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FOREARM AND LEGS
Start at the wrist or ankle and work up.
It is important to note which way the hairs
are growing as the direction can change as
you progress. The skin needs to be kept taut
by moving and bending your elbow, wrist,
knees or ankle.
BRAZILIAN/ BIKINI/ HOLLYWOOD
You may wish to wear a particular swimsuit or
style of underwear when you wax your bikini
line to show you just how far you need to wax,
particularly if the garment is high cut.
It is best to trim hairs that are longer than
10mm to roughly 5mm, or the process of
removal can be both haphazard and painful!
Also, because the hairs in this sensitive
region grow in many directions it is best to
treat just a small area at a time.
The hairs at the bikini line are often deep-seated and you may
wish to use a cold compress made from dampened cotton
wool to help relieve any stinging after waxing. To find the right
position try sitting in a comfortable chair with your feet above
your waist and your legs spread. Or, stand with one leg at waist
height, with sole of foot on wall. For general bikini waxing hard
or soft wax can be used. For more dramatic waxing such as the
Hollywood or Brazilian then hard wax must be used. Soft wax is
NOT suitable for use on genital or personal areas.
UNDERARM
This is another sensitive part of the body
and the hairs are again liable to grow in
many directions and be deep-seated. Do not
attempt to remove all the hairs growing under
the arm in one movement, instead treat the
area in stages using narrower paper strips
which can be cut to size. Again these hairs
need to be trimmed if they are too long (more
than 5cm). Keep the skin taut by stretching
and moving your arm as necessary. Your
cold compress may come in handy to prevent
discomfort.
Note:
Both soft wax and hard wax can be used for underarm
waxing. Experiment and see which works best for you. After
waxing the underarm area avoid using anti-perspirants or
deodorants for at least 24 hours.
