what products do you use for at home waxing?

[Lottapianos]

I'm thinking of trying to do my own legs and bikini line at home and I need an idiot's guide to get me started. Which products do you recommend? I have pretty thick dark hair naturally but have been having salon waxes for a few years so the hair is lighter than it used to be. Skin is very sensitive.

And how easy is it to wax your own undercarriage and back of upper legs? Thanks!

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I use the veet wax strips, very easy to use and can be used on short hairs as well. The back of legs is pretty easy to reach with a bit of practice you'll soon get it, but as far and the undercarriage goes, well, let's just say I tried it once, managed to rip half the wax off then ran up and down the upstairs hallway almost crying, some parts are best left to the professionals.

I use the Veet wax strips - www.chemistdirect.co.uk/veet-bikini-and-underarm-wax-strips-sensitive/prd-nn0?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Brand%20%7C%20PLA&utm_content=sRxW8sVnY%7Cdc_pcrid_24645831011 - for my bikini line. My top tip is to have a glass of wine first! Then set to work. I sit on the toilet (with the lid down, obv) and then warm the strips between my fingers by rubbing them. Then I unpeel the strip, whack it on, pat it down a bit and then rip it off. It can get a bit tricky when you get towards the undercarriage but I tend to focus on the sides anyway.

Ok Veet sounds like a good one. I tried some wax strips years ago and they were awful - hardly removed any hair and were bloody painful. I'm guessing there have been technological advances since then!

The key is to warm up the wax by rubbing the strips and in this weather, it shouldn't be a problem. Waxing in winter is a different thing altogether!

In winter, could you shove the strip on the radiator for 30 seconds or so?

I definitely agree with frankie, a glass of wine and warming the wax first is definitely the way to go good luck

Try the Bliss microwave wax. I thought it was ridiculously expensive - until I tried other home waxing methods and realised how good it was. If you don't have a microwave, there's a little electric pot you can buy from, I think Veet, which is OKish. FWIW, I've never been able to use the wax strips you warm in your hands - they're about as effective (and painful) as sellotape on me.

Georgie, I just looked up the Bliss wax and it's 38 for the starter kit. That's what I pay for just 2 salon waxes. Might be worth looking into. I do have a microwave so no faffing.

Lotta, I've never bothered using the pre-wax cleanser they include in the kit, but defo use the pre and post wax oil, as it really helps the wax grip the hair - use it sparingly, though, as otherwise it has the opposite effect; it also removes wax if you spill some. I tend to microwave it for longer than recommended as I find it works better, but test it on my hand to make sure it's not too hot. I also probably use more than I should, as I find this makes it easier to remove. Good luck!

I used to use the veet strips but I've changed over to the plug in roll-on type and I find it much better. Only problem was last time I used it the wax ran out halfway through my 2nd leg