Removing hair on hands with wax

It’s summer now, I want to wax my arms, but my friend dissuades me. At one time she had wild irritation, she was cured. Why did this happen - bad work from the master or is the skin on your hands really very sensitive?

Woman.ru experts

Find out the opinion of an expert on your topic

Psychologist, Family child psychologist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychotherapist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist, Art therapist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist, Analytical psychologist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist, Psychologist-guide. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist, Coach and Trainer. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist, Crisis counseling. Specialist from the site b17.ru

Psychologist. Specialist from the site b17.ru

The skin on your hands does not accept wax. I've been doing this for many years and I'm very happy

I do it too. like. hair does not grow for a long time and it is thinner.

I do it too. herself. I like that my hands are smooth for a long time.

The main thing is not to go out into the sun with your bare hands - the skin is damaged and can burn very quickly.
I made it out of boredom that year with caramel - my hands, of course, were just satin, but they were only burnt



The skin on your hands is no more sensitive than in a bikini or under your armpits - most likely you've caught a handyman.

I've been doing it for several years. I'm very pleased.

I did this for a year and a half and then they stopped growing altogether) So do it)

Related topics

and apparently I just got a bad master, my hair was mostly broken off, and where I finally tore it out everything became inflamed, look for, as they say, a “light hand”

Ol, I had extra hair on my arms. It’s not very beautiful, so I started removing it with wax a long time ago. There was never any irritation. You just need to massage your legs and arms well with a hard washcloth after epilation to avoid ingrown hairs.
But how nice it is when the skin is smooth and well-groomed. Of course, there are options for other types of hair removal, for example, electric, but this is not suitable for everyone (a little expensive and time-consuming, but forever). By the way, after waxing, my hair became thinner and lighter over time. I see only advantages in this procedure.

If you epilate constantly, your hair will stop growing altogether!
It’s not much more comfortable than on your feet, but you can still do the procedure and then your skin will be smooth for 3 weeks!
It depends on how the skin reacts, some are more sensitive, some are normal!
and the irritation will go away within 20 minutes. In extreme cases, day 2, but it’s not scary! (there’s more redness on the legs than on the arms), depending on the type of hair, if it’s coarse, then the redness will be greater! apply cream after the procedure and everything is OK
Don't listen to your friend! aesthetics first!
take the strips with them more conveniently, rub them between your palms for a couple of seconds, stick them on and smooth skin without bristles

You can do hair removal yourself or ask someone to help, but you don’t have to go to a salon!
yes, just do the peeling afterwards

Thank you, everyone! I will definitely do it.

I also wanted to ask - what is better - hot wax, strips or sugar (sugar paste)?

I had it removed in strips - first they smeared it with hot wax, then they applied the strip and peeled it off, it didn’t hurt and very quickly, the whole procedure took about 15 minutes

Was the strip applied along the length from the elbow to the hand or perpendicularly?

In length from the elbow to the hand, if I'm not mistaken, a lot of hair just broke off the first time, it was probably long

Was the strip applied along the length from the elbow to the hand or perpendicularly?

It’s just that the wax is different, which means that when a friend did the wax, it was bad and not of good quality, I always do it on my hands, there’s a little redness, and then it goes away immediately. This is the second year I’ve been doing this with a hairdresser; they buy good wax from her salon.

and if you remove hair from your arms with wax, are they sure they won’t start growing longer and blacker?))) I’m kind of afraid

no! they will be lighter, smaller and thinner! I do it too! myself! in stripes! no irritation! smooth! thank God they don’t grow in, otherwise it’s a nightmare on my legs.. they don’t grow on my legs for two weeks.

What brand of wax strips do you recommend making at home?)) I have long and black hairs on my hands, so I’m thinking, should I make them completely with wax from the shoulder to the brush or what?

I just don’t like that when the hairs start to grow, a scab appears on the hands, and when you re-epilate with strips, not all the hairs are removed, apparently they are too short!



How do you deal with this? Are you waiting for it to grow more? and how to do epilation correctly: only from the elbow to the bone, or should it also be removed from the elbow to the shoulder? Thank you in advance!

I just don’t like that when the hairs start to grow, a scab appears on the hands, and when you re-epilate with strips, not all the hairs are removed, apparently they are too short!



How do you deal with this? Are you waiting for it to grow more? and how to do epilation correctly: only from the elbow to the bone, or should it also be removed from the elbow to the shoulder? Thank you in advance!

no, my hair is thin and light! I just feel more comfortable when there is nothing on my hands! I just don’t know whether to remove it on the forearm or not!
Thank you very much

Nata, you're welcome. )
If you have thin hair, then that's great. It's okay if you have soft, light fluff on your hands between treatments. Don't bother. Do waxing every 2 weeks for the first time. It probably makes sense to treat your hands completely. The master will tell you. )
I started doing hair removal in the summer and the hair that was growing faded very well in the sun. They grew thin and light.
There was horror when I tidied up my dark eyebrows in my youth. The hair is dark and coarse. Yes, it’s really not very pleasant to grow. True, I did electrolysis on my eyebrows. Cool stuff. ) You just need to find a good salon and a specialist.

Girls, today I made it. The long-awaited waxing of hands)))) I was also afraid for a long time, apprehensive, listening to scary stories and fables from friends and even my sister. First of all, I want to say, it didn’t hurt at all! There was only a pleasant warmth from the wax and a little (just a little) unpleasant when removing hair. But in the end, the skin was anointed with something tasty and minty, it became pleasant and cool, the skin immediately began to calm down. I want to say that the master is simply a miracle, a sweet, kind woman with golden hands)))))))) I also want to say about irritation. Only 1.5 hours have passed since my hair removal, and there is no more irritation. I began to feel like a beautiful, feminine princess with beautiful, and now smooth hands))))) So don’t be afraid, go for it)))))) Just find a good master ;))))

Same as 26. Elenka. I don’t want to seem strange, but I somehow liked this procedure) Now I go to the salon once a month. The procedure is not expensive.
And with my hands (black hair on light skin), hair removal is simply necessary. Now you can wear a beautiful sleeveless blouse/T-shirt))) Overall, I’m very pleased.

I’ll probably do the same today!



My hair is also light, and from a distance, of course, it’s not visible, but I want to look perfect from any distance and any angle! In general, I'll try it too.

Girls? and my client’s situation is this: after waxing her arms, everything was ok, and then after a day or two, irritation began in the form of small pimples. And her skin itches. I understand that this is only a rare case, but it’s still unpleasant, I want to help her. Maybe you can recommend some remedies?

I read a lot of reviews and wanted to ask:
How to remove on hands, against hair growth or not?

This is most likely ingrown hair, this happens to me often. I use Skin doctors Ingrow go, it helps

Girls, someone recommend a good specialist in Moscow! I had hair removal on my legs in several salons, but with no luck. Usually the hairs broke off. I wouldn't want it to be the same on my hands.

Girls? and my client’s situation is this: after waxing her arms, everything was ok, and then after a day or two, irritation began in the form of small pimples. And her skin itches. I understand that this is only a rare case, but it’s still unpleasant, I want to help her. Maybe you can recommend some remedies?

I had exactly the same situation with my hands, many times after waxing, and the only way out was to either pierce these pimples with a needle (the cosmetologist did this) and then treat them with an antiseptic, or wait until these pimples themselves heal.

Girls? and my client’s situation is this: after waxing her arms, everything was ok, and then after a day or two, irritation began in the form of small pimples. And her skin itches. I understand that this is only a rare case, but it’s still unpleasant, I want to help her. Maybe you can recommend some remedies?

Moderator, please note that the text contains:

The page will close automatically
in 5 seconds

Forum: beauty

New for today

Popular today

The user of the Woman.ru website understands and accepts that he is fully responsible for all materials partially or fully published by him using the Woman.ru service.
The user of the Woman.ru website guarantees that the placement of materials submitted by him does not violate the rights of third parties (including, but not limited to copyrights), and does not damage their honor and dignity.
The user of the Woman.ru site, by sending materials, is thereby interested in their publication on the site and expresses his consent to their further use by the editors of the Woman.ru site.

Use and reprinting of printed materials from the woman.ru website is possible only with an active link to the resource.
The use of photographic materials is permitted only with the written consent of the site administration.

Placement of intellectual property objects (photos, videos, literary works, trademarks, etc.)
on the woman.ru website is permitted only to persons who have all the necessary rights for such placement.

Copyright (c) 2016-2019 Hirst Shkulev Publishing LLC

Online publication “WOMAN.RU” (Zhenshchina.RU)

Certificate of registration of mass media EL No. FS77-65950, issued by the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications,
information technologies and mass communications (Roskomnadzor) June 10, 2016. 16+

Founder: Limited Liability Company "Hurst Shkulev Publishing"

Hands are a visible part of our body and the fair sex wants them to look attractive. An important care procedure is hair removal. This can be done in different ways, but waxing of hands is increasingly used. You don’t have to visit a salon to get it done; you can do the procedure at home.

Methods for waxing hands

Removing hair on the arms with wax can be done in two ways:

1. Cold. This method often uses strips of fabric backing, on which a thin layer of wax is applied.
2. Hot.

The procedure can also be carried out using different compositions. But we must always remember that there are pros and cons of the procedure. Among the advantages are:

1. Affordable price.
2. Wax can be freely purchased in specialized stores or online.
3. Getting rid of hair for a long time.
4. Each time, the hairs grow weaker and become lighter, which makes them less noticeable.

But some people prefer other methods of depilation, since waxing has its disadvantages:

1. Painful sensations.
2. There is a risk of skin injury.
3. Removing hairs using this method increases the risk of ingrown hairs due to a change in the direction of growth.
4. The procedure is not always effective if you have thin hair.

to contents ↑

Types of wax for hair removal

To get rid of unwanted vegetation, you can use different types of wax:

1. Cold. It is convenient to use because it does not require time to heat the composition. But there is also a minus - you won’t be able to get the maximum effect, since hairs are difficult to remove from unsteamed skin.
2. Hot. It must be dissolved before applying to the skin, and for this it must be heated to a certain temperature.
3. Warm wax is also used for hair removal and requires heating before applying to the skin. But its main drawback is the difficulty of removing it from the skin after the procedure.

If you decide to carry out hair removal yourself at home, it is better to first consult with a specialist.

Preparation for the procedure

The effectiveness of hair removal depends on proper preparation. The following recommendations will help beginners in this matter:

1. The hairs must be at least 0.5 cm long.
2. Before the procedure, it is recommended to use a scrub on the area where hair will be removed. This will ensure the removal of dead cells and ensure maximum adhesion of the wax to the hair.
3. 24 hours before hair removal it is better not to go to the solarium or to the beach.
4. It is also not recommended to visit a bathhouse or sauna.
5. Before removing hair, it is better to steam your hands.

Preliminary preparation will allow the procedure to be carried out without complications and with high quality.

Step-by-step instruction

Detailed instructions will help you carry out hair removal on your hands without mistakes:

1. It is first necessary to clean the desired area of ​​contaminants.
2. Dry with a towel to remove any remaining moisture.
3. Degrease the skin using alcohol-containing compounds.
4. Blot the remaining product with a cotton pad.
5. Heat the wax, you can use the microwave or do it in a water bath.
6. Sprinkle the area to be epilated with talcum powder. This will ensure better adhesion to the hairs.
7. Check the temperature of the wax to avoid burning your skin.
8. Using a spatula, apply a thin layer of the product in the direction of hair growth.
   
9. Place a strip of fabric on top and iron it well.
10. Pluck with one sharp movement against the hair growth, the movements should be parallel to the hand.
11. Rinse off any remaining product with water or remove with a napkin.
12. Apply a healing and soothing agent to the skin.
13. To slow down hair growth, you can use a cream or gel that stops this process.

It is convenient to epilate your hands with wax strips. You just need to use them correctly:

1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. For several days before the procedure, do not apply products with synthetic ingredients to your hands.
3. Open the box, take out the strip and heat it a little by holding it in your hands.
4. Remove the protective layer and apply the strip to the area on your arm where you want to remove hair.
   
5. Smooth it well, pressing it tightly to your hand.
6. Sharply tear off the strip.
7. After epilation, remove any remaining product and treat it with lotion or cream with healing properties.

Video demonstrates in detail the depilation of hands with wax:

If you plan to use warm wax for the procedure, then the recommendations are as follows:

1. Treat the skin with a special lotion before epilation.
2. Prepare wax according to instructions. Most often, this requires a wax melter and strips of fabric.
3. Apply the product to the skin with a spatula, as when using other types of wax.
4. After depilation, remove any remaining product and apply cream or tea tree oil to the skin.

Wax residues are not always easily removed with water after the procedure. Some manufacturers include napkins specifically designed for this purpose in the kit and indicate in the instructions how to use them. If there are none, the product can be removed with oil or greasy cream.

Photos before and after

The photographs show a noticeable difference between the skin before and after hair removal using this method.

FAQ

Many women often ask the same questions about waxing.

If everything is done correctly and after the procedure a cream is applied to the skin that slows down the rate of hair growth, the effect will last up to three weeks. Without the cream, hair regrowth will begin earlier - in a couple of weeks.

To get rid of excess hair on your arms, one session is enough, but you must keep in mind that such hair removal is not forever.

Skin care after the procedure

You can prevent the appearance of unwanted symptoms after hair removal by providing proper skin care. It is as follows:

1. Immediately after hair removal, a soothing cream with healing properties should be applied to the skin. Panthenol is good.
2. For the first couple of days, it is better not to use gels with chemical ingredients during water procedures.
3. Do not rub the skin with a washcloth, just use baby soap.
4. Immediately after waxing, do not wear long sleeves; you need to allow your skin to rest and recover.
5. It is not recommended to visit the bathhouse or sauna for 2-3 days.
6. Protect your hands from direct sunlight for a couple of days.
7. Do not scratch the skin.
8. After 3-4 days you can scrub. If the skin is dry, then do this no more than once every 7 days; normal skin will tolerate this procedure 2-3 times a week.

A couple of days after getting rid of hair, you should apply a moisturizer to your hands. If the hair removal did not go completely smoothly, the following remedies will help:

1. If acne appears, you can use Zinerit or another medicine with a similar effect.
2. Redness and traces of irritation are well removed by creams and lotions with anti-inflammatory properties. Tea tree oil relieves all symptoms well.
3. If, after a sudden tear of the piece of paper, droplets of blood begin to appear, then it is necessary to blot it with hydrogen peroxide and seal it with a band-aid.

It is best to get rid of unwanted hairs on your arms in the evening, then you won’t have to wear clothes on top, and your skin will have time to recover by the beginning of the next day.

Contraindications

Each procedure has a list of conditions and pathologies for which it is not indicated. There are also ones for waxing hands. It is better to choose another method if:

1. There are abrasions and wounds.
2. There are traces of inflammation.
3. Diabetes mellitus was diagnosed.
4. The period of bearing a baby.
5. Cardiac pathologies.

You can also note relative contraindications, which do not prohibit hair removal, but require caution:

1. Low pain threshold. Hair removal with wax is painful and not everyone is ready to endure this inconvenience. But it must be said that each time the pain will decrease.
2. There is a risk of developing allergies, so allergy sufferers should be careful.
3. If you have delicate skin with increased sensitivity, you may see bruising and redness after the procedure.

In order not to harm yourself, it is important to always take into account existing contraindications.

Conclusion

Waxing is an affordable method, but requires compliance with all precautions and proper execution. Careful care of the skin before and after hair removal will help avoid unwanted consequences.

Our hands are often visible. We do manicures to make our fingers beautiful, and we decorate our hands with rings and bracelets. If the surface is covered with thick hair, no decorations will help. Nowadays, smooth hands are in fashion, and dark, coarse hair is bad manners. Not everyone knows what procedures exist for removing hair on the hands, what their features are and how to do hair removal yourself. The answers to all these questions are given below.

What is the difference between hair removal and depilation?

Depilation is an older, cruder method. With its help, you can only get rid of the outer layer of hair, which means that soon the hairs will break through again. However, even this technique has its advantages. We can say that everything is very convenient here. Taking a small razor with you is very easy. On vacation, on a business trip, or just at home, when every minute counts, you can always quickly put your hands in order.

The main thing is to remember to use shaving foam. Many people think that only men need it, but this is a mistaken opinion. The foam perfectly softens the skin and the hairs themselves. It improves friction, so shaving is very easy and there is no irritation on the skin afterwards. For maximum effect after shaving, you can use gel cream to 100% protect yourself from unpleasant sensations.

Important! After applying shaving foam to your hands, give it a couple of minutes to work. There is no need to immediately use the blade.

Why is waxing worse?

You will need to use this technique often if you want your skin to remain smooth. The more often you shave, the denser, darker and greasy your hair will be. Agree, this is not the effect that I would like to achieve.

Epilation is a more elegant method. There are several different popular techniques, but they all boil down to one thing: hair is removed from the root. It will take at least a week for it to grow back, but in reality it will take about 2-3. All this time you will be able to enjoy flawlessly smooth hand skin.

Types of hand hair removal

Sugaring is very popular. Of course, you have heard about this sweet method. This is one of the simplest and safest hair removal methods. It has a lot of advantages:

1. It can be done at home. You only need 10 spoons of sugar, one spoon of water, half a lemon and a vessel where all this can be heated.
2. Thischeap method. Agree, a pack of sugar and a lemon will cost you 50 rubles. Even if you buy a ready-made product (for example, sugaring in cartridges), it will not cost more than two hundred rubles. Quite democratic.
3. It's fast. The preparation will take about ten minutes, and the process itself will take even less. You need to act quickly before the paste cools down.
4. It causes virtually no irritation. If you applied and removed the strip correctly, there should be no problem.
5. No ingrown hairs. Sugaring either pulls out the hair by the roots or leaves it on the hand. It does not cut the hairs, so the direction of growth does not change.
6. The method does not require special skills or training.

The next type is wax hair removal. It also has its own characteristics, but it is similar to sugaring. The difference is in the material - instead of a sugar mixture, wax of different temperatures is used. Varieties:

1. Hot wax. Its temperature can reach 50 degrees, and that's a lot. If you have very sensitive thin skin, it is better not to try this method, otherwise it may burn. The technique is most suitable for owners of thick black and thick hair. Even men who also want to clean the space up to the elbow do not disdain this method.
2. Warm wax. Temperature - from 37 to 40 degrees. This wax can usually be purchased in solid form. To heat it up, you can use the microwave. You can also make a water bath. It is good for women's hands with light but thick hair.
3. Cold wax. This is the type that is sold ready-made. It consists of two strips tightly glued together. To use the wax, simply rub the strips with your hands. When the wax is wet, separate the strips and apply them to the desired areas of the skin. Remember that you need to remove them with a sharp movement, against the direction of hair growth. This method is the most painful due to the low temperature, which does not help soften the skin, but you can do everything yourself.