Waxing Facial Hair

Waxing is a popular hair removal technique. While it was previously restricted to women, today there are a number of men who opt for this method to get rid of unwanted hair. Facial hair is one of the prominent elements that can reduce the beauty of your face. Removal of body hair, especially that on hands and legs using wax is quite common these days. But many opt for threading or plucking which are alternatives to waxing, in case of facial hair. Many believe that waxing is a painful process, hence choose other alternatives. But let me tell you that waxing facial hair, for women and men, is the best way to opt for hair removal. Unless you have a very sensitive skin, you must choose waxing for getting rid of facial hair.

Waxing offers you the best and long-lasting results, as compared to other methods of hair removal. Redness or little irritation is commonly experienced by people after waxing which you can soothe by application of astringent and moisturizer. Facial skin is more sensitive than other body parts and hence, needs to be worked over carefully while waxing. So let us get to know how to wax facial hair in the right way.

At-home Procedure

Gather the Tools
You need to start the process by collecting the products. For waxing, you will need a waxing kit that consists of hot wax and spatula. Buy wax strips and spatula or wax knife, if they are not included in the kit. Also, get an electric wax heater. Apart from this, you will require regular face powder, astringent lotion, face moisturizer, water and sponge for entire facial hair removal process.

Prepare Your Skin
Wash your skin with a face wash at least one hour before waxing. Splash lukewarm water over you face, before you start facial hair waxing process, and pat dry with a soft towel. Now, lightly apply face powder over your face. Transfer wax in heating equipment and remove a few wax strips. Cut them into pieces that are just 5 inches long. Let the wax liquidize and then move on to the next step.

The Waxing Procedure
Now, here's the primary step that you must follow carefully. You need to work on your facial hair, patch by patch. Remember to wax only a small patch at a time. Start waxing from upper lips. Dip the spatula or knife in wax and apply it flat over a patch of your facial skin. Apply wax in direction of hair growth. Now take the wax strip and place it over the area where wax is applied, holding its lower end in your hand. Press the wax strip and firmly smooth hand on that area in direction of hair growth. Now hold the strip tightly and remove it in opposite direction of hair in one go. Soon place and press the area by another hand. Now move on to the next patch and follow the same procedure.

You can start with upper lip and then do eyebrow waxing. Next, wax the forehead, chin, cheeks, and wax entire face, patch by patch except the skin near your eyes. Done!

Finishing Tips
Now splash cold water on your face and pat dry with a very soft cloth. Apply astringent and wait for few minutes. Finish by applying a soothing moisturizer. Make sure you do not apply other creams, cosmetics or soap over the waxed area for a day.

If you are not sure about your skills of self waxing, best to hit a beauty salon. The procedure for men is also the same as mentioned above. Ready to have a hair-free, glowing face?