How to Wax Your Legs
Buy a waxing kit., Prep your skin., Reserve time to wax your legs., Prepare mentally.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy a waxing kit.
You can find waxing kits on Amazon for anywhere between $10-$20.
Compare kits and decide which one you want to buy.
Generally they are all pretty similar but some offer more strips and some are advertised for men or women.
Some beauty sites recommend using the Nair Moroccan Argan Oil Wax for Legs and Body. -
Step 2: Prep your skin.
It is important to exfoliate before you wax in order to achieve the best results.
Also make sure your hair isn’t too long or too short.
You want your hair to be at least a quarter of an inch long but no longer than half an inch.
If your hair is longer than half an inch you should trim it with scissors first, then use the wax.
Consonant Skin Body Scrub is a great product that can help with exfoliation.
Lather it on everywhere you plan to shave at least 24 hours before.
Leave it on for a few minutes and then gently clean it off with soap and water. , This will take about an hour, maybe two.
Don’t try to wax your legs in the ten minutes before you head out the door for work or class. , The waxing process might be a little painful, so try to recognize that as you make the decision to wax your legs.
It's not excruciating but you you should prepare yourself to feel some mild discomfort.
As long as you're okay with that you should be good to go. -
Step 3: Reserve time to wax your legs.
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Step 4: Prepare mentally.
Detailed Guide
You can find waxing kits on Amazon for anywhere between $10-$20.
Compare kits and decide which one you want to buy.
Generally they are all pretty similar but some offer more strips and some are advertised for men or women.
Some beauty sites recommend using the Nair Moroccan Argan Oil Wax for Legs and Body.
It is important to exfoliate before you wax in order to achieve the best results.
Also make sure your hair isn’t too long or too short.
You want your hair to be at least a quarter of an inch long but no longer than half an inch.
If your hair is longer than half an inch you should trim it with scissors first, then use the wax.
Consonant Skin Body Scrub is a great product that can help with exfoliation.
Lather it on everywhere you plan to shave at least 24 hours before.
Leave it on for a few minutes and then gently clean it off with soap and water. , This will take about an hour, maybe two.
Don’t try to wax your legs in the ten minutes before you head out the door for work or class. , The waxing process might be a little painful, so try to recognize that as you make the decision to wax your legs.
It's not excruciating but you you should prepare yourself to feel some mild discomfort.
As long as you're okay with that you should be good to go.
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