Waxing 101

As women, we're put on a pedestal to be seen as sexy beautiful and vibrant, and what women can be seen at her best with hair above her lip. It might be a hard subject for some women to talk about, but let's face it sorry guys must women if not all have a little peach fuse above her lips. The key is covering it up and getting rid of it so that it doesn't turn into a moustache or that it's noticeable.

First things first, know that there are a lot of products out there that you can try to get rid of the fuzz, pens, bleaches, creams papers, al of this sounds good but if you really want your "friend" to be gone you must use a wax kit. You can however get it down professionally if you don't want to go at it alone. Or you can always have your best girlfriend do the peeling off for you. The choice is yours.

Always keep your skin protected.

You should wash the area first with a creamy cleanser and then pat it dry. In order to form a protective barrier between the wax and your lovely skin you should put some light dusting powder on your upper lip. The powder will also absorb the remaining moisture in the area.

Next it's waxing time

You can heat the wax up until it looks like honey. Always before you do any type of waxing test the temperature so that it's not to hot. You can test it on your inner wrist , if its burning your arm then let it sit out for a while. Once you think the wax is ready you can stretch your skin for better results by rolling your upper lip gently over your teeth. Then begin spreading the wax from the center right under your nose to the corners of your mouth.

Pull

The last part can be the scariest, everything was easy until this point, but you can do it. Once the wax has cooled but is still pliable use one hand to hold down the paper and the other to lift the lower edge. In a quick motion begin pulling the strip off using upward motion. Afterwards you can sooth your skin with Sally Hansen's soothing aftershave clothes or some form of alcohol-free toner.

Waxing tips

If you take pain killers at least an hour before waxing it will minimize the sting

Make the ends of your mouth thicker than in the middle it will make the wax easier to move.

Always wear sunscreen in the waxed area because freshly waxed skin is prone to sun damage.

Removing wax is kind of like removing a band aid; take a deep breath and pull.

Use a ice cube on you face after waxing this will help sooth the skin and remove redness.

Never use waxing products that contain retinoid, they can make your skin extremely sensitive.

If this is your first time deciding on getting a Brazilian bikini wax, or any type of body waxing the best thing to do is have it professionally done. For situations such as facial hair the at home kits are fine, but for the body leave the waxing to the professionals they know best. Be aware that a standard bikini wax removes the hair along your bikini line, while a Brazilian bikini wax will remove all of you pubic hair.

The best places to finda good salon.

1. yellow pages
2. search engines like google and enter you're the name of your city
3. or ask you friends for the best salon

Once you have found the best salon for you talk to some women in the salon, customers that perhaps have been there before. You will have to be bold, but by talking with other customers you can get a better feel for the salon and how their services work. Make sure that the person who is doing the bikini waxing is experienced in their field. Most waxing services can cost anywhere between 50-100 dollars, and if you want good services don't go to a place lower than 50.

On the day of your treatment take a warm shower cleaning the area you want waxed. Most of the time you will be brought into a room and asked to lay on the bed with you knees or legs down. First your area will be trimmed with scissors and then the waxing begins. Most waxers use low temperature wax for less pain and will then pull when it has cooled off. A good advice is to take pain killers an hour before going so that you experience less pain. You may have to get into some unique positions if you are getting a Brazilian wax in order for the waxer to get all of your hair. Once the waxing is finish some lotion will be used in the area that the hair has been pulled. Usually the area will stay smooth for 3 weeks depending on how long your hair grows back.

Most hair removal treatments such as back hair, or chest is done in pretty much the same matter. For those who are looking to do bikini waxes on their own you can follow my advice on facial waxing. The guidelines are pretty much the same except you are doing the process in a different area. Be careful with at home removal techniques.

Good home kits for waxing

1. Poetic Cosmetic Waxing Kit (bliss)
2. Poetic Brow Shaping Sugar Wax Kit (bliss)

all products can be found in the links