If you are one of those people with fast body hair growth, you may legit be tired of shaving and may want to try another method that has longer-lasting results. The closest alternative would be waxing and this might have already crossed your mind but you are not certain yet. Let me help you with some key things you need to know before attempting waxing.
1. Waxing usually requires you to either go to a beauty parlour/salon, call a professional to your house or opt for home waxing kits. If you choose to go to a salon, an article on waxing on fashiongonerougue.com suggests that you do your research and choose one carefully taking into consideration the cost, reputation and reviews/recommendation of places that practice good hygiene to reduce risk of infection.
2. The same article says that waxing pulls the hair out from the root, so your body hair will most likely not grow back for another 3 to 4 weeks and waxing regularly over an extended period of time causes the hair to grow back thinner and finer because the hair is pulled from the root.
3. Waxing is painful especially when you’re new to it. This is because the strip is pulled in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Waxing can often leave your skin sore and/or with red spots on your skin once the session is over. It’s also advised to have at least ¼ inch of hair on your skin so the wax strips can clasp to enough hair and come out nicely. It also consumes some time depending on how much hair is being waxed.
4. Applying lotion onto your before an appointment makes the hairs more difficult to grab onto.When you apply it after, heavy lotions can clog your pores, making them irritated and swollen. You should also stick to loose pants or skirts as you’ll most likely be sore after the wax appointment so tight-fitted clothes are a bad idea.
5. Softly exfoliating prior to your appointment will help minimize the amount of dead skin, oil, and clogged pores so your wax will come out at its best.
You can do more research but these, right here, are the key things to help you decide if waxing is the way for you.
