Consider Waxing As A Method Of Hair Removal

Hair removal is a time-consuming, messy chore that many women and men endure for the sake of appearance or propriety. Whatever your reasons for removing body hair, you have probably tried shaving, with the unsightly nicks and cuts, only to have to go through it all again in a few days. You may have tried hair removal creams – ineffective, smelly, messy and time consuming. Shaving or using creams in winter, especially on your legs, is a cold, shivery experience not to be repeated if at all possible. Instead, you should consider waxing as a method of hair removal.

The most common areas that are waxed are the legs, bikini area and underarms. Some men wax their chests and their backs as well. Shaving causes hair to grow back thicker and darker with each shave, resulting in you having to shave more and more often. Waxing, on the other hand, results in hair growing back finer and lighter. In fact, because hair is pulled out by the roots with waxing, some hair does not grow back at all. Unlike shaving that has be done every two or three days at least, the effects of waxing last about 3 to 6 weeks, depending on how quickly your hair grows.

When you make your waxing appointment, you will need to let the salon know exactly what you want done. Bikini waxes have developed into fashion trends in recent years, with the usual side and inner thigh trim being replaced with various different types of waxes. A Brazilian wax can mean complete removal of all hair, or removal of all hair except for a central ‘landing strip’. A Californian or Hollywood bikini wax removes all hair from the area. Make sure your technician has the same definition for these as you do, or you may come home a lot ‘balder’ than you thought you would! Leg waxes are usually half, or full leg waxes. Facial hair can be removed from the upper lip, eyebrows, chin and cheeks with waxing.

Depending on the area being waxed, you may have to remove some clothing. If you are having a full leg or bikini wax, you will be given a pair of paper thongs to replace your underwear. You will then lie or sit on the salon bed, and the technician will start the procedure. The technician dips a wooden spatula into the hot, melted wax, and spreads it over the area. A cloth strip is then pressed onto the wax. Once the wax has cooled, the strip is pulled off in the opposite direction to hair growth. The technician will then press firmly with her hand on the area – this helps to ease the discomfort. Once the area has been waxed, they may tweeze a few stubborn hairs and then apply a soothing lotion over the area.

The area that has been waxed will be slightly red for a short while afterwards. The stinging goes away quite quickly, and with regular waxing, the pain is lessened. Waxing is an extremely effective method of hair removal that lasts far longer than shaving or cream hair removers. However, because the hair must be at least inch long before waxing, it cannot be done as often as shaving can.

Waxing at home can be a messy business. Hot wax sticks like glue to everything it comes into contact with, and it is difficult to reach all the areas of your body you may wish to wax. People are also very reluctant to inflict pain on themselves, and tend to pull the strips off very tentatively at home, causing more pain and ineffective hair removal. Apart from all the other benefits of having your waxing done at the salon, it is relaxing to lie back and let someone else take care of it all for you.

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