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Lifestance Guide to Waxing at Home

WHAT IS WAXING AT HOME?

Waxing at home might be a DIY avenue of hair removal, but it is safe, simple, and easy when following the proper process and taking safety precautions. Remember, practice makes perfect! When waxing at home, it’s more important than ever to follow the instructions specified on your respective warmer and waxing products and to use the proper pre and post-care techniques to ensure your skin is in the best condition.

HOW TO WAX AT HOME

Though we recommend seeing your esthetician for the best results with our products, Lifestance still has your back for safe at-home waxing. If you don’t have a waxing set up yet, don’t worry! We’ll address how to find the right waxing kits later. Reference these steps to ensure you’re waxing properly and safely.

STEP 1: PRE-WAXING

Properly preparing your skin for waxing is the first step in any successful waxing at-home process. Exfoliate the night before your service and apply Lifestance’s Pre-Wax Gel to the area you’re going to remove hair from before you start waxing. Once your skin is thoroughly exfoliated, moisturized, and hydrated, you’re ready to wax!

Remember, never wax skin that’s sunburned or otherwise already irritated. Additionally, do not wax areas where you’ve applied retinol, as this can cause skin lifting.

STEP 2: WAX & WARMER

Let your wax warmer heat your wax to the appropriate temperature specified on your system, and ensure you’re using a warmer made for your preferred wax type.

Your Lifestance wax warmer will come equipped with all the parts needed for proper services and instructions for proper use. To start your process, plug your warmer in, turn it on, and set it to the highest temperature setting.

How to melt down wax in your warmer:

If using a hard wax warmer, fill it halfway with your chosen hard wax and let it melt completely (around 15-20 minutes) with your lid on. Add more wax and stir consistently. Lower your warmer temperature to the working temperature indicated on your formula’s bag and put your lid back on. Allow the warmer to sit for a few minutes until it reaches its proper consistency.

How to apply & remove wax:

Once your wax has reached the appropriate consistency, you’re in business. Dip your spatula into your wax, twirl your spatula to retain wax on its end, and remove. Continue to twirl your spatula to make your wax form a ball at the end, which indicates that you have the right consistency.

If your wax is too runny or solid, it’s too hot or cold. Additionally, always perform a test strip on your wrist to test the temperature before applying the wax to your application area.

Using your spatula, apply your wax to the application area at a 90-degree angle in the direction of hair growth. If you’re using one of our roll-on applicators, apply the roll-on directly to the application area at a 90-degree angle.

If using hard wax, apply it to your application area and create a thick, even edge at the sides and end of your strip. You should create a “lip” at the end that can be used to grip and remove your strip. Before removal, allow your wax to cool and set. Then, remove it parallel to the skin and in the opposite direction of hair growth. Pull parallel to the skin (and not upwards!) to minimize pulling on the skin.

If you’re using soft wax, smooth your waxing strips over your wax before removing parallel to the skin and in the opposite direction of hair growth. Like hard wax, pull parallel to the skin and not upwards to minimize pulling on the skin.

STEP 3: POST-WAXING CARE

You’ve done it! You’ve waxed at home! However, your job isn’t done just yet. After a waxing session, apply Lifestance’s Post-Wax Oil and Post-Wax Lotion to ease any irritation or possible inflammation in the skin. It will also soothe redness and guard against breakouts and ingrown hairs. Keep in mind that if you have sensitive skin, you can use our Starsoft or Calendula products to protect against irritation and soothe.

There’s no single best way to wax at home, but if you find the best products, you’ll know waxing is really as easy as 1, 2, 3! You’re now well on your way to becoming an at-home pro.