Possible Side Effects of Waxing Men’s Beards

​Men’s bodies are not as sensitive as women’s bodies and they have a higher capability of withstanding pain. However, even the strongest men at times feel the pain as a result of a waxing hair removal treatment and suffer from some of the following side effects:

• Ingrown hair: after a waxing hair removal treatment, the possibility of having ingrown hair is very high. Ingrown hair is trapped beneath the skin instead of growing outwards and this may be very painful.
• Peeling of the facial skin: during the waxing off process, the skin that is near the beards may get slightly burnt and may peel off. This condition can be minimized by ensuring that the wax is not too hot before the application. Always remember that a customer can sue you for damages if you use very hot wax without caring if he will get burnt or not.
• Inflammation of the facial skin: The pressure that is applied during the waxing process may take its toll on the man and he may suffer from irritations. To minimize the irritation, a cold compress should be placed on the treated area as soon as the treatment is over.
• Pimples: When waxing off a man’s beards, the top oily skin layer is removed making the skin that remains dry. This may lead to a breakout after the beard removal. To prevent this from happening, you should apply a small amount of powder before the waxing hair removal.
• Bumps: If waxing hair removal sessions are arranged at very close intervals, bumps may appear. To avoid this, the aesthetician should space out the waxing sessions.
• Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation: this is a condition where the skin changes its original color and either becomes lighter or darker. This condition may be temporary for some people and will go away after some time. For other men, however, the condition may be permanent and they will have to live with the consequences.
• Pain: Every man who wants to have his beards removed via waxing hair removal should know that the process is not without pain and discomfort. Those who cannot bear a lot of pain should take some pain relieving drugs before the treatment.
• Bruising: This side effect usually happens to those who have chosen an unqualified person to carry out the waxing hair removal on the beards. The bruising may also occur as a result of the intense pressure that will be used in the removal of the unwanted hair.

To reduce the occurrence of waxing side effects, one should always ensure that the process is carried out in a professional spa. No man should agree to have his beard waxed if the aesthetician has never carried out the process before. Booking an appointment with the aesthetician who will be carrying before the waxing will help you know if the aesthetician is a professional who knows what the process is all about or not. If you discover that he is not a professional, the best option will be to look for another professional spa.

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