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When to wax to avoid a quick appearance of hair and how to make it less painful.
When to wax
Waxing is one of the most used modes for remove body hair. Compared to the razor and the razor blade, it leaves the skin free of hair for longer.
By removing them from the root, the duration of the effect is about 3/4 weeks. Although pain is subjective, waxing is known to be more or less painful.
For a more effective, safe and lasting waxing it is always good go to the beautician. In case you can’t go there, there are also valid home alternatives. The basic rule when handling the hot wax, is to pay close attention to the temperature, in order to avoid skin burns and injuries.
In any case, after hair removal you can find comfort in applying one soothing cream, to also avoid the appearance of any folliculitis.
It would be better to avoid waxing during the days of menstruation, in fact the sensitivity during that period is greater and the pain felt could be greater. Also, its duration may be shorter. To keep the skin smooth for longer, it is advisable to use the appropriate ones regrowth retardant creams.
The different types of waxing
Waxing is not all the same. In fact, there are different types to choose from, suited to the various needs of everyone and personal tastes.
First of all the cold waxing. Usually it is used by those who do not love or cannot go to the beautician. On the market it is sold in the form of strips, which are then applied to the skin and after rubbing them for a few minutes, they tear in the opposite direction to that of hair growth. The depilatory strips they have various shapes to adapt to different areas of the body, from the face to the groin. Among the advantages are the simplicity of availability at the supermarket and the fact that this type of wax can also be used by those suffering from fragile capillaries. The main disadvantage is that the result lasts less than with hot wax.
Hot waxing is the most popular method for hair removal. Made with waxes and resins that melt with heat, it must then be removed by means of special strips to be torn in the opposite direction to that of hair growth. Usually this is the method that is used in beauty centers, but, on the market, there are hot waxing kits to be done at home. The biggest advantage is certainly the duration of the effect: with hot waxing the hair will not grow back before 3/4 weeks. The most annoying disadvantage is the pain, plucking the hair from the root is not a painless operation and in some cases it also leaves the skin very red.
Another type of waxing is the Brazilian. With this hair removal, the wax sticks directly to the hair and tears off without the aid of strips. Particularly suitable for sensitive skin, it generally causes less pain. The Brazilian wax in fact ideal for delicate areas such as the groin and armpits.
