Wax hair removal
Waxing hair removal is one of the methods used by many
because it is:
* Cheap
* Easy to do
* Effective
Below are questions asked if you are suitable for this
method?
How is waxing
done?
It is done by spreading a wax combination
thinly over the skin. Then, a cloth strip is pressed on the skin and ripped off quickly. By ripping it off, the
cloth removed the wax, hair and dead skin cells. All that is left is your smooth skin.
What are hot waxes and cold waxes?
Hot waxes are wax that can melt above body
temperature to enable the wax to spread over the skin. When the wax becomes hard, it traps the hair by its
root.
Cold waxes or Persian waxing are waxes
readily on strips that can be pressed directly onto the skin. The hair can only be removed when it sticks on the
wax and been pull back quickly.
What are the advantage and disadvantages of this
method?
The advantage of this method is your skin
feel smooth after because all the dead skins cells have been removed. As for the disadvantages are the action of
hair waxing may cause the skin to sting while some skin reacts with red bumps. Using healing cream helps the
sting.
Should I worry about my health if I choose wax hair
removal?
Diabetes patients or people suffering from
varicose veins or poor circulation are not encouraged to do wax hair removal because they are more likely to get
infection.
This method is not a good idea to use on the
face for users of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Accutane because it might tears off the skin since that the skin is
already weaken by these medication.
Never use wax on skin that is irritated,
suffering from sunburn or chapped. This should also never be done on warts, pimple, rash or moles or on any
abnormal skin. Applying wax on the nipple is also not encouraged.
Can I use wax on any part of my
body?
Do test it on a small area first to make sure
you are suitable in using wax. Male genitals, nipples, eyelashes and inside the ears and nose are the prohibit area
for waxing.
How long will my skin stay
hairless?
About 3 to 8 weeks. Some hair grows back and becomes finer
while some don?t.
What are the ways to make waxing less
painful?
Rub an ice cube on the area to soothe, reduce
swelling and skin irritation. Also, right after pulling off the waxing strip, press hard on the skin by using your
fingers or palm.
In conclusion: There are a lot of wax hair
removals in markets today. Hair wax removal might be or might not be suitable for you depending on the condition of
your skin, your hair growth and texture and pain tolerant. For ideas on making your wax a success and finding a
good supplier, check out the link on the suggestion box.
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