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QuestionDo you have to leave the wax on for fifteen minutes?Community AnswerYou should, but if you have sensitive skin, you can reduce this time to ten minutes. If it doesn't remove the hair though, you may need to leave it on longer.
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QuestionWill using this method remove any skin?Community AnswerNo, it isn't strong enough to remove skin unless your skin is already peeling in the area you're waxing.
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QuestionCan I do this more than once or do I have wait a few a hours before trying again?Community AnswerYou can try it again as soon as your skin has calmed down enough to allow it. If you try again too soon, it will be very painful.
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QuestionWill the hair on that area grow again?Community AnswerYes, the hair will return.
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QuestionCan I use this on my girl mustache?Community AnswerYes, or you could try sugaring.
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QuestionDoes it work on other areas with hair?Community AnswerHoney can be less effective for places like your legs because the hair is thicker and more difficult to remove, but it might work, so give it a shot!
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QuestionWhich flour should I use?Community AnswerYou can use any type of flour that you have laying around, or can purchase at a local store.
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QuestionCould you use syrup to replace the honey?Community AnswerNo, syrup is not a good substitute.
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QuestionAt what age can I wax my eyebrows?Milo_Jenkinz13Community AnswerThis all depends on what your parents allow and/or when you are ready. However, if it is your first time, remember that waxing is somewhat permanent and if you do not like the end result there is nothing that can really be done.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have honey?Community AnswerYou can buy it at almost any local store, or online retailers such as Amazon.
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QuestionIf I wash my face in the shower, should I take it before or after I wax?Community AnswerWash your face before, then take a shower after to make sure you have all of the wax off.
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QuestionIs it okay to do it on an 11-year-old?Community AnswerSo long as someone else - who is older and has some previous experience - is doing the waxing.
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QuestionCould I use strips of paper instead?Community AnswerNo as the paper would rip when you tried to remove it.
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QuestionIf you have a skin condition such as eczema, will waxing effect your skin?Community AnswerYou'll be more susceptible to irritation, so make sure you moisturize and have a proper skin routine.
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QuestionDo I pull upwards or downwards for the hairs between my eyebrow, and can I use it there at all?Community AnswerYou would have to pull upwards considering that the eyeball is in the down area. You will want to pull up to avoid the eye.
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QuestionWhat is the best cloth I can use to take off the wax and hair?Community AnswerA very thin, stiff strip of waxing paper would be best, but a thin cloth can work well too.
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QuestionCan girls use it around the bikini area?Community AnswerYou can, but be careful. That area of females bodies is very sensitive, and you don't want to irritate the skin. Try it on your arm or leg before to see if your skin reacts.
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QuestionI've been plucking my eyebrows for about a year now for the stray hairs under and above my eyebrows, will waxing be a much faster way to do this, or should I stick to plucking?Community AnswerWaxing is faster, but sometimes they have to do it multiple times to get all the unwanted hair off. You should try waxing and see which one you like better.
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QuestionWhat cloth do I use?Community AnswerYou should use an old cotton cloth to remove the wax. Make sure it is not too old.
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QuestionI have tried this several times and it still doesn't work. Any tips?Tansy_200Community AnswerYour hair may be too coarse for this method. Instead, consult a professional and get your eyebrows waxed at a salon.
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QuestionCan I use Marmite instead of honey?Community AnswerNo. Marmite is a very thin substance.
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QuestionDoes the salt have to be the iodized variety?Chattox1Community AnswerNo, but it is recommended, and safer.
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QuestionDid this work for anyone?Community AnswerI don't see why not.
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QuestionWhat kind of fabric works best?Community AnswerAny fabric that will not rip mid-wax. Try more of a canvas-like fabric for best results.
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QuestionAre there any alternatives to honey?Community AnswerHoney is the preferred method, as it works the best. You can experiment with other ingredients and see if they work better for you.
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QuestionCan this be stored and used again?Community AnswerYes, as long as you store it in an air-tight container. When you want to use it again, just microwave it for 10-15 seconds and let it sit for 1 minute before using it.
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QuestionCan I use this on my arms or legs?Community AnswerI guess you could, but this remedy may not be strong enough. But then again it might, so try it!
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QuestionWhat if I don't have a microwave?Community AnswerYou can heat the wax in a double boiler on the stove.
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QuestionCan I use flour tortilla mix?Community AnswerYes, you can use flour tortilla mix if you have nothing else to use.
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QuestionIs the flour detrimental, or can I replace it with like another thickening agent, like arrowroot powder or baking soda?Community AnswerArrowroot powder works fine, but baking soda is a big no. You could really damage your skin.
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