Waxing — It’s something we don’t talk about often, but here we go! We’re doin’ it.
Sally Hansen Wax Strip Kit has been a part of my life for many years, and that’s because I’m too scared to get anything professionally waxed. Furthermore, this is an inexpensive ($5.99) way to get rid of unwanted hair. I have this belief that if I do it myself, I only have myself to blame when it hurts.
The ones I use are for the face, brows, and bikini area. They come in pre-cut strips that are essentially held together by the wax itself. I have tried all three areas, but I mainly use the wax strips for my upper lip when using a tweezer just won’t cut it. This box lasts and won’t expire until the 24 month mark.
Here’s how to use them:
-Warm up the strips in your hands by rubbing them in your hands.
-Pull apart the strips (cut them to your liking if needed)
-Place them on the area, following the direction of growth of hair.
-Close your eyes and Pull!
Bam. You are hairless.
-Now it’s time to apply the Azulene Finishing Oil which aids in calming the skin’s redness down and removing any leftover wax bits that the strip may have missed. Thank goodness they added this or I’d just be red. My skin is very sensitive.
Warning – Gross. Keep in mind that this may not work for coarse hair. Never wax the same spot twice, I learned the hard way and an entire layer of skin just got ripped up with the wax strip. I was red for a few days, had to wait for it to scab up until finally it peeled off. Well, on that note…
What’s your favorite way to remove unwanted hair?
Ouch! But good to know lol. Thanks for the review! I am such a chicken when it comes to ripping anything off my body, so you convinced me to try this kit 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Of course! I was scared the first time! What do you normally do?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m so fair and my hair is so light, I just usually do a razor lol
LikeLike
That is truly the quickest and easiest pain-free way to go!
LikeLike
I’m with you, I’m a chicken, too! 😂🐔
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahaya! I’m not alone 🙏🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve tried waxing, but so far haven’t found one that my skin can tolerate without taking an allergic reaction.
LikeLike
Oh no! I’m sensitive but not sensitive enough to have an allergic reaction, at least not yet. What do you do instead?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I had laser for my legs, underarms and bikini line about two years ago and it worked really well!
LikeLike
Nice! So you just maintain it by doing touch up laser appointments?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t yet, but I plan to get a few touch up sessions over the winter – I’ve had only minimal regrowth, and what did come back is fine and doesn’t grow fast, so it can be easily shaved off.
LikeLike
I’ve used these for my face before, I always have them handy for ‘mustache’ emergencies because they’re so convenient! Sometimes I feel like I can’t get all the hairs so I end up plucking the stragglers later. I usually get my brows waxed at a salon, I don’t trust myself with that!
LikeLike
I only got my eyebrows done at a salon once! It was fun. Lol but I end up reshaping my brows myself. I think I’m getting better at it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Bam. You are hairless.”
ROFLMAO!!!! ❤
LikeLiked by 2 people
BAM! If only you heard my voice saying it! lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
OUCH. Re: the warning. OUCH OUCH OUCH.
Have you ever considered sugaring? I’m telling you, once you change to sugar, you won’t go back to the messiness of wax. No nee to use oil to remove oil residue on skin or anything else since it’s water soluable, it rinses off with warm water. The sugar doesn’t doesn’t grab onto SKIN – it sticks to hair so it doesn’t tug at the skin as much.
LikeLike
Omg it just sounds oh so scary lol I literally only heard of it when you mentioned it and after that xteeener the youtuber mentioned it as well!
LikeLike
I usually shave but am looking into laser at the moment. I generally use wax just for upper lip every once in a while
LikeLike