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How does waxing work?
A wax combination is spread thinly over the skin. A cloth strip is pressed on
the top and then ripped off with a quick movement removing the wax along with
the hair and dead skin cells leaving the skin smooth.
What's the difference between hot waxes and cold waxes?
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hot waxes melt just above body temperature so they can be easily
spread thinly over the skin.
As
they harden they trap the hair in the wax so it is removed by the
roots when the wax is ripped off.
Cold
waxes are available in precoated strips which can be pressed directly
onto the skin.
The
hair sticks to the wax and is then removed with the quick pull back
action.
Note:
Cold waxing is also known as
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What is the effect of waxing on the skin?
As
dead skin cells are removed in this process the skin can feel quite smooth afterwards.
The waxing action does cause the skin to sting and many find a soothing skin healing
cream to be helpful afterwards.
Some
persons find the skin reacts with redness and bumps which disappear
a few hours after waxing.
Are there any health precautions to keep
in mind with waxing?
Some
physicians do not recommend waxing for persons suffering from diabetes or who
have varicose veins or poor circulation as they are more susceptible to infection.
Users
of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Accutane are advised not to use waxing on the
face as these medications tend to weaken the skin and tearing of the skin may
occur when the wax is removed.
Waxing
should not be done on areas of skin affected by warts, pimples, moles or rashes
or on skin that is irritated, chapped or suffering from sunburn. Never apply wax
to peeling, broken skin or varicose veins.
Never
apply wax to the nipples when removing hair from the breast area.
On what body areas can waxing
be used?
It
is wise to test a small area first but generally waxing can be used on most parts
of the body. The exceptions are the male genitals, nipples, inside the ears and
nose, eyelashes.
Some
find waxing works well on legs and arms but a little too painful
for the bikini line.
How long before hair reappears after waxing?
Generally
between 3 and 8 weeks. Less hair regrows and it is generally finer. Eventually
some hair never regrows.
What is Brazilian waxing?
Brazilian
waxing refers to hair removal around the anus, perineum and vagina. Prices at
beauty salons may range anywhere from $25 to $100 or more.
After
underwear is removed a beautician asks the client to lie down and raise the legs.
Talc may be sprinkled all over the bottom, anus and vagina areas. Hot wax is then
spread over all these areas and then ripped off with cotton strips.
The
pain of course can be quite acute and it may continue for some time afterwards.
Many though feel it is worth it for the results.
As
a certain level of pain has to be endured with Brazilian waxing
it makes sense to always follow up a session with a hair inhibitor.
The hair will take longer to grow back until finally it stops growing
completely and painful hair removal is no longer necessary.
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here for full information on Brazilian Waxing
As hair inhibitors are made from natural plant extracts they are safe to use on
genital areas and other sensitive parts of the body.
Click here for full information on hair inhibitors
and waxing
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