What is eyebrow wax and how to use it?

Brow wax is a popular cosmetic used for both styling and styling. If you use this simple product correctly, you can fix all your little flaws very quickly.

For eyebrow care, 2 types of wax are used. One is for removing excess hairs, and the other is for styling them. The first is used to correct the shape of the eyebrows.

Hair styling wax is chosen by both professional makeup artists and ordinary girls. The composition of such a product includes several main components.

1. Beeswax. This is the base ingredient. It melts well under the influence of high temperature, and after hardening it reliably fixes the hairs.
2. Polymers and thickeners. They provide long-lasting makeup.
3. Antibacterial additives... They make the product completely safe and hypoallergenic.
4. Essential oils. They nourish the skin with beneficial substances.
5. Natural preservatives. They extend the shelf life of cosmetics without causing any harm to health.

A good cosmetic product helps to deal with many problems. It perfectly fixes even coarse hairs. In addition, the result lasts all day long - regardless of the weather outside.

Eyebrow styling and modeling wax has both advantages and disadvantages. For starters, it's worth talking about the benefits of products used to remove excess hair.

1. High quality wax allows you to remove both long, regrown hairs, and a small down, which even tweezers cannot handle.
2. Procedure does not take long... You can remove hairs much faster with wax than with tweezers or floss.
3. The effect of using the product lasts 2-3 weeks. At the same time, after other procedures to remove hairs, they grow back within 5-6 days.
4. You can use wax for eyebrow shaping even without assistance.
5. Regular use of this product allows slow down hair growth.
6. Wax can now be purchased at any specialty store. At the same time, it will not take too much money to buy the right product.

The disadvantages of this product include the following:

• the procedure is quite painful and not suitable for everyone;
• for some time after its implementation, the skin may itch;
• in some cases, girls with sensitive skin may experience an allergic reaction;
• not having experience in working with wax, you can spoil the shape of the eyebrows.

This hair removal method is not suitable for girls with sensitive skin, psoriasis, dermatitis or diabetes.... It is also impossible that there are papillomas, moles, burns or scratches in the correction area. It is not allowed to use eyebrow wax after recent microblading or tattooing.

Brow wax has many benefits as well. It fixes the eyebrows quickly and reliably, no matter how unruly they are. Such a product can be safely used both in the salon and at home. The disadvantages include the fact that a poor quality product often creates a feeling of weighting the brow arch. In addition, in hot weather, a bad product has a fatty effect.

There are several types of wax for styling and styling brows.

This wax is usually used by girls with sensitive skin. It allows you to quickly and accurately remove excess hair. The product is usually sold in granules. It contains resins and olive oil. The disadvantage of this tool is that they need to be able to use it, because improper use of hot wax can lead to burns.

It is also worth noting that the wax must remain liquid during the entire procedure... This means that it is necessary to maintain the correct temperature of the product in a special way so that it is convenient to work with it. Therefore, it is rarely used at home.

This product is sold in small applicators. With its appearance, it resembles a regular eyebrow mascara. The product is easy to use and does not harm the skin in any way... After heating, it cools down quickly, which means it does not cause burns. In addition, it does not damage small vessels.

This product is best suited for self-hair removal. It is sold in the form of strips of cloth or special paper on which wax is applied in a thin layer. Before use, the wax strips are well warmed in the hands until they are warm. After that, they are applied to the desired area of ​​the skin and gently torn off.

The fixing wax is usually light transparent. The wax crayon is easy to use. It is great for creating the desired styling quickly and efficiently at home. There are several types of styling brow wax.

1. Shading... This product is used by people with a light eyebrow color to make them a little darker. Wax pencils are brown, black, slate. The tint wax should be 1–2 shades darker than the hair color.Some cosmetic brands also produce more original products, such as blue, purple or red eyebrow gels.
2. Transparent... Colorless wax is suitable for girls with dark eyebrows. It is also often used to fix shaded hairs. The eyebrows laid in this way look nice and neat.
3. Curative... It is very useful to have such a product in your cosmetic bag. It is able to stop the process of hair loss, as well as make the eyebrows thicker. In addition, such a product nourishes the skin well. In order for the result to become noticeable, the wax must be applied to the eyebrows for at least 2 months.

It is best to choose products for eyebrow care from trusted manufacturers. There are several excellent brands that have high quality fixing and modeling wax in their assortment. For starters, it's worth talking about companies that make good brow styling products.

• Charme... This company is engaged in the production of decorative cosmetics. A product called True Blend works well for styling. It is inexpensive, has no pungent odor and is suitable for girls of any color type. It is applied to the eyebrows with just a few strokes.

• Kiss New York Professional. This Korean brand enjoys great popularity in both domestic and overseas markets. Their products are characterized by bright pigmentation and long-lasting hold.

• Lumene... The Finnish brand has established itself very well in the market. They produce their cosmetics from natural products. At the same time, it remains available to a wide range of consumers. It is worth paying attention to Bock Lumene Blueberry Shaping Wax gel.

• Lovely... The Polish company produces quality products that are sold at an affordable price. Customers are also attracted by the bright design of the packaging, made in the pin-up style. Flawless Brows Cream Wax is great for styling your brows. It neatly fixes the hairs without leaving behind an oily sheen.

• Estrade... Cosmetics from this brand are characterized by ease of use and high quality. It is great for girls looking for a new style. Pay attention to a product called Browissimo. The transparent eyebrow wax fixes the hairs well and gives them a light glossy shine. Moreover, this product ensures their strengthening and growth.

• Bell... The setting wax for the eyebrows from this company allows you to enhance the natural beauty. It is easy to apply and at the same time reliably fixes the hairs. The Hypoallergenic Brow Modeling Stick is great for styling your brows. It comes in compact sticks. You can choose both light and dark shades.

Hair removal products are also available from many brands.

1. Caramel... Products from this brand are produced at an affordable price. It is enriched with nourishing oils and many vitamins. For eyebrow care, use face strips that are suitable for all skin types.
2. Ital Wax. This is a proven company that makes quality eyebrow waxes. Warm wax is easy to apply to the skin and allows you to quickly remove even small coarse hairs.
3. Lila soft... This company makes excellent facial wax strips. They are rich in healthy herbal ingredients.Therefore, they can be used without fear of an allergic reaction or any other negative consequences. The plus is that the brand produces products for different skin types. Therefore, any girl can choose the right product for herself.
4. Shik... The main advantages of decorative cosmetics from this brand are simplicity and versatility. Shik PRO BROW wax has proven itself well. It is applied to the eyebrows easily and very gently. The product is hypoallergenic and is perfect even for girls with sensitive skin.

Even beginners can use wax to style or shape their eyebrows.

Before removing hairs at home, you need to wait until they grow back a little. It works best with special strips. The hair removal procedure consists of seven steps.

1. The area to be epilated needs clean from the remnants of cosmetics and treat thoroughly with any degreasing agent.
2. After that, on the skin it is necessary apply talcum powder or regular baby powder... This will allow the strips to adhere better to the skin. This means that the depilation session will no longer be so painful.
3. Warming up the strip in your hands, you need it fix on the selected area of ​​the skin.
4. After that, you need to wait a few seconds. This is necessary for the wax to dry. The harder it is, the better it envelops the hairs and the easier it is to pull it out.
5. Next, the strip must be torn off with a sharp movement.... To avoid ingrown hairs, you need to remove it, moving against the growth of hair.
6. Repeat the procedure if necessary.... If a sticky mark remains on the skin after removing the strip, it will be very easy to remove it using a cotton swab dipped in olive oil. You can also take a special product for this purpose, which is sold in a supermarket or cosmetics store.
7. So that there is no irritation on the skin, it needs to be treated with a fat cream. You can also use coconut oil instead. In addition to everything else, it moisturizes the skin well.

If there are a few small hairs left, they can be quickly removed with tweezers. Girls with a low pain threshold should heed the following tips:

• you can not carry out the procedure for removing hairs during menstruation;
• the skin should be rubbed with ice cubes with chamomile before processing;
• it can also be smeared with a special anesthetic that will work within a couple of minutes after use;
• you can reduce the sensitivity of the skin by applying a towel soaked in hot water to it.

The eyebrow fixing product is also fairly easy to apply. First of all, you need to comb your eyebrows with a special brush. You need to move along the line of hair growth. After that, wax should be applied to the eyebrows with a gentle movement. The surplus of the selected product must be removed.

After that, the waxed eyebrows should be comb gently. This will make them look neat and attractive. Since everything may not work out the first time, before an important event you need to practice shaping your eyebrows.

When using an eyebrow product at home, there are certain precautions to take.

1. Wax to remove excess hairs must be applied very carefully. The product should not be heated to temperatures above 50 degrees, so as not to burn the delicate skin. It should be applied with a special spatula.
2. First of all, the wax should be tested on the hand to make sure that there is no allergy to the chosen product.... If after 24 hours no negative reactions appear, you can proceed to the correction of the eyebrows.
3. After removing hairs, do not use decorative cosmetics for two hours.... In the days following the procedure, it is also not recommended to sunbathe or visit the solarium.
4. Waxing your eyebrows also needs to be done carefully. It is better to use less fixative. This will make the makeup look less "dirty". It is also easier to apply an extra dose of wax than to remove excess wax.
5. Before styling or shaping eyebrows hair must be collected in a ponytail or removed using a hair clip or hoop.