How to Remove Hair Removal Wax
Waxing is an effective way to remove unwanted hair from your body and can leave your skin smooth to the touch until regrowth occurs. Because of its sticky nature, it can be hard to remove completely, especially when it drips to areas that are not being waxed or when it accidentally spills on nearby surfaces. Because of that it is important to know exactly how to thoroughly remove hair removal wax.
What You Need:
- Washcloth
- Cotton pads
- Baby oil
- Ice
- Knife or scraper
On Skin:
- Wet a washcloth with warm water so that it is damp but not soaking wet.
- Use the washcloth to wipe away as much of the wax as you can. This should be done as quickly as possible after the wax drips.
- Turn on the hot water so that the wax gets hot, if it has hardened or is cold wax, but not so hot that you are risking a burn. Hold the cloth under the hot water to heat it up. Alternately, if the cloth is already wet put it in the microwave for a couple of seconds to bring up the temperature. Be careful and always check how hot it is before putting it on your skin to prevent burns.
- Leave the heated cloth on top of the wax for two to three minutes. The heat helps to soften the wax for easier removal.
- Rinse the towel with heated water again. Wipe the washcloth over the wax to remove as much as possible. If necessary let the heat sit on the wax for a minute or two longer to further soften it before attempting to wipe it off.
- Pour a generous amount of baby oil on a clean washcloth or cotton pad if there is remaining wax residue. Gently scrub the oil over the waxy area to further breakdown and remove any lingering wax.
- Wash the area with soap and water to remove any excess oil left over from the baby oil.
On Surfaces:
- Remove as much of the wax as possible by wiping the area with a damp cloth. This is easiest if it is a warm hair removal wax.
- Hold an ice cube over the surface of cool wax so that the cold hardens it.
- Begin to chip away at the hardened wax using a dull knife, your nail or any type of scrapper, depending on the type of surface. Take care not to scrape the wax to prevent scratching to wood or ruining fabric surfaces.