If you are heading to the beach and have back hair, the thought of taking off your shirt may fill you with dread. The difficult aspect about removing back hair is that the area can be difficult to reach. If you plan to remove back hair at home, you need the help of an assistant to access hard to reach areas. You may wish to experiment with several back hair removal options until you settle on the one you like the best.
Step 1
Take a hot shower. Prepare the back for hair removal by allowing the pores to open up during a hot shower. Pat the skin dry with a towel.
Step 2
Heat up the hair removal wax. Use the applicator brush to apply the wax in a thin and even layer over the back. Press the cloth strips into the wax. Once the wax has set, pull off the strips quickly to lessen the pain. Rinse off after the wax has been removed.
Step 3
Shave any stray hairs that may be left over. Although shaving the entire back is not the best option, you can remove any strands that were not removed during waxing.
Step 4
Repeat waxing every couple of months. According to Teens Health from the Nemours Foundation, waxing removes hair for approximately three to six weeks. If you grow tired of frequent waxing sessions, make an appointment with a dermatologist. He can discuss more long lasting methods of back hair removal, such as electrolysis or laser therapy. These methods use electrical currents and concentrated light energy, respectively, to destroy the hair follicles.
Tips and Warnings
- You do not necessarily need to use a hot waxing kit. Cold waxing kits are available that do not require heating the wax. Depilatories are another option for back hair removal. The product uses topical chemicals to remove body hair.
Things You'll Need
- Home hair removal waxing kit
- Razor
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