How to Remove Unwanted Hair with Homemade Remedies

Hair removal

Body hair has become a fashion faux pas, making men and women seek removal at any cost. While many salons offer hair removal, the price is in the hundreds, and because hair has to be removed every three to four weeks, this can become costly. For those who don't have the cash, or don't want to spend the cash, but want to remove the hair, the remedy for hair removal is found at home. Natural hair removal can be done with items found in the pantry.

Things You'll Need

• Half a lemon, juiced 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey Rubber spatula Cooking spray Microwave-safe bowl Towel Cornstarch or baby powder Wooden craft sticks Hair-removal strips Aloe vera

Instructions

1. Spray the rubber spatula with cooking spray. This will help keep the ingredients from sticking. Place the lemon juice, sugar and honey in the bowl, and mix well.

2. Place the bowl in the microwave, and cook on high for 2 1/2 minutes. It should be bubbly and smooth. If not, put in for another 30 seconds. Mix well.

3. Allow the mixture to cool. It should be warm to the touch but not hot. This will take 25 to 30 minutes. If it becomes too cool, put it back in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.

4. Clean the area where the hair will be removed. Dry thoroughly with a towel. Dust the area with baby powder or cornstarch to absorb any oil.

5. Use a wooden stick to spread the wax over the hair to be removed. Lay a hair-removal strip over the wax, and rub down in the direction of the hair growth.

6. Pull the skin tight with one hand, and quickly pull off the strip in the opposite direction, in one fluid motion. Continue steps 4 through 6 until all hair has been removed. Rub down the area with aloe vera.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove any residue with warm water.

• Do not go over an area more than once in 24 hours. It can damage the skin.

Resources

• About Hair Removal
• Hair Removal Facts