Waxing Rulebook 101: Simple Dos And Don’ts Of Using Wax Strips

Everyone loves to see long thick hair on a woman’s head as they appear elegant and complements her personality, whereas we can’t say the same for her body hair. However, opting for waxing can help in easy removal of the unwanted hairs as it is a simple, cost-effective and quick affair. It’s just that you ought to know the right way of using the wax strips.

To make your waxing experience a super-effective and hassle-free, you will have to learn the art of waxing like a pro. While that comes with practice, there are many simple ways to enhance your waxing session, and one among them is learning to use the wax strips correctly.

Essential Dos and Don’ts to Follow While Using Strip Wax

Let’s quickly go through some vital Dos and Don’ts that are a must follow to perform waxing on the go.

1. Do Press The Strip Before Pulling:

One of the major mistakes of the novices is that they are light on hands while waxing. Although wax is a strong adhesive and sticks to the skin immediately, you need to be a little firm with the wax strips. So, make sure you press the wax strip before pulling it off so that the hairs stick to the strip thoroughly.

2. Don’t Delay in Wax Strip Pulling: 

Waxing is a quick process and requires a swift action after the application of wax. Once you apply the wax on the skin and press it for 5-6 seconds, you need to remove the strip forthwith. If you let the wax dry or the wax strip on for a long time, you will affect the waxing efficiency and may even break some hair in between.

3. Do Pull Off The Strip Against The Hair Growth:

If you want a fuzz-free waxing session, make sure that you always apply the wax in the direction of hair growth and remove it using the strip against the direction of growth. This will help in easy-peasy hair removal in one go besides making the process easier as the hairs get removed from the roots, not just epidermis.

4. Don’t Throw Rather Reuse the Same Strip for At Least 7-8 times:

There is no need of throwing the strip after one use when you can use it again on the same area or on a different area (not more than 2-3 times). But it’s a big NO for sensitive skin areas such as underarms or bikini. This helps in saving a lot of time, and you get a silky soft skin as your final result.

5.Do Cut the Wax Strips for Perfect Hair Removal:

Although the size of the wax strip is apt to remove most of the hair from your skin, for the areas that are smaller in size, A normal 9” x 3” sized wax strip can be cut according to the smaller areas like the underarms, back of your hands, bikini line.

6. Do Use The Right Wax Strips With The Right Wax: 

Although there are many different types of wax strips available for use such as cloth, muslin, pellon strips, using the right strip with the right wax is essential. It is recommended to use cloth strips to remove strip wax from your skin as these are easily available and can be disposed of after use.

Vital Dos And Don’ts To Follow While Using Cold Wax Strips

The cold wax strips are convenient strips that are suitable for those ladies who have less time and want a quick waxing session with readily available wax strips.

1. Do Rub Briskly before Application: 

As these are ready-to-use wax strips with pre-coated wax, it is necessary to rub these strips between your palms to melt the wax. Not doing so will nullify your efforts as the wax will remain cold and hard, and not create enough adhesion with the hairs.

2. Don’t Use it for the Sensitive Areas:

Cold wax strips should only be used on areas that require hard waxing such as underarms etc., for all others, you must make use of appropriate strip wax depending upon the sensitivity of your skin.

The dos and don’ts mentioned above are helpful in making you fully aware of all the necessary facts related to waxing using the wax strips the right way. We hope that the next time you will have a fuzz-free and ultimate waxing experience that will surely make your skin extra-smooth and completely hair free.