Waxing is a very economical method of hair removal.
Salons offer waxing as a service and are probably better for those waxing for the first time. Waxing at home can be messy but, inexpensive.

The results can last for some weeks in many cases. I have tried several of the methods below and they all have their pros and cons.

Waxing Product Varieties:

• Hard wax
• Soft wax
• Cold wax
• Hot wax
• Waxing strips
• Microwave wax
• Waxing kits.

To get the best results when waxing:

• Avoid lotions, oils and showering before waxing. The moisture absorbed by the hair during showering or moisturizing beforehand will make the wax less effective.
• Test a small area first to be sure you have no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction.
• Hair should be 1/8th of an inch long or longer.
• Do NOT overheat the wax overheating can and will cause burns the skin. Test the temperature of the wax on a very small, less noticeable area first. Be Careful!
• The wax should not be runny it should be consistently soft, not runny.

If your threshold to a little pain is low:
Use a numbing agent. Gels and creams are available at your local pharmacy and should be applied 30 to 45 minutes before waxing.

Pain? Ooooh Yes! Especially the first time!
Your pulling hair out by the root. It will be slightly painful the first time, but less painful each time thereafter.

Apply the wax in the same direction of the hair growth with a plastic or wood spatula at a 45-degree angle, thus keeping the layer of wax thin.

Apply the muslin media, if the type of wax your using requires it, leaving roughly a 1/3 of the strip free for a firm grip. Pat and smooth the material gently in the direction of the hair.

Grasp the muslin strip on the free end. While keeping the skin taut, pull the strip off with a fast backward motion while staying close to the skin.

Do not pull upward or outward, but backward really, really fast.
An upward or outward motion will peel off the thin top layer of your skin.

Remove any excess wax with a warm moist towel when done.

To reduce the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs:

• Avoid wearing tight garments.
• Wait 24 to 48 and exfoliate the waxed areas. Dead skin can cause ingrown hair.
• Keep exposure to sunlight to a minimum for 48 hours after waxing.

Hair Growth Inhibitors that work well with waxing:

• Kalo Hair Growth Inhibitor.
• GiGi Slo-Grow.
• Aveeno Positively Smooth Lotions.
• Hair Stop.