Waxing

Leg waxing involves using either hot wax or a hot sugar solution similar to syrup. Once applied to the leg or bikini area in a thin layer the wax cools down and contracts. This contraction of the wax makes the thin layer cling to the hair which gives enough strength in the wax to pull out the entire hair from the root. Some salons use a Tee Tree solution but this tends to snap the hair from the surface rather than pull the hair out from the root. (Depilate rather than Epilate!).

If you are waxing your legs yourself at home I would suggest heating the wax as recommended and allowing the wax to cool slightly after application.

If you are using waxing strips you need to heat the wax strips up in your hand by rubbing your hands together with the wax strip inbetween.  Separate the wax strips (there are always two stuck together).  Once separated apply the wax strip to the area you want to wax.  Move your hand  away for a few seconds so that the wax cools slightly and then quickly remove the wax strip.

Waxed legs last for about 3 to 6 weeks depending on your own individual hair growth cycle. Some people report that hair is finer after continually waxing for over a two year period, however there is no evidence to suggest that waxing does reduce hair density.

One reader wrote in with their horror story involving leg waxing. The beauty therapist was just on the last part of the leg waxing session where they create a ball of wax to eliminate the last few stragglers of hair. Unfortunately the wax was too hot and it burnt the skin. The wax left a scar about the size of an old fifty pence piece on the back of her leg. The burn took over six weeks to heal after many many applications of emollient cream.

For those of you that want a more permanent solution to hair removal you might consider Home laser hair removal products such as the Tria, Silk’n, Rio x60, Remington i light, Philips Satinlux, Rio I pulse or other IPL home laser hair removal products.  Why not see our main website, www.so-smooth.co.uk for an up to date list of home laser hair removal products.