Waxing and men
November 10, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Waxing has become more popular with men and not just athletes and body builders. Men are choosing to rid themselves of unwanted hair from all different areas of the body, sometimes to please a partner and sometimes for themselves. Waxing can be done at all ages, men typically getting hairier as they get older but younger males are more likely to have tried waxing to remove unwanted body and facial hair.
Is waxing different for a male?
Male’s hair like a male ‘s skin is coarser in texture and thicker than a woman’s. Sometimes this means that the waxing can be more expensive than for women as larger areas and more wax needs to be applied which means a longer appointment time too. Otherwise the before and after care is the same for both sexes. Waxing is a very safe procedure when done by a qualified professional but there are a few things to keep in mind.
Is waxing suitable for everyone?
- Never wax red, irritated skin or skin that has been sunburned
- Never wax skin that has any cuts or abrasions
- If any medications or creams are used containing retinoids then waxing should not be done as the skin becomes thinner and could tear
- People with varicose veins or have hairy moles should avoid those areas
- People with diabetes should seek medical advice before waxing
- If you have hair that is under 1/4” or 6mmm the wax will not be able to get a grip sufficient to pull the hairs out.
What is involved in waxing?
- The area to be waxed will need to be non greasy and completely dry
- The area being waxed will be covered with warm wax with a spatula
- A cloth or paper strip is placed on the wax and drawn up and away quickly to remove the wax and hairs attached to it
- The complete hair and the root are removed – so yes you will be hair free for a while and yes it hurts!
- A soothing, calming lotion will be applied after the waxing.
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