Wax away for smoother skin and less hair! (Waxing - Hair Removal)

Member Name: diamond_sparkles

Product:	Waxing - Hair Removal
Date:	24/07/09 (522 review reads)
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Advantages: Hair grows back thinner and softer

Disadvantages: Might be quite painful!

Waxing is most undoubtedly my favorite hair removal method. I have had a few bad experiences in the past where poor quality wax only left gooey mess on my body, but I still remain completely baffled by the baby smooth skin left behind after a high-quality waxing session. Waxing has in face been used since centuries when women used to melt sugar with lemon juice and apply it to remove body hair. I believe that this hair removal method is still used in certain parts of Asia. There are two main types of wax- hot and cold. In addition, there are waxes for various areas of the body. Certain waxes are specifically intended for bikini and/or facial hair due to the highly sensitive and delicate skin in these regions. I usually buy a waxing kit and do my own waxing at home, but I would certainly recommend you to go to a parlor if it is the first time that you are waxing.


While waxing can be quite a daunting experience at first, you have to bear in mind that this is one of the best hair removal methods around. Of course, it depends on your skin and hair type but for most people, the hair will take time to grow back and will get thinner and softer with each wax. In most beauty parlors or spa, it is advisable to tell them if it is your first waxing. The first thing which the beautician will do is cleanse the area of your body and sometimes (in really posh places!) apply a pre-waxing lotion. Then, the beautician will spread the wax over your body, place the strip on the wax, press firmly and tug hard to pull the hair out. It is painful but since they do it fairly quickly, I would say that the pain lasts only about five seconds! Then, you can apply and after-wax lotion which will help in soothing the skin and preventing these red pimples which sometimes might appear after waxing.


There are various differences between hot and cold wax. My personal favorite is hot wax. I do understand, however, that people with a hectic lifestyle or people who don't want to invest in a somewhat bothersome and messy wax heater might opt for cold wax. Cold waxing is undeniably quicker than hot/warm wax. However, while warm waxing needs just a thin layer, it is advisable to smear a thicker layer for cold wax, and in the end, it can therefore be said that hot waxing is economically better than cold wax.


In addition, hot waxing completely pulls at the root of the hair and removes the hair. Cold wax, however, merely cuts the hair off from the surface. Therefore, the hair will grow back much faster that with hot wax. But like I mentioned above, I do have to admit hat cold waxing is less messy than hot wax. Usually you will have to warm it in an electrical wax heater to get it into its soft liquid consistency, and trust me; it becomes extremely bothersome to clean! It is advisable, though, to use hot/warm wax on delicate areas such as bikini waxing or for the removal of facial hair.


In order for the waxing process to be really effective, the hair must be at least a quarter inch long. Longer is better in fact, but it will work mainly on soft hair. Waxing comes either in pots where you melt it (for hot wax) and then apply, or it can also come in ready made strips. In this case all you have to do is press the strips to the desired area and then pull up hard!


I hope you decide to give waxing a go and enjoy it!


Thanks for reading!

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