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Can I pull out the strip slowly? I have long hair. I fear that it will hurt.

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You can pull it off slowly, but it honestly hurts more to do it that way. If you rip it off quickly, the pain is over faster.

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Can I apply the lemon after waxing, or should I wait a few hours?

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I think you should wait at least 24 hours to make sure your skin does not get irritated (lemon is acidic).

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What if I have dark armpits?

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Lemon is actually pretty effective. Just squeeze the lemon and then dip a cotton ball and apply it to your armpits. Let it dry for a few minutes and then rinse it off with a warm water.

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How many minutes do I keep the wax on?

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Until it dries, about 1 - 2 minutes, but don't keep it on longer than 5 minutes.

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What do I do if my armpits get sticky?

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Wipe your armpits with a cloth dipped in warm water.

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Do I need to heat the wax before using?

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Depending on the type of wax, yes. Some wax products come with the strips already prepared so all you need to do is rub them between your hands to crate friction heat. Some types come in little bins and you will need to heat them in a warm water bath before using.

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What if I wax my armpit and nothing comes off?

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If this is the case, you likely did not complete the instructions correctly.

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How do I wax with paper?

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You first apply the wax and then the paper. Once it dries, you can rip it off.

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Is it necessary to apply talcum powder?

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No, it's not necessary.

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Can I apply halawa wax in armpits?

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Yes, you can wax with halawa wax anywhere, it is very safe and has good results. This is more commonly called 'sugaring' and not 'waxing'.

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What can I do if I don't have wax?

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You can get laser hair removal, go to a waxing place, use a hair removal cream, or try shaving your armpits instead if you do not have wax.

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Will it hurt if talcum powder is not added?

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No, it won't hurt if you leave out the talcum powder.

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Any other methods besides waxing, shaving, and laser hair removal?

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Alternative methods include hair removal cream, threading, and plucking (which would take a while and would probably be pretty painful.

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Does sugar wax need to be kneaded before it is applied?

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Not for this method - this method is for a less viscous sugar solution, or standard wax compound.

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What can I use as a substitute for wax strips?

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You can cut strips from old clothing or cut magazine pages for waxing strips.

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