

DO moisturize after waxing. Using gentle oil-based products, such as baby oil, can help to remove any wax residue while keeping the skin supple. If you prefer using a lotion-based after-wax care, try our 'Rub Me Down' lavender and chamomile moisturizer.

Apply enough pressure to the skin when applying hard wax

If you do not apply enough pressure, the hairs cannot fully adhere to the wax strip. Learning how to apply wax to the skin with the appropriate amount of pressure usually eliminates the problem of the wax not pulling out hair.

What is the best hair length for hard waxing? ›

The bottom line. Before waxing, grow your hair out to at least 1/4-inch long — 1/2-inch long at the most. If it's too short, you might want to reschedule your appointment. If it's too long, lightly trim the area or ask a technician to help you out.

Does Waxing Cause Ingrown Hairs? Yes, waxing can and often causes ingrown hairs and it's because sometimes hairs break off just below the skin when they're waxed.

Hard wax is the better option when treating smaller, more sensitive areas like the bikini area, underarms or face.

Hard wax is perfect for Brazilians and facial waxing because it is gentler on the skin.

Hard wax is less painful which makes it a good choice for sensitive body areas or any area.

This will allow the wax to melt down quickly to give you a good base - but do not leave it too long! Use ourhigh-quality wax warmer, leave it at the max for about 3 to 5 minutes, and then check on it.

How to Remove Hard Wax. The key to removing hard wax is pulling against the direction of the hair growth. Once you've applied your strip and created your lip, removing hard wax is the most simple part of using hard wax!

It can! Hair that's longer than ½ inch can make waxing more complicated as its prone to breakage when waxed off for first-timers, which means the follicle won't be removed and your results won't last as long. Long hair can also cover up other hairs during a wax, which requires repeated waxes of the same area.

How long does it have to be? Your hair has to be at least 1/4-inch long, or around the size of a grain of rice, before you wax. This helps ensure that hair is completely removed from the root. If this is your first time waxing, try to grow out hair from your most previous hair removal for around 2 weeks.