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How do I discreetly wax my legs without my family knowing?

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Do it when they aren't home, and make sure to clean up and throw out the trash.

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My mom said I'm not allowed to shave my legs but maybe wax instead. Does it hurt to wax? It looks painful.

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Waxing does hurt a little in the beginning, but you will get used to it.

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Is it OK to do it with deep scars from injuries?

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No. You risk additional injury to your skin.

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What are the dangers of waxing?

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There is always the chance of getting those annoying little mosquito bite like bumps that might irritate you. The area may be red, despite using moisturizer or aloe vera, and it could be itchy.

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After waxing, I'm seeing holes left behind where the hair was, and it looks very awkward. Is there any way to clean/prevent these holes? Today was my first time waxing.

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That's normal for the first time you wax. As time goes by, you'll find that they disappear.

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Are there some things I should know before getting it done professionally?

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Before you professionally get your legs waxed, ask what's in the wax in case you are allergic. Ask if they can apply a sensitive skin wax if possible.

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My legs develop spots at the place of each hair that is removed. Is there any way to prevent or remove it?

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This is normal, and you can't prevent it.

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What is better: shaving or waxing your legs?

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There is no real answer to this; you must consider and weight the pros and cons of each yourself. For example, waxing is more painful than shaving, but it also lasts much longer.

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Do I need to let the wax sit on my leg before you pull it off?

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Yes, but don't leave it on too long, or it will be harder to take off. About 15 seconds should be fine.

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If it's extremely painful, what should I do about it?

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Ice your leg to ease the discomfort. If waxing continues to be painful, consult someone with experience in waxing because you may be doing it wrong.

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If we use sugar wax, how long after will the leg hair grow back?

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Leg hair after waxing takes approximately a month, depending on the type of your body hair.

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How can I ask mt mom to let me get waxed if I am 12?

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Waxing isn’t really suitable for your age. Most girls start waxing at about 16, when they’ve matured. Stick with shaving for now.

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How long do you have to grow leg hair before waxing?

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You want your leg hair to be at least 1/4 inch (0.64 cm) long, but no longer than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm).

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How long does it last when you wax your legs?

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The results will typically last 3 to 6 weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows. You may start noticing some minimal growth after the first 2 weeks, however.

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How long should I leave the wax strip on before pulling it off?

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It should specify on the packet instructions, so be sure to follow those instructions as each brand is different.

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The muslin strips are not grabbing the wax, so the wax stays on my leg. Why is that and what should I do?

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Use hot water (not too hot to the point it burns your skin) and grab a loofah or anything to scrub it off along with body wash. It might take some time, but it gets it off in the end. As for why, it might be the kind of wax or the strips you're using -- they may be bad quality -- so try a different kind.

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My mom doesn't let me shave and only lets me wax, I'm 15. Is this a reasonable age?

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it really depends, your mom is just looking out for you and making sure you are safe! Ask her if you can shave while being supervised, or shave and then give her back the razor. Or, you can ask if you can use an electric razor instead.

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How to wax the back of the thigh? That’s what I find hardest.

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Front of thigh: Apply the wax from top to bottom, starting at the top of the leg down towards the knee. Inner thigh: Apply the wax from center of the thigh inwards. Outer thigh: Apply the wax from the center of thigh outwards. Back of thigh: Standing up, stretch your leg outward. Apply the wax either from the top of your thigh downward.

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