The best numbing cream for waxing

July 24, 2023March 20, 2023 by Tania

the best numbing creams to use before a wax

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The best numbing cream, spray & gel for waxing services

Can you use numbing cream before waxing?

Yes, you can. Please read and follow the instructions on the product before applying numbing cream.

*Before you use a numbing cream or spray, check with your service provider and doctor to make sure it’s ok

As a professional waxer with over 15 years of experience, I am often asked the best numbing cream for waxing.

Hair removal can be somewhat painful for some people, so many opt for numbing creams and sprays for the most sensitive areas.

This blog post will introduce you to various types of numbing creams, gels or sprays.

I’ve tried almost all of these, and they all work well. I’m not a scientist. I am simply laying out the Numbing creams, sprays, and gels with 4% or higher lidocaine in them. It’s up to you to choose the best one for you.

There are a variety of numbing creams, sprays, and gels out there, so how did I compare all of them?

•Price: There was a wide variety of prices from $10-$200.

•Effectiveness: I only chose to look at products with 4% lidocaine or higher. Anything less than that is not going to do anything.

•Ratings: This is a hard one since the person has to use it properly to be effective. Also, everyone’s pain tolerance is different. And people with coarser, thicker or more hair or first-time waxers will experience more pain than others.

DR. NUMB 5% Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic Numbing Cream

Base Labs Tattoo Numbing Cream for Tattoos, Waxing, Piercing

Zensa 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream

🚨CAUTION: READ THE LEAFLETS AND BOXES ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCTS! Lidocaine cream is a topical anesthetic used for numbing the skin in certain procedures, such as skin biopsies, hot waxing, laser hair removal, and mammograms. According to the “Journal of Drugs In Dermatology,” when used in small amounts and low concentrations over small areas of the body, it is considered safe. It can cause dangerous side effects when used in higher concentrations over larger body areas. After application, lidocaine cream should be washed off the hands completely. It should never be applied to broken skin. Lidocaine can also affect your breathing, cause seizures and cause an irregular heartbeat. So always check with your doctor before using creams with lidocaine. From https://www.livestrong.com/article/175440-dangers-of-lidocaine-cream/

Pimple Popper Sets

May 2, 2022March 19, 2021 by Tania

Pimple Popper Sets

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A number of my clients have been asking which implements (tweezers & pokers) I use in the salon all the time. I have a wide variety of pimple popper sets.

I have a wide variety and I have actually found the best thing to do is to buy one of the sets on Amazon and that way you have a wide variety of “tweezers & pokers” In General, I find that most are about the same quality so just look for the ones with the highest ratings.

Most of the kits include:

Special Curve Needle: Helps Avoid getting too deep

Pointed Needle: gently pierce through pimples

Pimple Extractors: safely extracts whitehead and blackheads

Pointed and flathead tweezers: Both great tweezers to keep on hand

All of these implements are really handy to have at home. You can buy them all individually but the least expensive way to purchase them is as a set.

These best selling sets are:

Bestope Set

6-IN-1 USEFUL SKIN CARE TOOLS: 6 Different sized needles, loops and tweezers effectively help handle all types of blemishes and bumps, blackhead, acne, comedones, pimples and zit.
100% STAINLESS STEEL: All these blackhead tools are durable with surgical grade stainless steel helps to minimize the risk of bacterial infection.
Ergonomic Design: Ergonomically Shaped tools and Anti-slip handle to help you better control the pressure and get a secure grip during use.
PACKAGE AND PRECAUTION: Individual metal case is safe and convenient for storage and transport. Be gentle during use and don`t use any blackhead remover tool before the acne matured, user manual included.

Petunia kit

SPECIFICALLY MADE AND DESIGNED FOR THE SKIN ON THE FACE – Made with surgical grade stainless steel our kit contains five unique extraction tools to help you get rid of pimples, zits, blackheads, whiteheads and acne – and prevent breakouts from coming back. Each tool is made with DIFFERENT SIZES for you to choose from because not all blemishes grow in the same size, now do they?
PACKAGED IN BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOX AND CASE & BONUS EBOOK GUIDE – Got a friend or family member suffering from acne or blackheads? In additional for personal use, this is a definitely a gift your loved ones can benefit from – we’ve packaged it in a way that makes it the perfect gift for anyone and we’ve even included an e-Book guide!
LONG-LASTING DURABILITY – Crafted with rust-resistant, premium-grade stainless steel, our tools are hypoallergenic and safe on dry, oily, or combination skin. No squeezing, no scrunching up your face trying to get those hard-to-reach blemishes.
BACKED BY A LIFETIME WARRANTY – That’s right! We are so confident that you’ll love our blackhead extractor kit that we’ve backed it up with a lifetime warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are unsatisfied whatsoever, we will refund you or send you a replacement! Buy with CONFIDENCE!

Chimocee kit

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL USE: These different tools can help to remove blackheads, acne and various blemishes, keep your face clean and smooth without redness or scar. you don’t need for treatment in a beauty salon. Perfect useful tools for your perfect skin!
STRONG & DURABLE MATERIAL: Made of 100% dermatologist grade surgical steel, which can be safe sterilization to prevent corrosion, won’t cause sensitivity issues, minimize the risk of infection. Our blackhead remover kit can work on all types of skin.
PERFECT PACKAGE: Our kits come in a customized leather case, which keeps tools safe and fits perfectly in your purse, bag, or even your pocket, easy for storage or transport. Note: Please wipe all tools with rubbing alcohol before and after each use.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Our Chimocee is a professional makeup shop which is dedicated to providing the 100% satisfaction guarantee for our customer. If you have any questions, please contact us, we will help you to solve your problems.

These are all great kits for blemishes, ingrown hairs and tweezing.

You might also be interested in the following books and items to help you get through your skin care issues.:

Put Your Best Face Forward: The Ultimate Guide to Skincare from Acne to Anti-Aging
by Sandra Lee M.D. (DR. Pimple Popper)

From the Internet’s favourite dermatologist, and the star of TLC’s Dr. Pimple Popper, an entertaining, comprehensive, illustrated skin care guide from the social media phenomenon and board-certified Dermatologist, Dr. Sandra Lee

Our friends at ingrownhair.ca have a great page on how to remove an ingrown hair if you’re interested. HOW TO REMOVE AN INGROWN HAIR

If you’re having trouble with ingrown hairs take a look at our blog post on Pre/Post Waxing care.

Brazilian waxing supplies

January 27, 2021September 9, 2020 by Tania

Waxing Supplies I love

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As one of the top waxers in my area, I am often asked about where I get my supplies. My wax comes directly from Beauty Cult. My everyday supplies usually come from Amazon.

You have to do what you have to do to keep your costs low to stay competitively priced. This is a list of the items that I use. A quick note: I am an Amazon affiliate and may receive a commission from some of these sales. This doesn’t cost you anything but helps support the page.

My Wax:

I use Borodin wax which is supplied by Beauty Cult. This is why my clients come back as much as they do. This wax is amazing. Contact Beaut Cult today and let them know I sent you! https://beautycult.ca/

My regular waxing supplies

Some prices are in US $ and may not be available in Canada sometimes.

A few tips:

Look for reviews when purchasing items.

Check the shipping times.

Measure twice!

Professional waxing supplies should come from a professional supplier. However, not everyone has access to suppliers easily. Amazon is convenient because of its fast shipping. Also, when you are just starting out every penny saved helps.

There are some tips on the chart to tell you why I use certain items.

There are more and more manufacturers of wax starting to sell on Amazon because of the convenience. Do your research though. Otherwise, I do not recommend purchasing professional wax online.

If you are looking for more supplies check out Smart Start Consulting’s Essential Supplies List

Using Dr. Numb for wax clients

January 27, 2021November 9, 2019 by Tania

Using Dr. Numb for Wax Clients

Dr. Numb^®is an OTC (Over-the-Counter) Topical Anesthetic Cream (commonly known as numbing cream) that contains 5% lidocaine. It produces temporary numbness or loss of sensation of the skin and its surrounding tissues after its application. It is primarily used for relief of pain associated with skin conditions and dermal procedures.

What makes it work?

Dr. Numb^® has a precise formulation of lidocaine synergistically blended with excipients that emphasizes purity, strength and composition. The potency is employed through an advanced delivery system that guarantees improved bioavailability resulting to sufficient duration of action.

How should it be administered?

Wash the area with soap and water.
Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Apply the cream and gently massage it into the skin evenly.
Leave it on with an occlusive dressing. It should start to take effect within 10-15 minutes and fully numb the skin within 30-60 minutes after it is applied.
Wipe the excess cream. Perform additional skin preparation as necessary

🛒WHERE DO I BUY IT? ONLINe sales only🛒

When should you not use Dr. Numb^®cream?

Do not use Dr. Numb^®if:

allergic to lidocaine, any other “-caine” type anesthetics or any of the non-medicinal ingredients in the product.

Warning

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Avoid contact with eyes. If this happens, rinse thoroughly with water. If conditions worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in within few days, discontinue use and consult a physician. Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas.

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The best numbing cream, spray & gel for waxing services

There are a variety of numbing creams, sprays, and gels out there, so how did I compare all of them?

Pimple Popper Sets

Most of the kits include:

These best selling sets are:

You might also be interested in the following books and items to help you get through your skin care issues.:

Our friends at ingrownhair.ca have a great page on how to remove an ingrown hair if you’re interested. HOW TO REMOVE AN INGROWN HAIR

If you’re having trouble with ingrown hairs take a look at our blog post on Pre/Post Waxing care.

Waxing Supplies I love

My Wax:

My regular waxing supplies

A few tips:

Using Dr. Numb for Wax Clients

What makes it work?

How should it be administered?

🛒WHERE DO I BUY IT? ONLINe sales only🛒

When should you not use Dr. Numb® cream?

Warning

When should you not use Dr. Numb^®cream?