Thriftism

Hopefully you've had time since the last post to make some sugar wax and are ready to wax your legs! This is a pretty simple, but not completely painless process. It should take less than half an hour to complete the lower half of your legs. Begin by gathering your materials. You'll need: Sugar Wax Fabric Strips * Tongue Depressor Towel *Buy precut online or at beauty stores   Dishcloths can be cut to create reusable waxing strips   Old-Shirts can also be used Begin by heating your wax in the microwave for about a minute. Time will vary depending on how much you are heating up at one time. The wax should be fairly liquid when it has reached the correct temperature. Be sure you stir the wax well to make sure your sugar has not separated out of the mix. Check the wax temperature and have a wet cloth nearby in case the wax is too hot. Be careful not to burn yourself! I put a towel down on the bathroom floor to prevent the wax from get...

Besides being annoying, hair removal can get expensive. If you're currently shaving your legs, you could be saving money by switching to waxing. A cheap disposable razor starts around $1 and these usually only last a few uses. I know I switch mine every two weeks or so. This puts shaving at a minimum cost of $26/year, not to mention if you buy nicer razors, use shaving cream, or the cost of all that time you spend shaving. One article that breaks down the cost further can be found at Confessions of the Professions . I know what you're thinking, that buying those waxing kits or making trips to the beauty parlor for your monthly waxing adds up fast too. That is 100% true and that's why you shouldn't be doing either of those. I can't justify spending $50-$80 to get my legs waxed by a professional, nor can I make myself spend the money to buy the kits which start around $10 for the cheap ones. The solution is to do it all at home. You can make your own sugar wa...