How does waxing work?
What's the difference between hot waxes and cold waxes?
What is the effect of waxing on the skin?
Are there any health precautions to keep in mind with waxing?
On what body areas can waxing be used?
How long before hair reappears after waxing?
What is Brazilian waxing?
Where can I find a variety of waxes to choose from?

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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?

Good 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. (Cold waxing is also known as Persian waxing)

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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As hair inhibitors are made from natural plant extracts they are safe to use on genital areas and other sensitive parts of the body.
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