How to Wax Your Legs With Wax Mapping So You Never Miss A Hair

Have you tried using map waxing for leg waxing yet? This innovative technique may be your new favourite beauty hack for smooth, flawless beach legs every time.

This article will answer questions like:

• How long should leg hair be to wax?

• How to use the wax mapping technique

• How long will waxing your legs last?

It’s officially beach season, which means you may be paying a bit more attention to your hair removal routines lately. If your current leg waxing routine leaves stray hairs and patches behind, it may be time to re-examine how to wax your legs.

Enter your new leg waxing dream team: wax mapping and Veet wax products. Keep reading for the scoop on everything you need to know, plus some leg waxing tips to help you achieve smooth skin every time.

As always, body hair is a deeply personal choice and your standard to set. What’s most important is feeling confident about saying, “Here I am” to the world however you feel most fabulous.

But before you get started, here are some helpful leg waxing tips to consider.

How long should leg hair be to wax?

Before you pick up the wax strips, it’s a good idea to determine the length of your leg hair. For best results, your hair should be at least ¼-inch long or about the size of a grain of rice. Wax products like Veet^® Professional™ Wax Strips, For Legs & Body, Sensitive Skin, With Almond Oil^*, will help you remove even super-short hairs (1.5mm) from the root.

On the flip side, your leg hair should be no longer than about 1/2 inch before you wax to prevent additional discomfort. You can use sharp scissors to trim the hair before you wax.

Worried about discomfort when leg waxing? Read: How to remove hair with minimal pain.

How to wax your legs using wax mapping

If you haven’t heard of wax mapping, it’s a precise and thorough hair removal method that helps ensure no areas are overlooked.

By mapping off sections of the legs with a light-coloured pencil, you're less likely to miss patches due to factors like waxing in dim lighting or dealing with lighter, hard-to-see hairs.

Wax mapping also decreases your chances of waxing areas multiple times, which can lead to more time spent and increased chances of irritation.

To try this innovative technique, follow the steps below and ensure you don’t miss a hair!:

1. Grab a light-coloured makeup pencil and use it to draw lines that divide your legs into segments as you would typically wax them (for example, the knees, divide the shins in half, and the backs of the legs in half). You should end up with about five sections for each leg.
2. Use a wax product like Veet^® PURE, Wax Strips for Legs & Body, Sensitive Skin^* and apply the strips following the mapped-out sections you drew.
3. Use one of the provided Perfect Finish wipes to wipe off any remaining wax along with your wax mapping lines.

Now, all that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy the smooth, even results. You could also try a product like Veet^® PURE Sugar Wax Kit – Argan Oil^* when wax mapping for long-lasting smoothness** and moisturized skin.

Want to learn more about sugar wax? Read: How to Apply Sugar Wax

How long does waxing last on your legs?

Veet wax products remove hair from the root, leaving you with moisturized skin and up to 28 days of smoothness. Use the map waxing technique combined with Veet products for no missed spots and longer-lasting results, so you’ll be ready to hit the beach with confidence this summer!

Best practices for leg waxing:

• Exfoliate before you begin to reduce the chance of ingrown hairs

• Don’t rush: Set aside ample time to wax your legs so you can relax and concentrate on the task at hand

• Ensure you have enough wax strips for both legs before you get started

• Apply the strips in the direction of hair growth with even pressure

• Hold your skin tight with your free hand

• Use the Veet EasyGrip^TM Tab to pull the strip off against the direction of hair growth

• Pull the wax strip off as fast as you can

• Re-use the same strip on different areas of your leg, and when it isn’t sticky anymore, you can press it on the skin to help remove any wax residue

• Apply a gentle, unscented moisturizer on your legs before bed to help lock in moisture and keep your legs smooth

Looking for even more leg waxing advice? Read: Top Tips for Smooth Legs

This summer, show off smooth beach legs or keep it all-natural. Don’t wait for permission to set your own standards and say “Here I am” to your best beach season yet.

^*Ensure this product is right for you, always read and follow label.

^**Up to 4 weeks.