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Have you ever thought about waxing yourbikini areaon your own?
But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be?
She recommends buying awax kitthat is applied with a spatula as opposed to ready-to-use wax strips.
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She suggests Nad’s Brazilian & Bikini Wax Kit, ahard waxformulated with beeswax for delicate skin.
You should also avoid bikini waxing if you take oral retinoids."
Prepare Your Skin
“The first rule of waxing body hair: Alwaysexfoliatefirst,” says Ismiel.
“A well-timed scrub has plenty of benefits.
It removes dead skin cells that block the hair follicle, the cause of undesirable ingrown hairs.
Exfoliating also boosts circulation, encourages cell regeneration, and improves skin tone and appearance.”
Byrdie Tip
Hair should be a minimum of 1/8 inch long for a wax, notes Khetarpal.
“It is best to let the hair grow 3-4 weeks before waxing.
If the hair is too short, it may not be removed with waxing,” she says.
The wax will dull as it hardens and won’t be tacky.
If the wax isn’t hard enough when removed, it won’t remove all the hair.
Don’t pull up, which might be your natural inclination.
“If the skin is sensitive after waxing, you might use ice,” says Khetarpal.
“Be gentle with the skin,” advises Khetarpal.
“Avoid direct sunlight, medicated cleansers, or acne washes for at least one week after waxing.
She adds to steer away from fragrances or fragranced creams.
