Using hard wax on your face can be an effective way to remove unwanted hair without irritating the skin. Here are the general steps to follow when using hard wax on your face:
- Gather your supplies: You’ll need hard wax, a wax warmer, wooden applicators, gloves, and baby powder.
- Cleanse and prep your skin: Make sure your face is clean and dry. Apply some baby powder to the area you want to wax to absorb any moisture and to help the wax adhere better to the hairs.
- Warm up the wax: Heat the hard wax in the wax warmer until it is fully melted and has a honey-like consistency. Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist before applying it to your face.
- Apply the wax: Dip the wooden applicator into the wax and apply a thick layer to the area you want to wax in the direction of hair growth. Make sure to apply the wax in small sections, as it can harden quickly.
- Wait for the wax to cool and harden: Allow the wax to cool and harden on your face for a few seconds until it is no longer tacky to the touch.
- Remove the wax: Hold the skin taut with one hand and use the other hand to remove the hardened wax in one quick motion in the opposite direction of hair growth. Pull the wax parallel to your skin, rather than pulling it straight up.
- Repeat the process: Repeat the process on other areas of your face, working in small sections until you have removed all the hair.
- Clean up: Use a wax remover or oil to clean off any excess wax.
- Soothe the skin: Apply a soothing lotion or aloe vera gel to the waxed area to soothe the skin and reduce redness.
Keep in mind that the skin on your face is delicate, so be gentle when applying and removing the wax. If you have any skin conditions or allergies, consult with a dermatologist before using hard wax on your face.