Beginners Guide to Hair Waxing
 Many women - and men for that matter - haven’t a clue as to what hair
waxing is all about. Looking at it from a hair-waxing aficionado’s
perspective, however, it is not only easily explainable, but also
something to really educate one’s self about, since it is a highly
fascinating subject, too! This little blurb, from the wonderful world of
waxing, will offer insight about What Waxing Is and How it is Done
(section 101.1); Who Needs to Wax and What is Waxed (section 101.2). So,
sit back and relax and have a read, as you learn about waxing hair as
opposed to pulling it out (ouch!), removing it chemically (ouch even
more!), shaving it (ouch, stubbles!) or removing it piece by piece, or
electrically (by electrolysis - another “ouch!”).
It should be noted: This is an informational article, so if you have any
health issues that could further be disturbed by waxing, such as a skin
condition that could worsen or that sort of thing, please consult a
health care specialist prior to using any kits. It would not be good to
have an already irritated condition worsened by applying warm or hot wax
to an area. Wax has been known to irritate psoriasis, dermatitis,
seborrhea and other conditions of the skin, so reader beware. You will
learn more about why this can be problematic within the next few
paragraphs. That having been said please continue reading. Consider this
an educational gift to you, dear reader! What Waxing is and How
it is Done
Waxing basically refers to hair removal from various areas of the
body. Unlike shaving hair off, as with a razor, it lasts longer than 1
week, since the hair is removed from the very roots; shaving merely
shaves off the topmost part of the hair. With waxing, the hair follicle
is literally ripped from its place within a skin pore. Ouch? Yes…but not
too bad, especially after regular waxing sessions. Another plus, is that
with waxing, hair gets lighter and thinner in quality, while with
shaving, it gets darker and coarser.
Do you recall those unsightly, many times uncomfortable, bumps of
ingrown hair and stubble that very quickly accompanies shaving? Well,
with waxing it doesn’t happen as badly, if at all, due to the follicle
having been completely removed. New hair growth just isn’t that bad,
period. Waxing only lasts for 3-6 weeks, so it IS a short term hair
removal solution but it is NOT something for those who want a permanent
solution.
Waxing is applied, usually in strips of cold or warmed wax that are
encased in cloth, or by applying warm or hot, melted wax to the areas
with hair that needs to be removed, then applying either strips or
sheets of special cloth. If this is done in a salon, a special
precondition is applied for ease of removal, since it is designed to
stimulate the follicle. After the wax has cooled and is ready to be
removed, it must be done quickly, so yes - it is, for the most part,
yanked off…but as gently as possible. The “Ouch!” factor will change
from one person to another, due to skin sensitivity and surrounding
nerves.
If you choose to do this at home, bear in mind that performing wax
removal takes a bit of practice, since the even and complete removal of
the hair is what the goal is. Salons, on average, will not take you
before six months are up, which can be problematic and is the number one
reason people wax at home by his or her self. If you don’t want a
botched hair waxing removal job, a salon is the best way to go to learn
about what to do, as well as how to do it properly. The parts of the
body that contain hair but should NEVER be waxed include: nose hair
(ouch!), ear hair (ouch, again!), eyelashes (owe to the max!), as well
as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. To attempt waxing these
parts could result in permanent skin damage, so please take this into
consideration and look into safe alternatives for such areas. Who Needs to Wax and What is Waxed
So, who needs to wax? Well, anyone who has a problem with keeping
hair on the body. Kind of a little cruel to those who experience hair
loss, by comparison, isn’t it? But seriously, men who wax regular might
be swimmers, since removing body hair helps with keeping the speed up in
competition swimming. Men also wax their eyebrows, face, chest, back and
genitals. Some women need to wax for beauty purposes, which include
waxing of the upper lip, face, armpits, legs and arms. They also wax
pubic hair, especially with regard to the “bikini line”, or what might
show along the edges of a bikini. Additionally, waxing of the genitals
comes in a few different “styles”, mostly for women, although some men
have this performed to.
It’s a hairless world for some folks, dear reader! But if you are
reading this, you might be thinking of what hair you’d like to remove
from your body! It’s always suggested to go to a salon, but some people
are embarrassed about doing so due to the very personal nature of
waxing, especially of genitals. Now, here is the trick question: are you
willing to bet that you, at home, can do this without really knowing
what to do? All told, it all boils down to the individual and his or her
preferences, when it comes to waxing, whether or not by salon or
do-it-yourself methods.
Waxing is not for everyone, since it really can and does affect skin,
especially when it is sensitive. But, the longer lasting benefits as
well as thinning and lightening of the hair that grows back are huge
pluses, compared to the itchy, troublesome stubble and ingrown hairs
that accompany shaving almost immediately.
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