đ Your Step-by-Step Guide to the DIY Hair Removal Hack
Ready to swap the blade for the blend? Follow these simple steps to prepare and apply this natural treatment.
What Youâll Need:
1 tablespoon of White Toothpaste: Must be a plain, white paste. Gels, glitter, or strongly colored versions are not recommended as they may contain dyes or ingredients that irritate the skin.
A Fresh Onion: Any common onion will do. Youâll only need a few layers or a small piece.
The Simple Mixing Instructions:
Extract the Juice: Peel and wash your onion. The most effective way to get fresh, potent juice is to grate or finely crush a few layers of the onion. Then, squeeze the resulting pulp through a piece of cheesecloth or a clean, fine sieve to collect the juice. Freshness is key for maximum enzyme activity!
Combine the Power: In a small, clean bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of the freshly extracted onion juice with the 1 tablespoon of white toothpaste. Stir well until a consistent, smooth paste is formed.
How to Apply for Best Results:
Patch Test is a Must: Before applying the mixture to a large area, dab a small amount behind your ear or on a tiny spot on your inner arm. Leave it for 15 minutes. If there is no redness, burning, or severe irritation after 24 hours, you are safe to proceed.
Target and Apply: Apply a thin, even layer of the mixture to your desired target area: this could be the face, upper lip, underarms, arms, or legs. Ensure the hair is clean and dry before application.
The Waiting Game: Allow the mixture to sit on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes. You might feel a slight, cool tingling sensation from the menthol in the toothpaste, which is normal, but it should never be painful or severely burning.
Gentle Removal: Do not just rinse it off. After the time is up, gently begin to rub the dried paste in circular motions with your fingertips. This gentle scrubbing helps the mild abrasives and weakened hair shafts to lift from the skin.
Rinse and Soothe: Rinse the area thoroughly with lukewarm water. You may wish to follow up with a light, unscented, and non-comedogenic moisturizer to soothe the skin, as the onion juice can be slightly drying.
Consistency is Key: This is not a one-time miracle cure. To see noticeable thinning and slower regrowth, you must repeat this treatment 2 to 3 times per week. Patience and consistency will yield the best long-term results.
