Halawa Wax

How to Use Halawa Wax properly and easily?

How to Use Halawa Wax?

The term Halwa wax is also known as arabic or sugaring wax and has been a  household name in Middle Eastren cutltures and now in today’s revolutionary world, its the best and gentle alternative of modern wax  for smooth and effective hair removal from pubic area to underarms (but always follow the process with cautions). 

This sugary wax is made up of natural ingredients such as sugar, lemon juice and water and then on second stage it undergoes heating until it forms a sticky, caramel-like consistency. Now when you are familiar with the basics of the wax, you must be thinking of how to use/apply it on skin for hair removal. Donot hassle and take it easy, these guide is all about the process of using the wax. 

Here we go…

Gather Your Tools For Smooth Waxing 

To get the effective results, get your hair removal wax tools ready. 

  1. Wax Strips: These are usually employed with soft wax. These help to both, take off the wax as well as the hair at the same time. 
  2. Wax Warmer: Cordial for melting the wax up to the required degree of consistency. 
  3. Spatula:  They were utilized to spread the wax on to the skin.
  4. Pre-Wax Cleanser: This prepares the skin by removing the oils to enable better wax pick up. 
  5. Post-Wax Oil or Lotion: Makes the skin to become smooth and avoid the hair from growing back after waxing. 
  6. Talcum Powder: Softens the hair so that it is easier to wax and also absorbs moisture to assist the wax in sticking well to the hair. 

Pick Your Wax Type Carefully 

Halawa wax is versatile and can come in various types, each suited for different needs:

  1. Soft Wax: Standard for those large regions within the body such as the legs and arms. This one needs strips for removal. 
  2. Hard Wax: This can be used in areas that are most sensitive like the bikini area and the armpit among others. It sets on cooling and can be striped free without recourse to a strip. 
  3. Sugar Wax: A more natural type that can just be rinsed off and will not chap the skin. 

Choose the Body Part You Are Going to Wax  

Halawa wax can be applied on several body parts. Here’s how it performs on different areas:

  1. Legs: Gives smooth skin for weeks and  both soft and hard wax can be used here. 
  2. Arms: Efficient and painless depilation, if we talk about the hair removal in general. Soft wax is good here. 
  3. Underarms: Is really sensitive and often needs to be handled with a lot of care. For this area only hard wax is advised to be used. 
  4. Bikini Area: This area can be categorised as sensitive and can easily get irritated. Soft wax or sugar wax is to be used. 
  5. Back: For large spaces only. Soft wax can also be used for hair removal with efficacy. 

Steps You Need To follow While Waxing 

Follow these steps for a successful waxing session: 

  1. Cleanse Skin: First, use a pre-wax cleanser to help eliminate any deb, oil, as well as makeup on the skin. This makes sure the wax gains the right stickiness to the hair or sometimes the hair becomes sticky enough to help the wax stick to it. 
    Apply Talcum Powder: Sprinkle a little amount of talcum powder on the area. This allows the wax to better stick to the hair shaft and also helps to absorb any remaining moisture that is on the skin. 
  2. Heat Wax: In order to soften the Halawa wax, melt the wax in a wax warmer until it has a honey consistency. Put a small portion of your wrist in contact with the item to check the temperature not to be hot. 
  3. Apply Wax: After the waxing, in order to remove the wax, the spatula is swept in the direction of the hair growth. Spread it smoothly to an extent that it is thinly coated. 
  4. Place Wax Strip: When using soft wax try to presses a wax strip up onto the wax. It is then advisable to wash gently so as to make the solution stick to the fabric. 
  5. Remove Wax: It is conveniently pulled off in the opposite direction of the hair on the strip. If using hard wax, one has to let it cool, and when it becomes hard it is then peeled off. 
  6. Apply Post-Wax Oil or Lotion: Apply post-wax oil or lotion in order to relieve the skin. This is of help in cutting down the level of irritation and also helps in the moisturizing of the area. 

Be Careful While Implementation 

  1. Test Wax Temperature: One has to always ensure that the wax is at correct temperature by putting it on a small patch of the skin. 
  2. Avoid Waxing Over Wounds or Moles: Waxing on any parts of skin that has cuts or on moles may cause redness or harming of the skin. 
  3. Use Caution on Sensitive Areas: Some of the parts of the skin like the bikini zone and the armpits for example are more sensitive. Avoid using strips or liquid wax on these areas but rather use hard wax or sugar wax since they don’t hurt.  

It’s a Best Fit for At Any Skill Level 

  • Halawa wax is waxing for those who are interested in waxing but haven’t intensively used wax before, people with the experience of waxing falls into the group of intermediate users. 
  • This might be used in salons but with some practice, one can be able to master the method giving a salon finish in their own house. 
  • Beware, nonetheless, that particularly if you try waxing for the first time, it might need some attempts to find the most suitable method of the procedure for you.  

The Time It Takes To Clean Areas

The complete waxing session may last for half an hour to an hour for depilation of a specific region. Body parts like legs or back will take more time in comparison to that you take in under arms. 

Pain Level  

  • Pain is generally considered to range from moderate to highly sensitive with the occurrence depending on the level of sensitivity of the wax and part of the body that was waxed.
  • Hard wax is considered to be less painful than soft wax when the waxing is done on sensitive body areas.
  • Additional precaution measures can be also used to decrease the sensation of pain before waxing and these include use of pre-wax numbing creams. 

The Aftercare that can Bring Glow

Proper aftercare is crucial to ensure smooth and irritation-free skin: 

  1. Avoid Sun Exposure: avoid exposure to sun lamps/tanning beds at all for a period not less than 24 hours which would prevent pigmentation and skin irritation. 
  2. Wear Loose Clothing: Wearing tight clothes irritate the skin that has been waxed especially the abdominal area. Lose clear wearing fabric ,for proper ventilation. 
  3. Keep Area Clean and Moisturized: Avoid using strong detergents to wash the clothes like ‘color that may irritate the skin or cause bacterial build-up’ and always ensure the skin is moisturized you can also use a after wax oil for that purpose. 

Results Duration 

The effectiveness of this waxing lasts about three to six weeks when done with Halawa wax. Waxing also makes hair grow back finer and light color and with time, regrowth becomes lighter meaning that each waxing session is easier and less painful. 

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