Product: Veet Hair Removal Wax Strips

Instead of posting my review of Veet Hair Removal Wax Strips, I will give a few tips on how to do DIY underarm waxing. I've been waxing my underarm for a year now, and I kind of developed my own technique.

This can helpful to those who want to try DIY underarm waxing but haven't figured out how to do it yet.

But briefly, let me say that yes, Veet Hair Removal Wax Strips (or most wax strips) work, provided that you use them properly. Once you've perfected DIY underarm waxing, these wax strips are the best and cheapest alternative to going to salon/beauty shops to have your underarms waxed.

Why I choose wax strips:

1. I don't have to heat them. I'm afraid to use hot wax on my underarm.
2. They are safer and less messy than heating wax and applying it on your skin.
3. They are a lot lot cheaper than salon underarm waxing. One box of 12 strips can last up to 5 or 6 or more waxing sessions.
4. An epilator is a lot easier to use and might be more efficient, but I don't have the budget to buy one yet, so I'll stick to wax strips for now. The same goes for laser hair removal.
5. Waxing definitely gets rid of chicken skin, so forget about plucking or shaving.

There are two Veet Hair Removal Wax Strips sizes: the regular long one for the legs and the shorter one for the face. Both can be used for underarms and both boxes will contain 12 wax strips and 2 oil-paper wipes. The facial wax strips, I think, is cheaper by P100 than the regular wax strips.

 

 

If you use the longer one, just cut the wax strip in to 3 or 4 smaller pieces, depending on how small or big is the area covered with hair. I usually cut it into 3.

If you use the shorter one, of course you don't have to cut it anymore. But bear in mind that the facial wax strips are narrower, and won't usually cover your whole underarm area. It's also best for finer, softer hairs.

Before you start waxing:

1. Make sure to wash your underarms, but don't wax right after you take a bath. Your skin is softer and more sensitive and therefore more prone to wax burns during this time. I usually wait at least an hour.
2. Don't put anything on your underarms. No deos and make sure you're not yet sweating.
3. Make sure your underarm hair is long enough, at least an inch long. Otherwise, you'll just be in a wax mess and won't be able to pull anything out. Even if the package says it can pull hair as short as 2 cm, don't believe it.

If you have someone to help you place the strip in the proper area and pull it after, the better. If not, you can stand in front of the mirror to see where to place the strip.

Ok, let's start my DIY underarm waxing procedure:

Brush you hair with a comb or your fingers so that most of them are in one direction.

To lightly warm the wax, rub the strip between your hands for a few seconds. Or you can use the trusty hair dryer to heat the strip. But if you do, wait for the strip to cool down a little because a hot wax strip can cause wax burn. And I tell you, you don't want that. Wax burn = dark underarms.

Place the strip on your underarm, particularly in the area with most hair. Don't worry about not covering your entire underarm as you can wax these areas later.

Gently smooth out the strip with your hand, making sure that most hairs are sticking to the wax.

Then pull quickly (or have someone to pull it for you). The quicker the better, and make sure to pull against the direction of the hair growth.

Not all hair will be pulled out so you need to wax again. But instead of placing the strip in the same area, use the edge/corner of the strip to target a smaller area where the remaining hairs are. You can also use the middle part, but don't spread it out. Don't stick the whole strip on your underarm, only on the part where there are hairs.

As much as possible, don't wax the same area more than thrice because this will irritate your underarm skin and will often cause wax burn. A stinging sensation is normal, but if you skin starts to hurt, stop waxing in that area. Do the "smaller area" technique above.

Actually, you only need to wax your whole underarm once or twice, to get most of the hair. The "smaller area" technique can finish off the rest of the hair.

You can reuse the strip but if hair is not sticking to it anymore, use a new one. This is also the reason why I cut the long strips, because it's more practical. This way, I can use one box of wax strips for at least 6 sessions.

Depending on how sensitive your skin is, redness and a slight burning sensation will follow.  This is normal, as long as it doesn't hurt too much.

After you've finished waxing, use the oil-paper wipes to remove the wax on your underarm. Or better yet, use Human Heart Nature Sunflower Oil. It soothes the skin, eliminates redness and prevents wax burns. Plus it's natural, unlike the wipes that come with Veet that has parabens.

Don't scrub your underarms during bathtime for at least 3 days after waxing, or until the burning sensation subsides.

If you can, use the sunflower oil as a deo for a week. It really works wonders.

And that's it! My DIY underarm waxing tips. I've had lots of wax burns and dark underarm episodes before I finally got the right procedure. I hope it will work for you.

Also, you can use other wax strips, like Glam Works, Beauty Formula. They work the same way and are even cheaper. Goodluck!