How to Give Yourself a Brazilian Wax (with Pictures) - wikiHow Oct 25, 2022 · Start at your navel. Rub the strips into the wax a bit to ensure a clean removal. You can use waxing strips from the store or even cut up an old cotton t-shirt. Sugar wax is water-soluble and your strips can be used more than once, if cleaned immediately and thoroughly. Cut your strips in 1-2 inch (2.5-5 cm) strips.