How to Wax Eyebrows at Home (Honey and Salt Method)

Last Updated: February 16, 2022 References

Waxing can be uncomfortable and expensive to do at a salon, and sometimes you might have to wait too long just to get an appointment. Luckily, there are alternatives to do it yourself. Just follow a simple wax recipe and learn how to remove those pesky hairs at home. It saves you time, money, and will allow you to be sure your eyebrows are shaped to your liking. All it takes is a few simple ingredients and about 30 minutes to do.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Making the Wax

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Gather ingredients to create the wax. This recipe is convenient because these ingredients can be found in every kitchen. You will only need some honey, salt, flour and water.^{[1]
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Combine honey, water, salt, and flour into a small, microwaveable mixing bowl. You can use equal parts honey, flour, water and salt. Since you are only waxing your eyebrows, you shouldn't need more than 2 or 3 tablespoons (29.6 or 44.4 ml) of each.

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Stir the mixture till it is blended well. The yellowish fluid will likely seem too watery. Once the mixture is heated it will thicken quite a bit.
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Heat the mixture in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Monitor the mixture as it will begin to boil up when it is ready.^{[2]
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- Be careful, the wax will be hot.
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Let the wax sit for 10 minutes. This will allow the mixture to cool so you do not burn your skin. The mixture will also thicken as it cools giving you a thick, sticky wax.

Method 2

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Applying the Wax

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Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. This will remove some of the dirt and natural oils on your skin and hair. Starting with a clean face will help to remove more of the unwanted hairs during the process.^{[3]
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Apply the wax to the hairs you would like removed. Use a popsicle stick, spoon or a Q-tip to precisely apply the wax. Cover the hair thoroughly. Be extremely careful with this step, as it can be tricky.^{[4]
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Apply pressure onto the wax by holding an old rag or cloth. Running your finger over the cloth in the directions the hair goes. Leave the wax in place for 15 minutes.
- You can make this easier by cutting the fabric into strips that can be placed over the wax. Having a small piece of fabric stuck to your face is much less of an impairment than a whole rag.

Method 3

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Removing the Wax

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Pull off the cloth quickly. Yank it in the opposite direction that the hair grows.^{[6]
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- It will hurt a little. Just pretend you are yanking off a stubborn bandage.
- Do not hesitate at this point. Determined hairs might hang onto your skin and it will hurt more than it should.
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Find a new, clean cloth and dampen it with warm water. Gently press it onto the area where you applied the wax. This step will prevent the skin from getting irritated.
- You can also apply some Vitamin E lotion or moisturizing product to reduce redness or puffiness in just a few minutes.
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Check for any stray hairs that remain. The wax should have pulled out most of them. If you find one or two, simply remove them with tweezers.^{[7]
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Community Q&A

Question

Do you have to leave the wax on for fifteen minutes?

Community Answer

You should, but if you have sensitive skin, you can reduce this time to ten minutes. If it doesn't remove the hair though, you may need to leave it on longer.
Question

Will using this method remove any skin?

Community Answer

No, it isn't strong enough to remove skin unless your skin is already peeling in the area you're waxing.
Question

Can I do this more than once or do I have wait a few a hours before trying again?

Community Answer

You can try it again as soon as your skin has calmed down enough to allow it. If you try again too soon, it will be very painful.

Things You'll Need

Honey
Salt
Flour
Water
Fabric
Tweezers

Warnings

Do not leave the wax on longer than fifteen minutes. Wax that has set too long can be very painful to remove.

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