One of the most irritating things about waxing my eye brows was the mess I would make with the wax and finding the perfect temperature. All this was solved with my discovery of cold wax strips. The pre-waxed strips allowed for easy application and gave the same great waxing results. Even better, I found it much easier to sculpt my brow to the shape and size I wanted. There was no more guess work and trying to make both sides look exactly evenly. This was a very welcomed surprise although it did take a bit of practice. I have learned some great tips along the way. Practice makes perfect after all! Just like I showed in my how to wax your legs without pain article.

Wax Eyebrows With Cold Wax Strips

Prior to using the wax strips I always make sure I have cleaned my face thoroughly. I find using a facial scrub works the best and you want to make sure you are not using alcohol or other products that will close your pores.

Eyebrow Waxing Tips

By cleaning your face with the scrub you not only remove the dry dead skin but the warm water will open the pores and reduce the chance of spreading any bacteria around your face. Once all cleaned you want to shape your eye brow. If you are unsure of how to shape your brow you can consult a stylist your first time or research eye brow shapes online until you find one that suits your face. However, be careful. Just because Angelia’s eye brows look great on her they might now suit the shape of your face or your eyes.

How To Use Wax Strips For Your Eyebrows

Once you have found the shape you would like laid out take the wax strip in your hands and press them firmly together. This will activate the wax. This is all the wax you will so you can avoid over heating the wax, or causing unwanted drips. After heating the strip apply it to the portion of the brow you wish to remove and peel it off quickly. I find after removing the wax if I apply pressure to the area with my fingers the sting will go away much quicker. I still takes a bit of practice to get the movement and order down; apply, rub, pull, and apply pressure. After a few times I got the hang of it and I am sure you can as well.

Do not worry if the area you waxed becomes a little pink. Skin has a tendency to become a little irritated after waxing. The first few times I used the strips my brow was red and a bit bumpy for a few hours after. One of the tricks I have learned is to take a cotton ball and apply baby oil (unscented) to the irritated area. This has always helped me reduce the redness much quicker. Once I got use to the required movements the irritation was greatly lessened. The cost of waxing your brow will decrease greatly as well. Salons can get expensive and you have to be on their schedule to have the waxing done. When I got comfortable doing this at home I found it much more convenient and cost effective.

Changing from wax to wax strips has really helped me gain comfort and skill when waxing my eye brows. Apparently, when you are not worried about having wax drip into your eye or onto your face you are much more likely to calm your nerves and work with the strip with a lot more confidence. A few months into using this product I have found the perfect shape to my brows and in a matter of minutes each week I can upkeep my look keeping it fresh and clean without hassle.