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    How to wax your arms at home

    Updated:21 Apr 2016 10:28 AM | Posted by
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    I first waxed my arms a few years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The results are so smooth and long-lasting, and it’s not as hard as you may think. And like with anything else, you’ll only get better with practice. If you’re keen to try waxing your arms at home, check out the video above or read the step-by-step guide below.

    #1 Place the Veet Refill into the Veet Easy-Wax Roll On Kit, turn it on and leave to heat up for 20-30 minutes.

    #2 Make sure the arm area is clean, then dust on a little baby powder to absorb any excess moisture.

    #3 If your arm hair is long, trim it back to 5mm.

    #4 Cut the wax strips into twos or threes so they’re a more arm-friendly size.

    #5 Check that the Roll On Kit is ready. If it applies smoothly and easily onto a strip, then you’re good to go.

    #6 Roll a small section of wax onto your arm, in the direction of your hair growth.

    #7 Immediately smooth a wax strip over the section, in the same direction. Leave 1cm at the end so you have something to grab.

    #8 If there is somebody around to help you, have them hold the skin taut to remove the wax strip.

    #9 Or if you’re by yourself, bend your wrist so your hand is pointing downwards.

    #8 Pull the wax strip in the opposite direction of hair growth, holding it close to the skin. Don’t pull upwards.

    #9 Repeat in sections along the arm, towards the elbow. Keep the Easy Wax Roll-On device plugged in as you go to keep the wax warm.

    #10 Once you’re finished waxing, use a Veet Finishing Wipe to remove any sticky residue.

    #11 Admire how hair-free and silky smooth your arms are.

    Do you wax your arms? Would you try waxing them at home?

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    82 Member Comments

    Emilydani 15 Nov 2017 1:34 PM

    thats gotta hurt!

    BeautifulJusty 24 Jun 2017 5:08 PM

    Great visuals. My arms are not too hairy to begin with which is great.

    cosmoslyn 29 Nov 2016 11:10 PM

    i'm lucky i'm not that fuzzy, so I don't have to wax them. but looks difficult

    Chicklet 25 Nov 2016 10:19 PM

    My arm hair is fine and colourless so I don't really feel I need to do this.

    Pixie96 19 Nov 2016 10:40 PM

    I've never removed hair from my arms.

    Becstar 9 Jul 2016 7:34 PM

    I don't wax my arms! Maybe I would may try waxing them at one stage, maybe! Not sure!

    Jannz 13 May 2016 1:21 AM

    My arm hair isn't too bad but I don't mind the idea of having smooth hair free arms! Might give it a try at some stage.

    duality 3 Apr 2016 8:40 PM

    I use my epilators. I never thought of removing hairs from my arms as I just had small blonde ones, but in medical when scrubbing to assist operations I learned it is best to not have it, now I love it!

    talk-a-lot 1 Apr 2016 10:00 PM

    I have never waxed my arms before, I've never thought about it.

    Sally377 29 Jul 2015 11:25 AM

    This technique is amazing, we use it at the beauty salon x

    Nini1081 23 Jun 2015 3:57 PM

    thanks

    reni267 9 May 2015 2:29 PM

    I used to wax my arms but it took to much effort for me. I started using my epi lady and within 5 minutes hair free arms lol. I really need to get back into the habit of doing it again as my boyfriend makes fun of my arm hairs lol

    Breebartlett 20 Mar 2015 6:37 PM

    I use to wax my arms but haven't done it in a while and I'm hating having hairy arms. I'm defiantly going to try this myself as I don't have time to get to a salon and might save a bit of cash too!!!

    Hayley644 27 Feb 2015 11:03 AM

    I don't have a lot of hair on my arms and don't think I could be bothered waxing them unless the hair was dark or excessive.

    Nixxiola 27 Feb 2015 4:42 AM

    I've never seen the point in waxing my arms.... My hairs are quite light though so not really noticeable

    reni267 26 Feb 2015 2:31 PM

    i havent waxed my arms in a long time because after the 3rd day of waxing my top of the arm breaks out in rashes to the point were i would wear t shirts. its probably to sensative skin i guess.

    Yohanna 25 Feb 2015 6:23 AM

    I always thought it looks too alien to be completely hairless...I leave my arms hairy :)

    Petal 18 Feb 2015 11:30 PM

    I wouldn't consider waxing my arms unless the hair was really dark.

    skitzkitty 17 Feb 2015 9:00 AM

    Don't have to - I have very fine blonde arm hair.

    Nan Kate 17 Feb 2015 4:10 AM

    Have never even thought about waxing my arms, but now that you mention it--------!!!!!!

    ray_jay 16 Feb 2015 2:23 AM

    so lucky i dont have to wax my arms

    Pixiealso 16 Feb 2015 12:45 AM

    I prefer to use Silkymits on my arms to waxing. No stubble, and you get nicely exfoliated skin at the same time.

    Trish_D 14 Feb 2015 3:35 PM

    I've been blessed with so little hair on my arms and it is very fine anyway, so no need for waxing except underarms.

    Tegan734 14 Feb 2015 1:17 AM

    I heard that you should never wax or shave your arms. I did it once, and the hair just grew back faster, longer, and now there's more of it...ugh.

    Flicky26 13 Feb 2015 4:42 PM

    I used to but now the hair is much finer & lighter

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