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Missing Salon Waxing - alternatives

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VivaVegas · 29/06/2020 16:37

I've always had a full leg and bikini wax and started having a Brazilian wax last year but obviously not had any salon treatments since February.
I've been home waxing my lower legs which is a bit hit and miss but better than nothing. The rest I've left (or trimmed!) but having hoped salons would open this week I'm beginning to feel unkempt!
What are people that normally have waxes doing? I've never shaved for a long time so really don't want to start now.

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StarlightLady · 29/06/2020 16:59

All off with Veet Sensitive once a week, although l finish with a razor intead of the plastic thingy provided. That works best for me. But l note your comments on shaving, so you may prefer to opt for the latter. Do the spot test first though.

Sometimes l shave in between using hair conditioner ( it makes the razor glide) but again that’s probably not for you.

torquewench · 29/06/2020 17:12

Ive bought a Salon System roller wax kit for my legs (soft wax and strips) and a Deo wax pot (for hard wax, no strips) for the other bits

itssquidstella · 29/06/2020 17:17

I've been doing my own Hollywood with Veet waxing strips. You're not supposed to, but I have a high pain threshold and I've actually had fewer ingrowing hairs than when I get a salon hot wax. It's not quite as thorough as a salon job but I'm pretty impressed with my skills tbh!

itssquidstella · 29/06/2020 17:17

I should add, it involves a lot of rather undignified squatting over a mirror, but if that doesn't faze you...

VivaVegas · 29/06/2020 20:29

Yep, the logistics are quite interesting!
I used the wax strips to do my legs first time and then a pot you heat up with fabric strips which I've used since.
Not sure I'm brave enough to try either anywhere else!

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