Waxing

A hair removal method adopted by both women and men, waxing is an effective temporary way to remove unwanted body and facial hair. Whether it’s hair on the legs, face, underarms, bikini line, back or other areas, waxing is an efficient and usually affordable way to remove it. It is common to experience redness of the skin for a few hours after waxing.

How Does Waxing Work?

Waxing is the process of spreading a hot or cold wax over the desired area then applying a cloth over the top and stripping it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Hard wax does not require a cloth as it is possible to rip it from the skin once it dries, while cold wax is generally applied to premade strips. If the waxing is done properly, the entire hair follicle should be pulled out from the root.

Pros and Cons of Waxing

Pros
• Wax can be spread over large areas of hair and completed in a fairly short amount of time.
• Over a period of time frequent waxing can lead to hair follicle damage, resulting in permanent hair reduction.
• Waxing can keep you hair-free for up to six weeks.

Cons
• In order to wax successfully, you will need at least a quarter of an inch of hair growth.
• While waxing can keep some people hair-free for six weeks, on others it can grow back within two.
• Waxing can be a tedious task when attempted at home. If you aren’t experienced it can be messy and ineffective.

Popular Types of Waxing

Bikini waxing: Constitutes the waxing of unwanted hair below the navel and in the pubic region that makes its appearance beyond the edges of a typical bikini swimsuit. This method, while painful, usually takes less than 15 minutes and can prevent hair from returning for up to eight weeks.

Brazilian waxing: The Brazilian wax is varies slightly from the bikini wax. It is the process of removing all hair from the pubic region, including the buttocks. Individuals can choose whether they would like to keep a strip of hair or go completely bare. This type of wax can take anywhere between 10 and 20 minutes depending on thickness and abundance of hair.