Waxing is a procedure done to remove semi-permanent hair, straight from the roots or the base.
Waxing does not mean permanent hair removal; new hair will eventually grow back in a span of 2 - 9 weeks.
It can be done in these parts of the body: eye brows, bikini area, face, back, arms, feet, and abdomen.
It is done through electrical equipment, suitable for removing unwanted hair.
It is usually done in several sessions, and with regular and continuous procedure, permanent hair loss can be achieved.
It is done simply by using a wax mixture, spreading it all over the body where hair is to be removed.
Cloth strip or paper is used to press the mixture to the skin, allowing the wax to cool.
Once the wax is cool and hard, the cloth strip is removed or pulled toward the opposite direction of the hair growth.
In order to minimize discomfort, hand pressure is applied to the waxed area.
It can be done by anyone even at home, but for best results, professionals should do the job to avoid problems and complications.
Different Types Of Waxing: · Eyebrow waxing - this is done to help shape the eyebrow; maintenance should be done every 4 weeks · Chest waxing - offered for people who have a large volume of hair in the chest area · Knee waxing - not very common among waxing types · Feet waxing - done on the lower part · Underarm waxing - usually offered to women, done in several sessions · Back waxing - for people who want to remove unwanted hair on the back · Bikini waxing - a favorite of many, very in demand during summer, the most popular type is the Brazilian bikini wax · Body waxing - mostly enjoyed by men, parts waxed include shoulders, legs, arms, chest, and back.
The Pros · No skin damage or irritation · Hair grows slower and finer · Smoother results · Fast and convenient · Inexpensive · Smooth skin · Simple, can be done at home The Cons · Soreness · Redness · Very painful for sensitive skin · Hair waxed can easily break off when length is insufficient · Some hair grow back as early as 2 weeks · Cannot be performed by pregnant women, diabetic, and smokers · Could be messy and difficult especially for first-timers · Skin irritation or infection · Bleeding · Allergy Although waxing can be done at home, the discretion still depends on the person doing the procedure.
If you are not sure of your ability, you can always seek for professional help.