The Dos and Don'ts of At-Home Waxing

You must read this hair removal guide before attempting to wax yourself

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DO: Prevent ingrown hair by exfoliating and moisturizing

Before and after waxing, regularly and gently exfoliate skin, with either a body scrub (like one of these top-rated scrubs) or a washcloth or bath pouf, and moisturize skin with a light lotion after. -- Janette Barredo, The Art of Shaving

See Next Page: DON'T: Try to wax hair that's too short or too long

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I prefer waxing over shaving

by TBjunkie Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:13PM Report as inappropriate

Not for me too messy in my hands.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:26PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips, but not good enough to get me to wax though!

by powerwoman033 Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 11:34PM Report as inappropriate

good tipss

by Benahir Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

awesome tips if I'm ever brave enough to try waxing at home

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 08:36PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, this is very helpful. I'm guilty of waxing the same area more than twice for stubborn hair. thanks!

by grass Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:46PM Report as inappropriate

the baby powder seems like a good idea. but yeah the whole brazilian wax thing should be done at a professional.

by anna_davis Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 05:17PM Report as inappropriate

great tips! :)

by queenofthegreen Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 09:38AM Report as inappropriate

ouch!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:07AM Report as inappropriate

Glad I read this before buying an at home wax kit!

by seaorchid05 Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 09:33PM Report as inappropriate

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