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I got an email from someone who was having trouble with the warm wax but couldn't reply to her email - so here's my response:
Question: i used your product, this is my first time waxing, it ripped out half my leg hair but it didnt take it all off and i don't understand why. is there a certain way im supposed to do it besides what it suggests on the box? that and i would like to know where i can get a wax warmer the wax doesn't stay warm for long.
Reply:
Hi *name removed*
Thanks for your email, and I'm sorry you didn't have the best success with your first try. I'd love to help you out here!
The warm wax is a very strong hair remover, so if it didn't quite work - then you are right in thinking something is wrong. In fact it’s one I use and I’ve got really thick dark hair.
It could be, like you say, that the product wasn’t warm enough.
You can buy a wax heater on our website http://parissa.com/catalog/product/heater and it is a terrific little unit. It’s the one I use at home, nice and small, keeps the temperature just right and it’s only about $15. Well worth it.
Here’s a few tips with leg waxing:
- · Apply a paper thin layer of wax, in the direction of your hair growth (downward, from your knee toward your ankle)
- · Work in small sections at a time, until you really get the hang of it. Start off with patches about 2” x 4”
- · Make sure you really press the strip down firmly, and rub it so it’s good and stuck to the wax.
- · Here’s the key to removing the strip – DO IT FAST. Speed counts and will not only work better, but will hurt less.
- · Make sure you pull the strip back, in the opposite direction of your hair growth (from the bottom, pulling upward from ankle to knee)
- · If you are finding your skin a bit sensitive, a great way to reduce the “ouch factor” is to dust a super fine layer of baby powder or corn starch on your legs first. This will still allow the wax to grab the hair, but it will protect your skin by adding a little barrier between it and the wax.
You can also see a how-to video on our website here: http://parissa.com/learn/videos/warm-wax
Most importantly – every Parissa product is 100% guaranteed, so lease give me a call directly (toll free) @ 1.888.986.9974 and we can go through everything together – I can also give you some helpful professional tips for leg waxing, to make sure you stay as smooth as possible for as long as possible J
Alley Laundry
Parissa Waxing Guru
Chamomile Body Sugar is real sugaring. The basic ingredients are identical to the sugar paste you are referring to: sugar, lemon and water.
The main difference between the two, is that the sugaring you rerfer to is more of a taffy consistency and is used without strips, whereas the Chamomile Body Sugar is spread on, then lifted away with a fabric strip.
In terms of pain, no matter which method you use, lifting hair out from the root will feel the same. Chamomile Body sugar is designed to be gentle.
Technique is very important in terms of reducing the "ouch-factor" of hair removal. Here's a few tips to help:
Any time you pull hair out at the root, you are likely to feel some discomfort (think of pulling off a bandage), but the initial sensation only lasts a few seconds. Naturally, you may experience some discomfort when waxing sensitive areas and first time waxing can feel more tender. It gets easier over time as the hair becomes weaker and finer the more you wax it. f
- Baby steps. Get comfortable doing legs before trying a more sensitive or challenging area like your bikini or underarm.
- P.M.S. We tend to be more sensitive the week before our period, so if possible, plan around avoiding that time.
- Apply a little pressure to the waxed area with your hand or a cool cloth immediately following the 'pull'.
- Ibuprofen can help diffuse pain and relieve swelling when taken 30 minutes to an hour beforehand.
- Do not wax immediately following bathtime - your skin will be swollen.
- Relax and breathe. Don't fall into the trap of holding your breath. Like my yoga teacher used to say "breathe into your pain". So - deep breath in as you apply, then full exhale as you pull back quickly (speed counts, do it fast).
- Be self aware - know your body and where you personally are most sensitive.
- Be surre to apply your wax or sugar in a paper thin layer in the same direction your hair grows, then apply the fabric strip and rub it down to be sure it adheres.
- Hold your skin taut below, and very quickly zip the strip off in the opposite directlion, keeping your hand paralel to your skin (don't lift up and away from your body). Apply soothing Azulene Oil aftercare to clean and calm your skin.
- Don't be shy! Give yourself enough space, time and privacy to perform the deed. This will help you to relax. Prepare your area with everything you need before getting started, and hey, why not a little soothing music as well?
I recently went to a salon to get my bikini area sugared and it was fantastic. Quick, less painful, and cleaner than waxing. I decided I would go to the grocery store and buy a sugaring kit. I wanted sugar paste. I bought parissa chamomile body sugar thinking it would be the real deal. It is sugar, but you must use it in the same manor as waxing unlike traditional sugaring without strips or applicators. It is a sugar gel. Be warned. It is no gentler than wax.
Hello!
I was wondering how long you put this stuff in the microwave if I don't have a warmer. Also was wondering if after you are done using it in it's original container, is it alright if I just pop the lid back on for next time? The instructions didn't tell me what to do if I didn't have a warmer.
Hey Alley!
Our "Wax and wine" was a half success! We had lots of fun (I was the screamer of the bunch!!) All but one was a virgin to leg waxing and we had some questions.
We had similar issues as *name removed*....
1: my legs were still prickly... my hair wasn't the same length I think. Any suggestions/pointers?
2: Some of the girls, their hair was really fine and it didn't pull the hair. Would it be caused by not spending enough time "rubbing" the wax, to ensure that it's really sticking before zipping off the strip?
Véronique
Yes, when you are finished using your warm wax, simply let it cool and put the lid back on, then store it in a cool dry place for the next time you need it.
Parissa Microwaveable Warm Wax instructions say to Heat product as the following way: