Reddit reviews GiGi Pre Epilation Oil with Soybean and Grape Seed Oils, 4 oz
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Effectively absorbs excess oil and moisture from the skinPrepares the skin for hard waxingProtects and conditions the skinContains Soybean and Grape Seed Oil for antioxidantProudly made in the USA
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 :)