Eyebrow Waxing

Eyebrow waxing is traditional method of removing hair for eyebrow shaping. Shape of eyebrows should be according to your facial features. Eyebrows help to define eyes and also assist face to convey expressions. Waxing is used for removing hair from different parts of the body and now for quite some time, it is used for removing hair from brows. Eyebrow waxing is a method for temporarily removing the hair. But this is relatively easy and quick method of shaping the brows. It is safer to get the eyebrow waxing done at salon by professionals. In this method, hot wax is applied over the area from where you want to remove hair and then a strip of cloth is placed. Pulling of that strip pulls out hair too.

What you should know about eyebrow waxing:

Eyebrow waxing is easier and hassle free method to have great looks as compared to tweezing or plucking. It is more effective for achieving clean looks. Eyebrow waxing gives more long lasting results for shaping brows in comparison to tweezing or threading but there are some facts you should know about eyebrow waxing.

For waxing, you need to apply hot wax , directly over your skin. If you have sensitive skin, then you should not go for eyebrow waxing. Another thing is if you are particularly sensitive to the pain and you cannot bear it, avoid waxing. Hairs are removed in bunches rather than a row as inn threading or one hair as in tweezing. This causes great pain and discomfort. Especially , people who have not get the waxing done before ; find it difficult to cope with pain occurred in eyebrow waxing. Skin area around eyes is very sensitive and it gets hurt first by hot wax and then by sudden pulling of hair. Along with hair, topmost layer of skin also gets peeled off.

But then with all this discomfort, outcome is very effective and satisfactory. Method of eyebrow waxing removes the hairs from its roots. This method is perfect for creating altogether a new shape of eyebrows. You can overcome the pain caused easily for the sake of good results. While selecting eyebrow waxing, check all the information about the wax to be used. Know about its quality and make sure that it does not cause any allergic reaction to your skin. To avoid any mishap, get information about how to handle it.

How is eyebrow waxing done?

It takes expertise to work with hot wax over skin; it is better to have salon services. But still you can do it at home if you learn and practice it. With patience, steady hand and right supplies, you can do it at home also yourself.

Steps involved in Eyebrow Waxing:

First of all, you should prepare the eyebrow area for waxing. Wax does not stick to skin and hair properly if there is grease, dust or makeup, so wash the brow area and apply astringent to absorb oil. Then apply ice to cool and numb the brow area; it will reduce the feeling of pain.

Before eyebrow waxing decide the desired shape of eyebrows. For that stand in front of the mirror and study your facial features and natural eyebrow shape. Now with the help of white eyebrow pencil, mark the desired shape of eyebrow. You can determine the even shape with the help of eyebrow stencil too.

Now once you have determined the shape, heat the wax. Do not overheat the wax; it should be heated to have desired temperature that you can bear over your skin. Be very careful while working with hot wax near your eyes. Prevent it from spilling into your eyes as it can be very dangerous for your eyes.

In the meanwhile, using a toothbrush, comb brows to find the direction of growth of hair and natural arc of brows. Now apply wax, taking only small amount over spatula at a time to avoid dripping of wax. Also apply it smaller portion of brow at a time to avoid removing excess hair.

After application of wax, take a cotton strip and place it over waxed area and press it completely. It will adhere to hair and then pull it away with a jerk in opposite direction of hair growth.

You will have to repeat this process until you get desired shape. After that, clean the brow area to remove any leftover part of wax from skin as it can clog the skin pores if left. Avoid applying any lotion, sunscreen or bleach over waxed area for few hours. Let skin heal itself if there is any redness or irritation.