Waxing

Waxing is a provisional method of hair removal, which removes the hair at the root. New hairs do not grow back in the waxed area for about three to eight weeks. Almost any area of the body could be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, stomach and feet.

Waxing is talented by spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper band is pushed on the top and then spited off with a quick movement against the direction of hair growth. This takes away the wax along with the hair and dead skin cells leaving the skin smooth.

New hair growth in waxed areas is quite soft and fine, not sharp and coarse like shaved hair. After repeated waxing, hair regrowth is less ordinary and eventually some hair never regrows.

Types Of Waxing

Various types of waxing now exist. Some must be carrying out by a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician. The different types of waxing that could be performed are:

v Eyebrow Waxing
v Full face Waxing
v Bikini, Male Genital, & Brazilian Waxing
v Leg Waxing
v Arm/Underarm Waxing
v Back Waxing
v Feet waxing

Most parts of the body could be waxed, but other parts not listed above are not given particular consideration. Areas individuals need never wax include inside the ears and nose and eyelashes. Areas of the body that must only be waxed by a licensed professional comprise the female genitals, male genitals and the nipples.

Benefits And Drawbacks

Benefits Of Waxing Versus Other Forms Of Hair Removal :

v Long Lasting - Hair in areas waxed would not grow back from three to eight weeks. When hair does grow back, it is soft and not very coarse like shaved hair.
v When the hair is shaved or removed by depilatory cream, the hair is removed from the surface. Within a few days, the hair could be seen at the surface and the stubble could be felt.

Drawbacks Of Waxing :

v Pain - The removal of the strip is sore and sharp, though it is short-lasting.
v Expense - Waxing is typically performed by a licensed cosmetologist and could be expensive. Home waxing supplies are accessible but are difficult to use on self for some areas of the body.
v Hair elimination is not permanent.
v As the waxed strip is removed against the way of hair growth, hair follicles may be disturbed so that hairs start to grow in unlike directions. This might make hair growth more clear and make other methods of hair removal (such as electrolysis) more difficult.

Cautions

Some physicians do not advise waxing for persons suffering from diabetes or one who have varicose veins or poor circulation, as they are more susceptible to infection.

Users of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Isotretinoin are suggested not to have waxing performed as these medications tend to weaken the skin and tearing of the skin might occur when the wax is removed.

Waxing must not be done on areas of skin affected by warts, pimples, moles or rashes or on skin that is already irritated, chapped or suffering from sunburn. Never apply wax to peeling, broken skin or varicose veins.

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