It goes without saying that if you have any concerns regarding your waxing treatment, you should discuss them with your aesthetician or beauty therapist. This will serve to both teach you about some of the finer points relating to waxing treatments, as well as notify your provider about any conditions that may be cause for […]
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How long should my hair be for waxing?
Waxing is one method of hair removal which unfortunately requires some noticeable regrowth in order to proceed with the next removal session. Most treatment centers or salons recommend that the hair be around 15mm or ¼’’ long at the time of waxing. This allows the wax agent enough surface area to grip the hair thoroughly […]
What are the different types of hair removal wax treatment?
When looking into the various types of waxing methods, there are a few variations to consider. These include the following as the most common types known. Hot waxing Hard Waxing Soft waxing Cold waxing Sugaring or sugar waxing Hot waxing Using hot wax to remove unwanted body hair is the most common type of waxing […]
What areas of the body can be waxed?
When it comes to areas suitable for waxing, there are very few limitations outside of those that you set yourself, due to comfort and preference, and those set by medical necessity. Just about every area of the body is available for waxing. Differing slightly from facial waxing, the areas available for treatment include, but are […]
What areas of the body can be waxed?
When it comes to areas suitable for waxing, there are very few limitations outside of those that you set yourself, due to comfort and preference, and those set by medical necessity. Just about every area of the body is available for waxing. Differing slightly from facial waxing, the areas available for treatment include, but are […]
Should I wax or tan first?
Waxing and tanning are two skin care treatments that, unless done in the right order, do not go hand in hand. This is due to the simple fact that one requires a buildup on the skin (either of product or sun-exposure), whilst the other has a highly exfoliating effect; effectively stripping the skin bare of […]
How much does it cost to get waxed?
When investigating the cost of a wax treatment, there are a number of variables that can greatly influence the price of treatment. These include; The area being treated, and the amount of time and material resources required The cost of waxing is largely influenced by the area where treatment is being performed. For example, a […]
Should I avoid using moisturizer on the day I am going to get waxed?
As we have discussed in the following article <link: Do I need to exfoliate before waxing?> <How can I prevent ingrown hairs?> and <How should I take care of my skin after waxing>, applying moisturizer to your skin on the day of wax is highly ill-advised, whether it be before or after your hair removal […]
Can I have a glass of wine before my waxing?
Some people consider and attempt various solutions to relax before a hair removal treatment, particularly if they are nervous about the appointment, or have any negative expectations of discomfort. One such home remedy for anxiety is alcohol, with many people presuming that having a drink to ‘loosen up’ before an appointment is a good idea. […]
Can I have sex the same day I get waxed?
When addressing the after-care requirements for your waxing treatment, it is important to remember that the skin is extremely sensitive, delicate, and open to bacteria. As with applying lotions, creams, or even sunblock, it is highly advised that you wait at a minimum of 24 hours after a wax before applying anything to your skin. […]