How to wax your face even on a budget

Keeping your face smooth and hair-free can be pricey. You can get the same look at a fraction of the price simply by doing it at home.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Waxing kit
• Tweezers

1. Choose a waxing kit that is designed for facial hair. They can be found at your local drugstore or beauty store.

2. Follow the directions on the package. Heat the wax to the appropriate temperature, taking care that it is not too hot.

3. Use the tools provided to spread the wax smoothly and evenly on the hair you wish to remove.

4. Apply the removal strip by firmly rubbing in the direction of hair growth.

5. Allow the wax to harden for a few seconds, then pull the skin taught and remove the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Tips & Warnings

• Use tweezers to maintain brows or get rid of persistent hairs.

• Apply facial lotion to the affected area to reduce redness.

• To avoid ingrown hairs, use a facial exfoliating product.