Waxing As A Hair Removal Method - part 2

Waxing works well as a form of hair removal on every type of skin as well as on all hair lengths, though best results will still be evident only when applied on hair that is not more than a quarter inch long, which means you should try and trim longer hair to this length before applying the waxing method. Also, be careful that you do not use this method of hair removal on open wounds, or on damaged areas of your skin.

You also should not shower before applying the waxing hair removal method, and after the waxing procedure, you must remove excess wax remaining from the treatment. Also, to avoid infections, do not touch the skin for a while following the waxing treatment. Keeping in mind these do’s and don’ts you should get great results from your waxing hair removal method.

Waxing As A Hair Removal Method - part 1

One of the better-known methods of hair removal is waxing that is used equally well by men as well as by women. It has a number of pluses in that it can be performed in privacy, though a visit to a salon may also be desirable. Nevertheless, waxing is increasingly becoming a method that is used for hair removal, whose popularity is growing in all parts of the world.

First off, it is necessary to fully understand what waxing hair removal really means, and then follow certain guidelines so as to avoid needing to deal with side effects. Waxing is useful for removal of unwanted hair from the body, though results can vary from instance to instance, which in any case are generally very satisfactory. And, the effects may last from three to eight weeks depending on individual skins as well as type of hair as also the growth rate of the hair in question.

There is need to exercise care before waxing at home, and you must follow instructions of the product to the T. It means heating the wax and also adhering to any time limits stated in the instructions. It is also necessary to check the product’s temperature before application so that you don’t burn yourself in the process. Also, ensure that the area that you are going to treat should be absolutely dry and the application should be performed in the direction in which the hair grows.

In this form of hair removal you should place an enclosed strip over the waxed area and a tiny portion of the strip should be free of wax because you will need to pull off the strip in a direction directly opposite to that in which the wax was applied. Also, in this form of hair removal remember to pull the strip back towards you rather than in an upward direction as this will help in preventing ingrown hair.