Waxing The oldest trick in the book

Waxing...  The oldest trick in the book

Waxing is a method of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for two to eight weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows,face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair.

Waxing is accomplished by spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is then pressed on the top and ripped off with a quick movement against the direction of hair growth. This removes the wax along with the hair.

Another method utilizes hard wax (as opposed to strip wax). In this case, the wax is applied somewhat thickly and with no cloth or paper strips. The wax then hardens when it cools, thus allowing the easy removal by a therapist without the aid of cloths. This waxing method is very beneficial to people who have sensitive skin.

Types of Waxing

Various types of waxing are available. Some must be performed by a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician. The different types of waxing that can be performed are:

• Eyebrow waxing
• Chin waxing
• Leg waxing
• Arm/underarm waxing
• Back waxing
• Foot waxing
• Chest waxing
• Entire body wax
• Bikini wax
• Upper Lip

Most parts of the body can be waxed, including nose and ear hair, but other parts, not listed above are not given special consideration. Areas individuals should never wax includeeyelashes and eyelids. These areas are of particular concern due to sensitive skin that can be severely damaged if waxed.

Before and after TIPS

Before

• Make sure that the area which you intend to wax does not have any wounds, skin rashes, acne
• Do not shave the desired spot before waxing. Your hair should be at least 1/4″ long, any hairs shorter than that will not get pulled out.
• Trimming down the longer hairs makes the treatment much less painful

After

• Apply oil immediately after the treatment and use it to get rid of the remaining wax. The next step is to put some talcum powder in order to prevent skin wetting.
• Never moisture the treated area as this can lead to skin infections or irritations. Wait at least 12 hours before taking a shower.
• The use of an after wax cream some 60 minutes after the procedure helps soothe the skin down

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