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Hair Removal

Pros and cons of waxing hair removal

Michelle Fuller 02/06/2018

Advantages of waxing

  1. waxingEffective and fast- it removes large amounts of hair within a short period. It is recommended for men’s backs and chests.
  2. Long lasting- hair in the waxed areas take up to 8 weeks to grow back. Compared to shaving every day, it saves you a lot of time.
  3. Treats at the root- waxing removes the hair right from the follicles. When the hair starts to grow back, it comes out softer compared to that from other hair removal techniques. The hair will take longer to grow back as well, compared to other methods which remove the hair from the surface. This is the only way you can get a smooth skin after saving for long.
  4. Soft regrowth- if you keep on waxing, you will notice that the grown hair gets smoother after every session. The effect will remain even after you stop waxing.
  5. Economical- compared to other hair removal methods like electrolysis and laser, waxing is affordable. This is because the salon will not be needed to invest in expensive equipment. Also, it takes a shorter period to carry out the treatment procedure.

Disadvantages

  1. leg hair removalDiscomfort- the procedure can hurt especially if pulled off the skin. However, the pain is sharp and does not last but very unpleasant.
  2. Cost- it might be cheaper than laser, but it is not a permanent solution. You will be required to come back again and again. Calculating the total cost, you will realize that it is more expensive.
  3. Skin irritation- your skin will be left sore after waxing. This is so if you have thick hair and for the first treatments when the follicles are still strong. It gets better with time.
  4. Ingrown hairs- the regrowth process could involve ingrown hairs. This makes the skin bumpy.
  5. Waiting- waxing is only done when there is enough hair to remove. This means you will have to stay longer before going for the next visit. At the waiting period, you might have too much hair than you like. You might not be able to wear your sleeveless tops or short skirts because the hair on those places is too much.
  6. Embarrassment- bikini treatments might be embarrassing at first. However, it gets better as time goes by and you will not have to feel all shy.

After weighing the pros and cons, it is now up to you to decide if you will still do waxing or you are going to opt for other forms of hair removal.…