Waxing Versus Shaving
The benefits of waxing rather than shaving or plucking are numerous. It is quicker, more thorough, and longer lasting. Unlike razor blades, it won’t damage your skin. Waxing is safe and cost effective, and will leave you with soft, glowing skin.
Say Goodbye To Razor Burn And Ingrown Hairs
Razors can damage your skin. Aside from the risk of nicks and cuts, shaving can irritate your skin. Especially for those who have sensitive skin, waxing is preferable to shaving. A razor’s rough edge removes more than exposed hair, it can take off the top layer of your skin as well. This increases the risk of having infected and unsightly ingrown hairs. Shaving can leave you with dry, itchy skin. Even if you are not prone to ingrown hairs, it can cause blotchy red skin and irritating red bumps.
Lighting Quick Results
Because larger areas of hair can be removed at one time, it is much faster than shaving. It is also more thorough, so you won’t discover any patches of hair that you may have accidentally missed. Having a professional esthetician to wax you is better because they can see areas of your body that are difficult for you to access on your own such as the back of your legs.
Silky Skin That Lasts
Using hot wax keeps your hair from growing back immediately because the hair follicles are removed in the process. It generally lasts weeks longer than if you were to use a razor, and there won’t be any unsightly stubble left over. Having immediate re-growth can be both bothersome and time consuming. Because of the enduring benefits of waxing, it is also more cost effective than constantly buying shaving cream and new razors, which often become dull after a single use. Using dull blades is the leading cause of ingrown hairs and damaged skin.
Use Naturally Moisturizing Products
The greatest benefit, aside from how much longer it will last before your hair begins to grow back, is how smooth your skin will be. It is important to use safe and gentle waxes made with natural, organic ingredients. Quality waxes are moisturizing and will give you silky skin. Being waxed will make your skin infinitely smoother than razors, even if you do not have sensitive skin that is easily irritated by blades. You will immediately recognize the difference by how your skin feels.
Avoid Dangerous And Ineffective Hair Removal Methods
Do not try to self wax. Over the counter wax kits, such as NADS, do not include the equipment necessary to heat them enough, and the wax is usually too weak to remove any hair at all. If it is strong enough to remove hair successfully, it is often harsher and more irritating than razors. It is messy and often more expensive than having a professional who is trained and equipped to use such methods for hair removal. Never use hair removal products like Nair. This causes chemical burns and is not safe to use on more sensitive areas such as your arm pits, face or bikini area. Although cream hair removal products can be successful at removing unwanted hair, they cause redness and swelling which can be itchy and painful. Even laser hair removal, although expensive, is for many people is ineffective. It is far more painful than waxing, and even an individual session will force you to endure the pain for much longer. It burns your skin, and it is unnatural. As mammals, human hair will always find a way to grow back. After six costly sessions, you will still have to shave regularly.
Talk to your technician about the many benefits of using hot wax for hair removal. It is safe enough to use anywhere on your body, with very few exceptions. Individuals frequently wax their eyebrows, armpits, legs and bikini area, but it is possible to remove unwanted hair from many more areas. Waxing for the upper lip, chin, neck, back, buttocks, and arms are also available. If you like to be completely free from hair in your bikini zone, you can also opt for a Brazilian wax, which will remove all of the hair in that area. Discuss with your technician what areas are most problematic for you. It is important not to shave for at least a week or two before you are waxed, so that there is enough hair for the wax to grab during the removal process.
