What are we waxing on about today? Well, everyBODY, we’re briefing you on waxing hair benefits. And believe us, there are plenty. And they go beyond the simple fact that you’ll be smooth. (Not that that’s not a fab bonus.) Waxing is one of our most popular in-home beauty treatments, and with good reason. So if you’re getting bikini ready for the height of summer, or simply love the smoothness that waxing brings, read on.
Why wax?
Waxing is great for removing hair in most areas of the body quickly, cheaply, and safely. We offer at-home hair removal for the upper lip, eyebrows, chin, underarms and arms, as well as the legs and bikini area.
Waxing takes longer than shaving, this is the usual alternative. While you'll be back to the razor in a day or two, with waxing you can be hairless for six weeks.
Different Types of Waxing
There are two methods of hair waxing, hot waxing and warm waxing. With warm waxing, wax is applied directly to the skin with a spatula. The strips of fabric are swiped through the wax and then quickly removed, removing the wax and hairs from the skin.
Hot waxing uses hot wax applied directly to the skin. The wax is left to cool and harden on the skin. The corner of the wax is then lifted up and the wax is pulled directly off the skin.
Hot waxing helps to open the pores more before the strips are removed, making it better suited to more sensitive areas. For us, hot wax benefits outweigh those of warm wax in most scenarios.
So let’s dive right on into the benefits of waxing.
- Less regrowth
The best known benefit of waxing is that the hair doesn’t grow back very quickly.
Waxing helps to remove hair at the root. When shaving, the hairs are cut close to the skin. Even with a very thorough shave, this leaves a significant amount of hair just below the surface, ready to appear in a day or two. This is really important to understand if you are wondering if waxing is better than shaving.
As a result, with waxing you get an incredibly smooth finish. No post-shower stubble or missed areas! Even those who experience fast regrowth can expect to enjoy the benefits of waxing for 3-4 weeks.
Plus, if you do your waxing routine with your esthetician, you'll find a frequency that works for you, ensuring you'll see less hair regrowth.
- Finer regrowth
It’s not just about the amount of regrowth, it’s also about the type of regrowth you’ll experience.
When you shave, as we said, you cut your hair. This results in a straight cut. Hair is not naturally dull! This is why hair that grows back after shaving looks shiny.
With waxing, hair is removed at the hair follicle level. This means that as the hair regenerates and grows back, it will do so with a tapered end. This end is thinner and hairless, which means that even while waiting for the next shedding, your skin will be hairless as it was after shaving.
Over time, individual hairs may stop growing back completely and you will experience less hair.
- Waxing is like exfoliation
A build-up of dead skin cells and grime on your skin can cause outbreaks, blemishes and dryness. It’s why we exfoliate, in order to remove it all.
With waxing, all of that is removed for you, as part of the process. As a result, the waxed area is smooth, radiant, clean, and fresh. That said, it's not a specific exfoliation method and for best results, we recommend exfoliating a few days before waxing. Do not exfoliate for 48 hours on either side of your waxing appointment as this can make your skin more sensitive.
- Waxing banishes shaving rush
Shaving rash is an inflammatory skin condition caused by irritation. If you are prone to breakouts, one of the main benefits of hot wax is that you can prevent breakouts from coming back. With shaving, you allow the area to be rubbed every few days, which only worsens the inflammation. With waxing, you can avoid this for more than a month, giving the skin a chance to calm down.
- Fewer ingrown hairs
Shaving can be a disaster for many people with ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs can be painful and unsightly. At worst, they can become infected and leave scars.
A professional waxing specialist will ensure the wax strips are removed in the manner that has been shown to best reduce the risk of ingrown hairs. It involves rapid removal while the skin is held tightly.
If you’re particularly prone to ingrown hairs then let your beautician know, and also make sure you exfoliate and moisturise well, two days after the wax.
- Waxing says goodbye to itching
Many people feel itchy immediately after shaving, then as soon as the hair grows back, the itching increases again. When waxing, you'll quickly feel a stinging and tingling sensation afterward, but you won't be itchy for much longer.
What’s more, you won’t need to reach for any shaving products which irritate your skin or make the itchiness worse.
- Waxing means no more shaving cuts
You can have twenty years of experience shaving your legs and still cut your ankles with a razor. No wonder you need a good lather for a clean shave, which means you, your hands and the razor are all slippery!
- Its an opportunity to pampering you and your time
Shaving is a beauty business. Booking in advance for waxing, especially in the comfort of your own home, is an opportunity to be cared for by a professional esthetician and an opportunity to take some time out of your busy day to Do something that makes you feel good. and beautiful. There may be a quick burning sensation of the wax strips being removed, but the gentle warmth of the hot wax and the professional touch of the esthetician is sure to leave you satisfied.
Choosing the right waxing specialist to do your hair-removal is also essential, and it's better to consult with a professional waxing specialist. In Sophia’s Health Massage, you can find several kinds of massage, remedial, relaxation, deep tissue massage or even waxing. If you don't know which message you need, Sophia’s Health Massage our waxing specialist will help you decide it.