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Guille Faingold / Stocksy
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Waxing your own legs can be trickyand sticky.
But do it right and you could save yourself a lot of money.
Guille Faingold / Stocksy
I have several friends who wax their own legs and have done so for years.
Also, they SWEAR the hair grows in less over time.
Here’s how to do it yourself, without much mess.
And of course, be sure to check in with your doctor, too.
The Prep
You want to ensure the hair on your legs is long enough towax.
Hair needs to grow out 1/4 inch (the wax needs hair to adhere to).
Byrdie Tip
If you’re using acne medications such as Accutane, take caution.
Those products may make skin more sensitive and more prone to scarring.
Do not take a stab at remove wax with hot water.
If you are really not into cleaning up wax stuck to the skin, try a sugaring kit instead.
It washes off much easier than wax.
