Is Waxing the Best Way to Remove Hair?

​Waxing is among the most popular hair removal methods used by both men and women. The process is easy and fast especially if you get a professional to carry out the process. your hair will take longer before growing back which makes more people opt for this hair removal method.
Though waxing is proven as a safe hair removal method, there are people who should use other hair removal methods.
When to Avoid Waxing

• If you suffer from diabetes: though there are people who will still choose to get on with waxing, it is advisable to seek a doctor’s opinion.

Your skin is very sensitive as a result of diabetes and could easily get an infection or even an injury.  The worst bit is that the wound will take longer to heal or the injury may get worse instead of healing.

• Skin infection: if you suffer from a skin infection, it is not advisable to undergo a waxing hair removal process. You should reschedule your appointment to a later date when the infection is cleared.
• If you are undergoing electrolysis treatment: getting on with waxing hair removal when undergoing electrolysis will lead to reddening of the skin. At the same time, if you wax your hair before undergoing electrolysis, it will make the process harder and unsuccessful.
• When there are visible sunburns: if you have been in the sun for a long period, do not go for a waxing hair removal immediately. Your skin is very sensitive and will easily get burnt.

Sunburns will also make the waxing hair removal process very painful.
Does Waxing Have an Age Limit?
There is no age limit when it comes to waxing hair removal. However, professional waxing spas will have reservations when it comes to children under the age of 18. They recommend that the minor should be in the company of his guardian.
Some types of waxing such as Brazilian waxing will not be carried out on a minor. The spas enforce this policy to protect their practice against the backlash of guardians.
Here are some of the reasons why a parent may decide to have a child go through a waxing hair removal process:

• If the child seems insecure about having hair all over his body while her peers do not have them.
• When a child is being bullied in school or other social places due to unwanted hair.

Some children will want to emulate their parents if they also undergo waxing. The parents of such children will have to give in to prove to the child if they put too much pressure on them.
Some people may ask, ‘am I too old to wax?’
The truth is, no one is too old to wax. As long as you are not suffering from any complication that would lead to serious side effects, go for it! You deserve to look and feel good at any age.
Can You Wax All Body Parts?
The only hair that you cannot remove using the waxing process is the eyebrows and the eyelids. Every other part, including the toes, can be waxed.
In most cases, however, waxing hair removal goes hand in hand with tweezing to help in getting rid of the hairs you couldn’t get rid of by waxing.
For women, the most common part they’ll wax are the legs, armpits, arms, bikini area, and the eyebrows. Men will mostly wax their chest, pubic area, back, shoulders, legs, upper arms, and the uni-brow.
Precautions When Waxing Sensitive Parts of the Body
For most people, the most sensitive part to waxing is the pubic area. There are others who will find their armpits, legs, and eyebrows very painful to wax.

• Test the wax first: when you get to the waxing spa, do not hesitate to inform the aesthetician that your skin is sensitive.

With this knowledge, he’ll test the wax first to gauge the reaction before getting on with the actual removal. The decision to either go on with the waxing or look for an alternative hair removal method will depend on the test results.

• Take a pain reliever or apply a numbing cream before waxing: this will help to make the process less painful. With this, the aesthetician will be able to complete the hair removal process faster.
• Sanitize your skin: the chances of developing an infection as a result of waxing are higher if your skin is sensitive.

To minimize the chances of getting an infection, sanitize your skin before and after the waxing process.

• Stay hydrated and moisturize your skin: this is not just for anyone who has a sensitive skin but for everyone. You don’t want to suffer from irritation on dry skin as it will make the experience worse.

After the waxing process, the aesthetician will advise you about the best moisturizer to use on your skin.
How Painful is Waxing?
A person who tells you that waxing is the most comfortable hair removal method is lying to you. However, the degree of pain you’ll feel depends on a number of factors such as:

• The sensitivity of your skin
• The part of the body getting waxed
• The number of times you have been waxing. If you are already used to waxing, you’ll feel less pain compared to a person who is waxing for the first time.
• Your tolerance to pain
• The nature of your hair: if your hair is coarse or you shaved recently, the process will be more painful.

The best part about waxing is that the more you will continue waxing, the more comfortable the process will get. You should also avoid waxing when on your periods as the waxing process is more painful at this time.
It is also important to seek the services of a professional when waxing as this is the only guarantee of a successful hair removal. Look for a spa that offers waxing hair removal as the main menu and not an addition. With this, you’ll have a guarantee that the spa has all the tools that will facilitate a successful waxing.

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