At-Home Hair Removal Methods
Apart from shaving, there are a few different ways to remove unwanted body hair. There’s no right or wrong answer, it’s all about what makes sense for you!
Waxing: Stop spending a fortune and wax at home instead. Here are a few esthetician-approved tips in to set yourself up for success.
“Use a good quality wax, your wax should never be runny! That’s an indication that it is too hot! Think sticky like honey,” Gonzalez says.
Don’t try to wax fresh out of the shower! Gonzalez advises that you need to “make sure your skin is clean and dry.”
“Wax will not stick to skin with lotion or oils. Use a drying agent like baby powder to remove any excess oil and moisture from the skin. If you are waxing make sure your hair is as long as a grain of rice or 1/4 inches,” she shares.
And don’t be afraid to really get in there. “Hold your skin taught to avoid brushing or breaking hair while waxing as this can cause ingrowns,” she shares.
“Lay your wax with the hair growth and remove in the opposite direction (against the growth). This step is very important. Pull parallel to the skin, NEVER up!” Gonzalez warns. “Most importantly, be patient and work in small sections when working with wax.”
Laser hair Removal: In terms of at-home laser hair removal, Gonzalez says the method “can be effective in hair reduction, but they are not all created equal,” so it’s important to do your research to see which option is most compatible with your hair color and skin types.