Reddit reviews Cirepil All-Purpose Unscented Non-Strip Disposable Blue Wax Refill Bag 800g/28.22 oz
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FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLYEFFECTIVE & LONG LASTING: Cirepil’s patented polymer formulas, high in quality, allow the wax to be used on all hair types whether short, shaved, long, soft or coarse. Cirepil waxes ‘shrink wrap’ hair for easy and complete removalSAFE FOR ALL-PURPOSE USE: Cirepil created a range of gentle waxes (low in temperature) that can be used on all areas of the body including, not limited to, face, eyebrows, lips, arms, underarms, chest, bikini and legs. Dermatologically testedPROFITABLE & EASY TO USE: Cirepil Wax is easy and convenient. Unique beads allow you to measure and refill as needed. Save time and money, no strips needed! Low, gentle temperature allows a more comfortable application yet quick, easy removalHOW TO USE: Melt wax (within it’s tin) in the Cirepil Heater until melted. After consultation, test wax temp. Prepare skin, check hair growth. Apply wax thin, even in direction hair grows. Remove in opposite direction, close to skin, finish with After Gel. NOTE: Always refer to manufacturer’s directions before use for complete instructions
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I found these. I don’t personally use it (not hairy enough and I’m lazy) but I think that’s what you want to use. There’s heaps of videos on YouTube about it.
You should also invest in one of those back shavers for men. They look handy dandy for those hard to get places :)
For reference, I started going to an esthetician in 2012. In 2013, my favorite esthetician moved and I decided to get my own kit. She recommended these products to me, although I believe she probably used an Aveda oil instead of the one I found. I've got a sewing-sized bag I use to store the burner, waxes, applicators, and muslin strips for my Gigi wax. I do recommend not double dipping.. even though it's just you, that's nasty. I get the wide and narrow applicators and break a bunch of them in half to get more use and cut waste.
Depending on how long your hairs are, you may want to trim them or shave it clean off. Waxing with hair that is less than 1/4 inch is usually ineffective while waxing hair that is longer than 3/4 inch is usually quite painful. For me, about 2-3 weeks growth is optimal but everyone is different so YMMV.
This product is applied to clean skin before waxing. It makes a huge difference... it smells nice, moisturizes a bit, and most importantly keeps wax from adhering to the skin. Be sparing, if you apply too much the wax doesn't grip the hair but it's no problem to just wipe some off. This one bottle has lasted me four years. For reference, I wax my pits and bikini twice a month, full Brazilian once a month. It's probably expired, but it works well. https://www.amazon.com/Gigi-Pre-Epilation-Oil-4-Ounce/dp/B0006Q01BQ
Here's my favorite wax for Brazilians: https://www.amazon.com/Cirepil-Blue-Refill-28-22-Ounce/dp/B008L0AI3U/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1496021722&sr=1-1&keywords=cirepil+hard+blue+wax
Here's my favorite wax for my underarms (the hairs grow in baby soft now that I've been waxing them and haven't shaved in four years.) https://www.amazon.com/GiGi-Azulene-Wax-13-Ounce/dp/B0030ZRS9S/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1496021822&sr=1-1&keywords=gigi+azulene+wax
As wax heats, cools, heats, cools, I find it doesn't work quite as well. Especially hard waves which seem to become brittle and less effective to rip off. I tried a few Honey hard waxes that were probably expired and had to use an exacto blade to carefully cut the wax AND hair away from a very important piece of anatomy. Horrifying. I've never had this issue with the Cirepil wax, so don't let this horrific anecdote scare you away from waxing!!!
To remove the wax, I just use whatever coconut/olive/carrier oil I have lying around. I get in the shower and let the oil and warm water do their thing.
I haven't yet found a specific product to prevent ingrowns/sanitize that I like but the Mario Badescu glycolic acid I used to use on my face (it's a little to harsh for my rosacea but it works just fine on my less tender.. tender bits) gets the job done just fine! Apply right after showering and every 5-7 days after to prevent ingrowns.
If you can, wax when you're ovulating. Take some ibuprofen/acetaminophen, and wear clothing that won't constrict or abrade the area. I like putting silk undergarments in a ziploc bag in my freezer to wear afterward. Super soothing.
Technique is really important. Experiment, does it work better when you apply wax with/against the grain and when you rip the wax with/against the grain? I apply against and rip with, but it's different for everyone I wager. I lay down a big ripped open trashbag to catch any wax drips, cover most of my body in an oil in case the wax drips on my body, put my hair up high and out of the way.
Prop up an extra mirror (preferably a magnifying mirror that you can move around) to help make sure I get everything. There's a lamp in our bathroom on the sink I turn on to light from below to make sure no shadow from overhead lighting obscures the hairs.
Some small hairs are tough to get, so I keep two kinds of tweezers handy for post-shower clean up.
If your man is up to it, offer him your skills after you're sure you can do it well. I hear tell it's appreciated...
Happy waxing! Welcome to saving hundreds of dollars a year!
Update: added some clarification, since I just waxed tonight and forgot some things :)
We got some Cirepril hard wax, a good heater and watched some videos. There were some hilarious (and painful!) incidents as part of our learning process, but it's been really positive.
Blue hard wax we use
this is the wax warmer we have