Are you tired of shaving? Have you ever consider on stopping shaving at some point? Shaving is probably the most convenient way to get rid of your hairs on your legs, underarm and on your private area. However, shaving comes with a lot of disadvantages.
Waxing can be rewarding in many ways but can also bring you pain in the process. Just imagine, your hairs are being pulled out straight from its roots. With that being said, the results can be very rewarding though for most people. There are also a lot of precautions to follow strictly before and after waxing.
As the saying goes, “Beauty comes at a price but I believe it will be worth it.”
FIRST OF, WHAT EXACTLY IS WAXING?
For those who are not very familiar with waxing or want to know more about it. Here is a simple explanation of what waxing is all about. Waxing is a therapy specializes in semi-permanent hair removal while maintaining a smoother skin. It is affordable and easy to book an appointment in any waxing salon, you may also do waxing in your home too! Waxing allows you to treat yourself to a nice and smoother skin and to be completely hair free for at least 2-8 weeks.
TYPES OF WAXING METHOD
HOT WAXING:
This is the most popular waxing method and it is not super hot by the way. It is quite warm. Hot waxing is a lot easier to pull out some stubborn and even those shorter hairs. This is good for the intimate area and it would be less painful. Hot waxing is more effective than cold or pre-made wax strips. It is also much more comfortable than the others, plus you have a therapist/specialist to do all the service for you.
COLD WAXING OR PRE-MADE WAX STRIPS:
Pre-made wax strips can be found in any convenience or health care and beauty stores. The strips come in a package with a few sheets inside. It is quite easy to use as there is a list of instructions to tell you how to do your waxing. It is advisable to ask someone to help you wax instead of doing it by yourself especially when waxing your underarm and private areas to be safe.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF WAXING
Bikini/ Brazilian waxing – There are some options whether you want your hairs in your private area to be all off (Hollywood), Bikini line wax only or something artsy, The Love Heart.
Underarm waxing – This is probably the least painful one of all and can be relaxing too.
Legs or Feet waxing – There is an option whether you want it all off (Feet + Legs + Thighs).
Chest or Back waxing – This is mainly for the men.
Eyebrow waxing – This is mainly for people who have tattooed their eyebrows.
BENEFITS OF WAXING
There are plenty of benefits that waxing can provide and will let you enjoy from being hair free for at least 2 week to 8 weeks. The process can be somewhat agonizing but the results can be rewarding.
- WAXING ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE A SMOOTHER AND SOFTER SKIN:
You should know that your hairs are being pulled out straight from its roots, so there won’t be any patches of hair left on your skin except those teeny tiny bits and really thin hairs that are not possible to be taken off with the hot wax. Once your hairs have been taken off, you will start to feel that your skin is very soft and smooth. Do enjoy this for at least 2 weeks before your hairs start to grow again.
After waxing, your skin will feel not only smooth or soft but it is almost like your skin is brand new, like a newborn baby. Furthermore, you must moisturize or exfoliate the waxed area to maintain the smooth and to avoid any chances of ingrown hairs.
- WAXING IS CLEAN:
Waxing is clean if you go to a good waxing salon. Always make sure that your waxing salon is clean and their materials and tools are new especially the waxing popsicles they use to gather the hot wax onto your skin. To maintain the cleanliness after waxing, you must moisturize or exfoliate your waxed area and make sure that your waxed area is clean and must be moisturized at least before your hairs start to grow.
- WAXING CAN GET RID OF INGROWN HAIRS:
Waxing can help you get rid of those ever annoying ingrown hairs.
WHAT ARE INGROWN HAIRS?
Ingrown hairs are hairs that grow back and curled up down from within your skin or near the skin surface. The hairs move sideways instead of straight out from your skin. This happens when your hair breaks off in the middle by waxing, plucking or shaving,
Waxing can eliminate your ingrown hairs and these annoying ingrown hairs are not a permanent thing, so there is nothing to worry about. Unless you stop waxing or if you are the type who wax every after 3 months or more. Furthermore, not everyone suffers from ingrown hairs. It also depends on how you take care of your skin. The more care you give the fewer problems you’ll have.
- HAIR FREE FOR AT LEAST 1-2 WEEKS:
Your hair only starts growing after 2 to 8 weeks. Being hairless for at least 2-8 weeks is probably a great news for everyone who goes waxing. During that hairless time, you may enjoy doing some outdoor activities and you are free to wear anything without feeling embarrassed especially about your underarm hairs.
On the other hand, the longer you wax, the amount of hair growth will be lesser. I heard from my therapist that when you continuously wax for more than 3 years, your hair may begin to grow out after 3 weeks to one month. Of course, this will also depend on your genetics. If you are born hairy then it will take more years to enjoy this privilege.
- WAXING CAUSE NO CUTS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SCARS:
Waxing does not include a blade or a razor, which means you won’t suffer any cuts that may leave you some scars. Waxing, however, may be painful especially for those who are more sensitive. But having no scars is definitely good news.
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO WAX?
THE BEST TIME TO WAX:
- A week after your monthly period is over.
- Do it whenever you feel like you are ready for it.
- Make sure to make an appointment in the waxing salon, so you will feel more obligated to go.
- Do it in the first week of the month right after you’ve received your monthly salary, so you won’t end up spending your money for your waxing just in case
DO’s AND DON’Ts AFTER WAXING
After all the stripping and pain from the salon, you may see the results right away. Your skin will feel a lot softer and smoother, maybe a little bit of redness or soreness but that is very normal as it will go away eventually. However, there are some precautions to follow after waxing. It is important to follow it to avoid any possible pain, side effects or even swelling.
Contact us at:
Feel free to schedule a complimentary meeting with our specialists so they can suggest you when and which treatment would suit you the best according to your needs. If you have any request or stresses over anything we missed, ask us and we’ll guarantee you discover the arrangement you’re looking for. Get in touch with us on: 281-370-0070. We are located in North West Houston, Lakewood Town Square Center 12712 Grant Road Cypress, Texas 77429.
