DO: Use baby powder pre-wax, The Dos and Don'ts of At-Home Waxing

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The Dos and Don'ts of At-Home Waxing

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

June 18, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 30 COMMENTS

DO: Use baby powder pre-wax

After cleansing your skin, sprinkle a bit of baby powder to the area about to be waxed. It'll absorb any excess moisture so the wax and cloth strip can adhere properly. -- Barshop

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Will never wax anything!

by EricaF123 Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 04:37PM Report as inappropriate

wow great tips

by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

I learned a few new tips for whenever I use my at home wax kit. It's a Gigi and it's amazing!! And yes, letting professionals do the brazilian for you is way easier!

by Lamexicana1 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:21PM Report as inappropriate

Great article with some very good tips, if you're face is really red afterwards, I always hold ice or a cold compress. Also because it gets REALLY hot where I live, I've noticed it's better to wax at night because your skin has several hours to recover, without makeup or sunscreen, both of which can irritate freshly waxed skin.

by RoleModel Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 03:58PM Report as inappropriate

good to know

by LittleBunny Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 07:07PM Report as inappropriate

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 Nicole2814 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

Great advice! I just can't do my own waxing, it gives me the creepes.

by MissPurple Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 10:36AM Report as inappropriate

This is great advice!

by MissXu Monday, June 20, 2011 at 09:51AM Report as inappropriate

I'm still not comfortable with the idea of waxing, but I'll definitely keep these tips in mind if I ever do

by awan0912 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 01:25PM Report as inappropriate

why would u wax when u are sun burned?

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Friday, May 27, 2011 at 08:38AM Report as inappropriate

Good advice!

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 10:53PM Report as inappropriate

erg. nice article!

by yckitsmary Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 01:04PM Report as inappropriate

i wish professional waxers would follow the rule of pressure after pulling the strip

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate

good info, i tried the sally hensens brazillian wax at home and made a lttle scar, needless to say, wont be doing that again

by Akinom Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

great tips!

by volta Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 05:43PM Report as inappropriate

i disagree with the brazillian wax. aftr practicing and reading directions carefully, it can be done at home. ive done it for years. you just need to tweak it to fit your hair thickness and the amount you want removed. USE A MIRROR! it shows everything!

by KelseaT Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 03:04PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips. I think hard wax(the no strip kind) is better for home use, and a lot less messy.

by LittleBunny Friday, February 11, 2011 at 06:23PM Report as inappropriate

Will do!

by royalpoison Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 11:25PM Report as inappropriate

This has some very good tips about waxing. Excellent article!

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

thanks 4 yo kind info,i really like it

by prettycat Friday, July 3, 2009 at 08:13AM Report as inappropriate

Glad i read this before i used my sally hansen smart wax kit!! thanks!

by Deena551 Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

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