Bikini wax

1. Prep by making sure hair is about ¼- to ½-inches long for better gripping and gently exfoliating the area the day before to loosen hairs
2. Gather all of your supplies in front of you and if this is your first time with the particular wax, test it on the inside of your forearm before you start to make sure you don't have a reaction
3. Swipe the area with toner, dry, and sprinkle baby powder to soak up any extra moisture
4. If you’re just cleaning up the sides, slip into some little bikini underwear and use them as a guide
5. If you can, sit in a V-shape in front of a mirror and start at the outermost section of your leg and work in
6. Spread a thin layer of wax no more than an inch wide in the direction of hair growth
7. Firmly press down strip, still in the direction of hair growth
8. Use one hand to hold skin taut, then with the other quickly jerk strip up in the opposite direction of hair growth. Press down on the area to help calm the nerve endings
9. After you’ve finished, use baby oil to get rid of any leftover wax. Wet a washcloth and wipe clean

• A couple of minutes before you begin, dab the area with a bit of Orajel to partially numb the area
• After you wax, apply a hydrocortisone cream to help reduce redness
• The next day, apply a salicylic acid treatment or gently exfoliate to reduce the chance of getting in-grown hairs

Also see: Also see: Body polish, Sunless tanning, Faux tan