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Reviewed by Jodi Shays. Hard wax is the best wax to use because it adheres only to the leg hair and not to the skin. Going to a salon that offers hard wax for leg waxing is important especially if it is your first time.
You should plan on taking a shower before your leg waxing appointment. Hot water makes your pores open, which makes hair removal easier. Too hot of a shower can dry out your skin so make sure you pick a temperature that works for you. After your shower, it might be tempting to apply products to your legs but this is not recommended. Avoid putting any type of product on your legs for at least several hours before your leg waxing appointment. Your legs need to be completely clean so the wax can properly adhere to your hair.
You may be planning your leg waxing appointment to fall right before a vacation or event. When preparing to schedule your appointment you should consider the timing of the waxing. Certain water-based activities should be avoided immediately after leg waxing. Swimming, tanning, being in a hot tub, and being directly in the sun are all things to avoid for a bit after waxing. All that said, there are few lessons I've had to learn the hard way.
Here's what I wish I had known about how to wax your legs at home. I typically grimaced a bit at the salon but have actually found my DIY method to be less painful.
Granted, I've been waxing for longer, so the hair isn't as thick as it was my first trip in. I'm happy with my decision to take waxing into my own bathroom, but I'd suggest anyone start with a professional—or at least study up on the right techniques. You'll get to see how things are done, and you'll be dealing with slightly less stubborn hair when you step into the driver's seat.
One perk of doing leg waxing at home is I have more control over the formula. Beata Chyla, lead esthetician at Bliss , recommends considering your skin type and waxing needs when shopping. I personally love the Nair Wax Kit because it's so easy to clean—warm water and soap does the trick. I hop in the shower after I'm done, and any spots that land on my bathroom sink or on the applicator are gone with a soapy swipe. When using a roll-on wax, you're going to need more strips than you think.
The kit I use comes with 10 strips, which doesn't cover the entire area. I've occasionally rinsed the strips with sudsy water and reused them in a pinch thanks, Amazon reviewers! Too short, and the wax won't be able to grab on to the hair. Too long, and it's going to hurt a lot more.
An easy way to remember this is to time your at-home waxes about a month apart, just like you would for salon appointments. I was the most careful during my inaugural run and slowly got lazier.
When I'm hurrying or not paying attention, things get messy: I've stepped on a used strip so gross , pieces have landed on the carpet sticky side down, and I've destroyed my sink top. Lesson learned: Take your time. Twenty-four hours before you wax, Chyla recommends an in-shower scrub for best results the next day she likes the Bliss Hot Salt Scrub. If your pain threshold is especially low, you can also take a pain reliever an hour before you begin.
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