Hi. I am thinking of getting my back waxed at home. My girlfriend is going to do it for me but I have a few questions to ask.
what should I do to prepare for the waxing?
What type of wax should I use?
How much wax will I need?
What should I do after to protect from ingrowns?
What length should the hair be for waxing?
What length can it be before I get it waxed again?
I get waxed professionally, but will try to answer your questions…
Q. what should I do to prepare for the waxing?
A. Exfoliate and clean your skin 48 hours before waxing, and then, a light dusting of talcum powder 1/2 an hour before waxing…
Q. What type of wax should I use?
A. A hot wax. Most home products will be heated in a pot or the microwave, and then you apply it with a spatula or tongue depressor in a thin layer, apply the cloth strip, and then pull off in the direction and angle advised in the instructions.
Q. How much wax will I need?
A. I would imagine a home kit would be more than enough for a back or two - but maybe you can get a smaller quantity pack where you live.
Q. What should I do after to protect from ingrowns?
A. A couple of cooler showers (with plain soap like Dove or a baby soap) the day of waxing will help to settle the skin. after 48 hours, you can start exfoliating with a loofah, but being your back, you may have a bit of trouble with getting it scrubbed properly. Could be time to negotiate with the girlfriend again… 
Q. What length should the hair be for waxing?
A. no longer than 20mm (3/4 inch) - if it is longer, then trim it first, or the waxing may not work as well. A minimum of 6mm (1/4 inch)
Q. What length can it be before I get it waxed again?
A. A minimum of 6mm (1/4 inch) in all reality, but preferably 10mm (3/8 inch)
HTH,
David
[ May 10, 2003, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: IHH ]