For many people, shaving is not an option because of the fast and easy way to get smooth legs.If you have dark, thick hair, shaving could leave visible spots at the follicle.If your shaving technique is sloppy or rushed, shaving may result in razor burn and ingrown hairs.If you're looking for an alternative to shaving, there are several techniques you can use.
Step 1: Take your materials.
You spread different products on your skin when you wax and sugar.You can get an over-the-counter waxing kit at any grocery store or pharmacy.Sugaring kits can be bought online or made at home.A waxing kit should include wax, strips, and a stick.A sugaring kit should include paste, strips, and a stick.If you want to make a homemade sugaring kit, use a Popsicle strip for application to the skin.The homemade sugaring paste should be made with sugar, salt, lemon, and water.You will need access to a microwave to warm the wax or paste.
Step 2: Prepare your skin for waxing.
If you don't take the appropriate precautions to protect your legs, these processes could have unwanted effects, like redness and sore legs.Make sure you have long hair on your legs.Ideally, it will be between 1/6 and 1/3.Make sure you don't have any injuries on your legs.Pulling hair from damaged skin will only make it worse.You should wash your skin and dry your legs.Dead skin can be removed by using a body scrub, loofah, or shower glove.You don't want to irritate your skin if you rub too hard.You can soak your legs in warm water.It is recommended to use an oil-free lotion.If you have oil on your skin, wax won't get a hold of your hair.
Step 3: Place the wax or paste in the room.
If wax and sugaring paste doesn't come in a microwave-safe container, you can either put it on the stove or microwave it.The box has warming instructions on it.The consistency of properly warmed wax should be similar to honey.Warming the sugaring paste will make it sticky and soft.Hot wax or sugaring paste can burn very badly.
Step 4: Determine the direction of hair growth
If you don't remove the entire hair, you will get ingrown hairs.To prevent this, check the direction your hair is growing in.Hair will grow downward on legs.When you get to these steps, you will apply the wax in a downward motion and pull the strip off in an upward motion.You can pull the sugaring strip off if you apply the paste in an upward motion.
Step 5: Use the stick to apply the warmed product to your skin.
If waxing and sugaring, apply it in a downward direction.If you apply too much product, it will be hard to attach to the strip.It is ideal to have a layer of bout.
Step 6: The strip should be applied over an area slightly larger than it is.
To encourage the strip to grip the product, Rub your hand over it.This should be done gently, but firmly.
Step 7: Prepare to remove the strip.
If you're right-handed, hold it from the bottom with your dominant hand.Pull the skin taut with your other hand from above the removal strip.Pull skin below the strip in an upward direction on areas where hair grows in the opposite direction.
Step 8: The strip needs to be pulled in an upward direction.
Do this quickly and firmly.The product and hair will be left behind if you pull too slowly.
Step 9: As needed, heat the wax or paste.
This process may take a long time.The first few times you try, your wax or paste might cool down too much to be effective.It should be reheated on the stove or in the microwave if it becomes hard to spread.
Step 10: Take care of your new skin.
It is normal to have redness and irritation.Make sure to wash your legs with soap and not too warm water.Spread the product over the affected area.An ice bag can be used to soothe the skin.
Step 11: Purchase a product for hair removal.
You can find a lot of brands at convenience stores.There are some popular brands.Don't try to remove all the hair on your legs with a cream meant for your upper lip or bikini line because there are different types of cream for different hair types on the body.
Step 12: Take care of your legs.
You can wash your skin in the shower or bathtub.After you've cleansed the area, they should be dry.
Step 13: A skin test is performed.
If you leave the hair removal cream on for too long or if it's sensitive, it can damage your skin.Wait 24 hours to make sure your skin has no adverse reactions to the cream after you spread it over a small patch of skin.
Step 14: If your test is a success, follow the instructions on the box to treat your legs.
Depending on the product you purchase, your instructions may be different.It's very important that you follow the time recommendation on the box precisely, because leaving the cream on for longer than recommended can result in painful burns and ugly scabs.Don't rub the cream on your legs.It's meant to sit on the surface of your skin.
Step 15: You can wash your legs.
Once the recommended amount of time has passed, use a warm, wet washcloth to remove the cream from your legs.If your skin feels sensitive, be gentle.To make sure you have removed all the cream, rinse your legs off in the shower or bathtub.
Step 16: It's a good idea to rub the lotion on your legs.
If you want your legs to look healthy and shiny, you should use a good quality oil or lotion every day.If your skin feels a little sensitive after you rinse the hair removal cream off, use a lotion with aloe in it.
Step 17: Decide if laser hair removal is right for you.
The procedure tends to have the best effects on people with dark hair and fair skin.
Step 18: You can find a laser hair removal professional.
In the United States, there is no requirement for laser hair removal technicians to be licensed.A good deal may not be worth the sacrifice of technical skill.If you're looking for a board-certified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon who has experience with laser hair removal, look for them.People without medical training and experience should not go to spas that allow them to perform procedures.
Step 19: You can schedule a consultation.
Take your complete medical history with you to the meeting.A small patch of skin should be tested by the technician at the consultation to make sure there are no adverse reactions.The most common adverse reactions are blisters and scars.
Step 20: Prepare your legs for six weeks.
Although it's not dangerous, laser hair removal is a serious procedure so you should take precautions to make sure nothing goes wrong.Protect your legs from the sun and let your tan fade if you have it.Before your treatment, leave the roots of the hairs intact for at least six weeks.You can shave your legs, but don't do anything that will remove the hair by the root, like waxing or sugaring.
Step 21: You should shave your legs before your treatment.
Some studies suggest that a close shave immediately before laser hair removal treatment improves results and possibly even decreases the pain you experience.It can't hurt if there is disagreement about whether or not it's true.
Step 22: Attend the laser hair removal treatment.
You'll get through it, but it's going to hurt.Let the technician know if the pain is getting too much.They can take a break, adjust the intensity of the laser, or apply a numbing cream.
Step 23: The immediate effects need to be dealt with.
It's normal to experience some pain after a treatment.Pressing ice or aloe creams to sensitive areas will help soothe your skin.Ibuprofen and Tylenol can be taken over-the-counter to help manage the pain.Within a few hours, redness and irritation should go away.