Hard wax is the ideal solution for treating sensitive areas of the body without causing too much pain. The beautician applies professional hard wax to areas such as the face and inner thighs to make the skin more receptive to the process, and the results speak for themselves: even in the trickiest areas, the hard wax leaves the skin smooth after all the hair is removed.
Of course, this can only be done with techniques mastered by beauticians through years of training and professional experience. More specifically, waxing results depend on how the wax is applied to the skin, how long the wax is left on, and how well the final layer tears. Does Waxing Stop Hair Growth? Some people think these details make no difference, but they’re actually the key to trying to get rid of all the hair for the first time without harming the already open pores on the skin.
1. Use hard wax
Hard waxes are slightly less well-known than the peeling waxes you use on your legs and back. For one thing, hard waxes have more unique ingredients in their composition, which makes them less accessible to salon-goers. They can also be removed without the use of strips, allowing for increased precision when a trained hand is in charge of the process. Hard wax is great for the face, privates, and other areas with particularly sensitive skin.
Many people are also drawn to them because they only cling to the hair and don’t put as much pressure on the skin, making wax season less painful overall. Now, do you use wax to prevent hair growth? No, you must always apply the wax in the direction of hair growth. After letting the wax sit for a few seconds, it will always be removed against the direction of hair growth. Basically, you apply the wax in the direction the hair grows, and always rip it off in the opposite direction, so once you get used to the sequence of steps, there’s really no room for error.
2. How to Apply Hard Wax
To further understand the proper application technique, hard wax has a thick, syrupy consistency that can cause a mess if you don’t know what to do with it. In most cases, this means wax dripping from the spatula as you move from the pot to the wax chair, or an uneven layer after you’ve already applied the wax to your skin. The latter causes the wax to be too thick in some areas and too thin in others, so it cools at different times until it inevitably cracks when you try to rip off the entire layer. To apply wax effectively, you need to follow a series of simple steps:
First, you should create a bulb out of the wax as soon as you lift the spatula from the pot. You slowly swirl the wax until it completely wraps around the spatula and is easier to control during the treatment. You can rotate the spatula any number of times, depending on how much wax you plan to use when applying it to your skin; the type of treatment will also vary because, for example, you don’t need a large layer of wax to cover the skin around your eyebrows.
Afterward, you have to spread the wax balls over the skin. Ensure that the wax is spread evenly by running the spatula over it multiple times, following the hair growth direction at all times. You can also add more wax if desired, but remember to pace yourself or the wax may start to harden before you’re ready to remove it. When you’re satisfied, once you’ve reached the end of the wax layer, lift your wrist to create a lip.
This will be the edge you will hold on to as you pull the wax off. Once the wax adheres to the hair, you need to wait a few seconds. As you peel it off, grasp your lip with your thumb and forefinger, and use your other hand to pull taut on the skin next to the wax layer. Pull the wax quickly against the direction of hair growth, then gently press the newly waxed area with your hand resting on the skin. This last step will help ease the client’s discomfort.
When hard waxes are applied to the skin, they are no different than other wax formulations. All wax must be applied in the direction of hair growth in order for all hair to stick to the wax. In contrast, sugar paste is applied against the direction of hair growth and removed by pulling in the direction of hair growth.
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