Advantages of grooming your eyebrows by yourself
Paying a visit to the salon for something as small as an eyebrow grooming can be not only pricey but also time-consuming. A lot of people are afraid to wax their eyebrows by themselves at home because they are scared to ruin the shape of their eyebrows. However, it is not a hard task to groom your eyebrows on your own and bring it to the perfect form. To get your desired eyebrow shape through waxing, you need to have the right waxing supplies, such as an eyebrow waxing kit or a wax warmer, as well as know the correct procedures to follow. The more you keep on waxing your eyebrows by yourself, you will be able to wax your eyebrows faster than before as you will get the hang of it.
Unlike threading, waxing is a hair removal method that is more effective as well as lasts a long time. Waxing gets rid of hair from its root, which is why it takes more time for the hair to grow up to the surface level of the skin and show up. Moreover, waxing removes every tiny hair present – giving you a smooth look. Another plus point of waxing is that it reduces your hair growth with time. Therefore, you might want to consider investing some money on buying a wax warmer and a good eyebrow waxing kit, rather than spending both your money and time on salons.
Disadvantages of grooming your eyebrows by yourself
One of the main drawbacks of waxing your eyebrows to get your desired shape is that it is hard to be super precise. Wax is sticky, and it is likely for the wax to cling on to a lot of hair at the same time. It can be a bummer if you are a newbie at waxing or grooming your eyebrows by yourself. Moreover, waxing is not always a friendly hair removal method for a skin that is sensitive.
Wax is meant to be warmed up using a wax warmer. However, if your wax is too hot, it could end up burning your skin. Also, sensitive skin is prone to showing up redness on the skin after waxing. Even if you use a branded eyebrow waxing kit or wax, sometimes waxing could still affect your skin if your skin is too sensitive. Also, no matter how gentle the waxing procedure is, your skin is at high risk of experiencing hyper pigmentation.
Note: To reduce the risk of experiencing hyper pigmentation after waxing, avoid direct contact with the sun right after waxing. Also, always apply a sunscreen to your skin after waxing.
Items you need to wax your eyebrows
The things that you need to wax your eyebrows at home are not necessarily professional waxing supplies or pricey hair removal products. You might already have a lot of these at home. The required items are as follows:
To wax your eyebrows by yourself at home, firstly, you need to buy an eyebrow waxing kit. The following is a list of the items you need:
wax warmer (for warming and bringing the wax into the right consistency)
cream wax
pre-wax cleanser
baby powder
wooden applicator
cotton swab
tweezers
natural oil
aloe-based gel
Preparations to take before waxing your eyebrows
Before you wax your eyebrows, make sure that the length of your hair is at least a quarter inch long. If your hair is shorter than that, wait until it grows to that length. Secondly, using a brow brush, brush your eyebrows in upwards direction. Then, look for hair strands that are longer than others. Afterward, using a pair of eyebrow scissors, trim your eyebrows if needed. Next, look for some eyebrow shapes. To give yourself a clear working space, pin your hair out of the way. Then, to make a guideline, use an eyebrow pencil to fill in your eyebrows to the shape you desire. Next, use a pre-wax cleanser for sterilizing your eyebrows and its surrounding area. Afterward, lightly dust your eyebrows using baby powder.
How to wax your eyebrows by yourself?
Firstly, warm your cream wax making sure that the wax is not too hot. Then, using a wooden stick, apply the wax in the direction of hair growth. Next, place a wax strip in the direction of hair growth and press down. Make sure to leave some leftover strip at the end. When the wax has cooled off a bit, hold the end of the strip and pull in the opposite direction of hair growth. If you have some missed hair, use tweezers to pluck them.
Steps to follow after waxing your eyebrows
To finish off, you can remove any residue with natural oil. Next, use an aloe-based gel to get rid of any redness. But, if your skin appears to have more severe redness, you can apply cortisone cream.
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