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How to Give Yourself the Perfect At-Home Brazilian Wax?
Waxing experts walk us through the process from start to finish!!!
hether you’re comfortably stretched out at a studio or straddling a chair in your own bathroom, Brazilian waxes aren’t known for being an easy process—or a painless one. However, you can still be proactive while waxing at home.
Which type of at-home wax should you buy?
“Be sure to look for a product that specifically says Brazilian on the packaging, as not all formulas are suitable for this sensitive area,” explains Natalie Ismiel, brand ambassador for the hair-removal brand Nad’s.“For a first timer, it might be easiest to use a hard wax, as strip waxes are a little bit more difficult to do on your own and take practice.”

Moreover, stripless wax puts all of the power in your hands—literally. “It also gives you more control when applying the wax, which is especially important when waxing smaller areas,” Ismiel adds. “Wax strips require you to smooth over the strip in the direction of the hair, which is harder to do in the areas where you have less visibility.”

How do you make sure hard wax is the correct (and safe) temperature?
Most at-home wax treatments have clear instructions on how long to heat the product. That said: “It should be the consistency of cold honey,” says Nandi Wagner, lead esthetician at Bliss Spa in SoHo, who advises doing a test patch on your inner wrist to make sure it’s not too hot or too runny. Keep in mind that you’ll likely need to re-heat after 10 to 12 minutes of waxing.

When should you give yourself a Brazilian wax?
Right after a shower, when your skin is clean, soft, and dry. You shouldn’t use any lotion or oils before, but there’s no need to prep with an alcohol pad, either—that can be overdrying. Avoid waxing when you’re on your period (extra sensitive) or after you’ve been drinking (we get the impulse, but you’re more prone to bleeding; instead, take an Aspirin for courage in pill form). “You should also avoid Brazilians if you are taking oral retinoids or using topical Retin-A and if your skin is irritated or flaky,” Ismiel adds.

How do you position yourself for a full Brazilian wax?
It’s time to get flexible. “You might have to change positions a couple of times, depending on the area you are waxing. Try standing, while propping one leg up on a bathtub or chair,” says Ismiel. “This position also works for the inner and back areas.” Though you might want to strategically arrange a mirror (or two). “Stand in front of a mirror, if possible, to give yourself extra visibility,” she adds. “If you have trouble reaching, you can also lay in front of a standing mirror, while bending your knees and spreading your legs widely. Prop up your lower back with a pillow. You can do this on the floor or on your bed on top of a towel.”
Where should you start waxing first?
The top inner thigh by your hip area. “It’s a horrible analogy,” says Wagner, “but it works: Think of mowing the lawn. You don’t start in the middle of the yard where the grass is thickest, because if you do, your mower is going to get stuck and stall out. You always start from the edges where it’s thinnest and work your way in.”

How should you apply the wax onto your skin?
“Apply it in a swirling motion, like you’re putting peanut butter on a piece of bread. This ensures that you’re catching all the hair in the wax. When you’re done, the wax should be about the thickness of a quarter or nickel,” Wagner explains. Make sure that the end of the wax is in a place where there’s no hair, so you can get the best grip on it as possible. When the wax feels tacky—but not sticky—it’s ready to be removed.

Which way do you pull wax to best remove hair?
You want to pull in the opposite direction of hair growth, but it can be tricky to figure out which way that is sometimes. A cheat sheet: “On most people, hair grows in toward the center. This is biological—the hair is there to protect our reproductive organs. So if you’re starting at the top, the hair grows downward, so you want to swirl the wax on in a downward motion, then pull up towards you. When you’re in the back, do the opposite,” says Wagner. When you get down to the sides of your inner thighs, the hair is growing toward the center, but sideways, so you will need to switch from pulling up or down.

What about that hard-to-reach area? “Evolution hasn’t evolved so that we can see the rear, so this is a hard area to do on your own,” acknowledges Wagner. “If you’re going to attempt it, you want to lean back—not so much that your back is flat on the ground, but at an incline—and work one side at a time.”

What helps with Brazilian wax pain?
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“The most important thing is to read the instructions and precautions thoroughly before waxing, to minimize pain and irritation. Sometimes the pain can be caused by anxiety you may be feeling about waxing,” Ismiel explains. “Relax your body and take deep breaths!