Q&A for How to Wax Your Legs

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

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

No. You risk additional injury to your skin.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.