![]() Hairdresser George Northwood says: “It’s easier to give longer hair a quick trim – leave anything shorter or more specialist to the professionals. ![]() Finish with a soothing layer of after-wax lotion or aloe vera gel.” Remove leftover wax with a post-wax or baby oil. Work on small sections at a time and don’t wax the same area more than twice, as this can thin the skin. ![]() Hold your skin taut with one hand, then pull off the strip against the direction of hair growth in one swift motion. After a few seconds, once the wax is tacky, press a waxing strip down firmly in the direction of hair growth, leaving a small section at the end to grip. Use a wooden spatula to apply a thin and even layer of wax in the direction of hair growth on a small section of your leg. Check the wax temperature on a small area of leg, then lightly dust skin with talcum powder to absorb moisture. I recommend a small wax pot, as pre-made wax strips don’t give the same result (Mylee does a wax kit, £36, Amazon, which includes a pot that heats up and keeps wax at an even temperature). Exfoliate your legs 24-48 hours before to remove dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hairs and avoid sun exposure, tanning beds and self-tanners for at least 24 hours. Now apply a mask, or a double layer of moisturiser rich in ceramides (fats that help lock in moisture and protect the skin).”īeauty therapist Bella Ciccone says: “Your hair needs to be a quarter to a half inch long for the wax to grip. Repeat on both sides, then run your fingers directly down the sides of the neck for added lymphatic drainage. Massage your inside cheek and gumline with your thumb, gently pressing from the outside with your index finger and pushing back towards the base of your ears in a sweeping motion. Wash your hands and insert a thumb into your mouth on the inside of your cheek – with your fingers on the outside. Next, try intra-oral massage to lift, sculpt and relax the face. Repeat on both sides, then splash the face with cold water to remove residue. Rinse the ice under water quickly to take the burn out of it, then roll it with light pressure across the skin under the contours of your cheekbones, around the eye area (to reduce puffiness), along the jawline (to sculpt), across the chin and down the sides of the neck. Alternatively, the vitamin B2 in frozen green tea can help maintain collagen levels, hydrate and reduce inflammation, while chamomile tea can calm and ease redness. Freeze black coffee into cubes (try Muji silicone round ice cubes tray, £5.95) to reduce facial puffiness and improve circulation. Skin health expert Jasmina Vico says: “I’m a huge fan of ice for a healthy glow.
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