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Waxing at home part 3

Waxing at home part 3

Sugar honey wax

Homemade sugar waxing uses a thick sugar substrate that sticks only to the hair instead of sticking to the skin, thereby causing much lesser pain than regular waxing.

Step 1: Take 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or white sugar, 1 tablespoon of raw honey and 1 tablespoon water.

Step 2: Now, Melt all ingredients in a pot over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Once it begins to boil, stir the mixture to combine honey and sugar.

Step 4: Allow the mixture to continue cooking until its a caramelized color like honey (not too dark!), and pull it from the heat. You can always put it back on if you are not satisfied with the result.

Step 5: Once fully cooked, transfer to a container and allow to cool.

Step 6: Now, it's time for application. Take some homemade wax onto the spatula and apply to the area, where you want to remove hair.

Step 7: Take a cloth strip and place it over the area where you have just applied the wax. Press firmly with your fingers and smooth out following the direction of growth of your hair.

Step 8: Then, pull the cloth swiftly (apply as sharp motion as possible) just in the opposite direction (reverse of your hair growth). Your movement should be firm and rapid.

Step 9: Continue the process unless you get rid of all the unwanted hair.

Precaution : Before applying your wax recipe, make sure to clean the area where you would be applying the mixture and allow it to dry.

Alternatively for making Wax: You can cook the ingredient mixture for 30 to 35 seconds in microwave until it starts bubbling and turns brown in color.

Note 1: Always apply an ice cube or some fresh aloe vera gel to the waxed areas right after the procedure. It will reduce sensitivity and soothe the skin to a great extent.

Note 2: If you have a sensitive skin and allergic to some products, you might experience irritation, redness or rashes. Apply a moisturizer on the affected areas if problem persists.

Note 3: You can keep homemade sugar wax in an airtight container for 12-14 days. Heat it up in a microwave for 10-15 seconds or more till you get the desired consistency.

Note 4: While making the wax, The heating part is quite tricky. Your wax must not be too soft or too hard. If you remove the bowl from the heat too early, the mixture will remain too soft and you will find it extremely sticky during waxing. Conversely, if you cook it for too long, it will become hard just like a candy.

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