Warm wax involves gently heating the wax in a wax heater, as part of a home waxing kit. The heat from the wax opens up the pores and adheres to the hairs more strongly than cold wax. Arguably, it's a more efficient hair removal tool compared to cold wax. You can use warm wax across the body; just make sure it's at the right temperature. Since wax adheres to skin, it’s only applied a single the area once or twice to avoid further irritation.

Hot waxing kits typically include spatulas to spread the wax (usually wooden – the more, the better), washable fabric strips, and post-wax soothing cream or oil wipes to remove residue.

What types of wax are there?

Veet knows its stuff when it comes to hair removal and the brand’s cold body wax strips are designed for both seasoned pros and novices. Formulated with almond oil and vitamin E to suit sensitive skin types, they’ll leave pins velvety soft. If you have undergone any chemical skin treatment recently, such as a chemical peel, or are applying active retinol, you would want to take a few days off before your waxing session. These chemical treatments are known to make your skin sensitive, and waxing may lead to skin irritation or other issues.

Heat the wax. Most hard waxes will require heating, as this allows the wax to soften for application and harden for removal. You can heat your wax in a wax warmer. It will need to reach a temperature of around 55 degrees.Remove the waxing strip. In a sharp motion, pull the waxing strip from your face. This should have taken off the fine hairs, although sometimes it may take more than one attempt. Veet UP TO 28 DAYS OF SMOOTHNESS: Veet body and leg wax strips remove hairs from the root to create smoothness that lasts up to four weeks, dermatologically tested. Apply your waxing strip. Remove the film, exposing the wax on the inside. Place the wax strip face down onto the chosen area of your face. Press it in to ensure all of the hairs are covered.

If a visit to a traditional barber isn’t an option, this does the job in a place that’s difficult to tidy up, except with a nasal trimmer or scissors. Waxing gives a longer-lasting result too and doesn’t need such a steady hand. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and hot water before waxing, and dry the skin well. This will open the follicles, making it easier for hairs to be pulled out. NOT SUITABLE for use on head, face, eyes, nose, ears, around the anus, genitals and nipples or any other body parts. HYPOALLERGENIC WAX FORMULA: Veet's Pure Inspirations have been formulated to minimise the risk of allergic reactions. Again, these are cold wax strips, which are more gentle on sensitive areas of skin; but you may find you need to go over the same area a few times for a totally smooth finish. Coming in at a super-affordable price, you certainly get a generous number of strips for your outlay.Cold wax comes as it is, and doesn't require heating up. More often than not, you can buy cold waxing strips that are ready for you to use. This wax may be better at removing finer hairs, so is best to use on the face or legs.

Face waxing is a form of hair removal that targets the facial area. Hair can grow anywhere from the upper lip, sides of the cheeks, chin and nostrils. It's perfectly common, particularly during menopause, for hair growth to be affected due to the imbalance of hormones. If you've decided you want to remove this hair, there are many methods of hair removal that you can try. Treat the area. Afterwards, you may want to apply a soothing balm, lotion or oil to calm the area. Aloe vera gel will offer some relief from any discomfort. Creams with anti-inflammatory properties are also a good choice.

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Before every use, TEST YOUR SKIN REACTION by applying and removing the product to a small part of the area you wish to treat, following the directions for use. If after 24 HOURS there is no adverse reaction, continue to use. Cold waxing may cause skin irritation, bumps, and increased sun sensitivity for a few days. Hence, applying sunscreen becomes mandatory after a waxing session. Even if you are not venturing out in the sun, you might want to use SPF at home or in the evening as a precautionary measure. With at-home waxing kits, you can achieve a salon-smooth finish whenever you want and there’s no travel time or waiting for an appointment. Better still, you don’t have to bare your bits to anyone and you can wince, grimace and blurt out expletives as you pull off the strips without causing offence. UP TO 28 DAYS OF SMOOTHNESS: Veet body and leg wax strips remove hairs from the root to create smoothness that lasts up to four weeks, dermatologically tested.