How to Make an At-Home Wax Painless
Waxing is the preferred method of hair removal for many people, because it is less of a hassle than using tweezers and, some believe, more effective than creams and other hair-removal treatments. However, at-home waxing is painful, and it can cause redness and irritation of the skin. There are, however, methods to reduce the pain of waxing and alleviate your discomfort. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pain-killer
- Numbing spray
- Ice cube
- Hair inhibitor
- Baby powder (optional)
Instructions
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Take a pain killer approximately 30 minutes before you apply the wax. Use anti-inflamatory tablets, which alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
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Engage in breathing exercises immediately before you wax. Inhale deeply through the nose, hold your breath for several seconds and exhale slowly, letting air out through the mouth. Deep breathing relaxes your body and relaxes constricted hair follicles, which will make the waxing treatment less uncomfortable.
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Apply an anesthetic numbing spray to the area of skin to be waxed, a few minutes before you apply the wax. Spray it on and allow the skin to absorb the spray. Avoid rubbing it in.
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Apply pressure to the inflamed area immediately after you remove the wax. Place the pad of your finger or the palm of your hand on the area to reduce pain and discomfort. After a minute, rub an ice cub over the area to reduce inflammation by soothing the nerve endings.
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Use a hair inhibitor a day after waxing. Apply topically to the waxed area to decrease the rate of hair re-growth and to soften the hair that re-grows. Softer, finer hair will be less painful to remove in future wax treatments.
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Tips & Warnings
Although it does not significantly reduce pain, baby powder helps to reduce irritation, such as bumps and redness, of the skin. Dab baby powder on affected areas after waxing.
References
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