Waxing From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other uses, see Waxing (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2012) Human hair List of hairstyles List of facial hairstyles By type Lanugo Androgenic Terminal Vellus Facial hair Beard Chin curtain Chinstrap Designer stubble Goatee Moustache (handlebar toothbrush) Neckbeard Shenandoah Sideburns Soul patch Van Dyke Other areas Head Nose Ear Eyebrow Eyelash Underarm Chest Abdominal Pubic Leg Hair loss Alopecia Baldness Glabrousness Hair removal Waxing Threading Plucking Chemical Electrical Laser IPL Shaving (head leg) Razor Conditions Hypertrichosis Trichophilia Trichotillomania Pogonophobia Related topics Hair color Hair coloring Hair length Hairstyle Hairdresser Barber Hair fetishism (pubic) v t e Waxing is a form of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for four to six weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week due to some of their hair being on a different growth cycle. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, pubic area (called bikini waxing), legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair. Strip waxing (soft wax) is accomplished by spreading a wax thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is applied and pressed firmly, adhering the strip to the wax and the wax to the skin. The strip is then quickly ripped against the direction of hair growth, as parallel as possible to the skin to avoid trauma to the skin (i.e, bruising, broken capillaries, ingrown hairs caused by hair follicle trauma and lifting of skin).[1] This removes the wax along with the hair. Strip-less wax (as opposed to strip wax), also referred to as hard wax, is applied somewhat thickly and with no cloth or paper strips. The wax then hardens when it cools, thus allowing the easy removal by a therapist without the aid of cloths. This waxing method is very beneficial to people who have sensitive skin. Strip-less wax does not adhere to the skin as much as strip wax does, thus making it a good option for sensitive skin as finer hairs are more easily removed because the hard wax encapsulates the hair as it hardens. The strip-less waxing method can also be less painful. Contents [hide] 1 Types of waxing 2 Contraindications 3 Benefits and drawbacks 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Types of waxing[edit] Male chest before and after waxing. Waxing on sensitive body parts is best performed by an expert such as a licensed esthetician. Most parts of the body can be waxed, including nose and ear hair. Areas individuals should never wax include eyelashes and eyelids. These areas can be severely damaged if waxed. Contraindications[edit] The following factors are known to make those that are waxed more prone to "skin lifting," where the top layer of skin is torn away during waxing treatment. Taking blood-thinning medications Taking drugs for autoimmune diseases, including lupus Taking prednisone or steroids Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases Recent sunburn Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery Recent laser skin treatment Severe varicose leg veins Rosacea or very sensitive skin History of fever blisters or cold sores (waxing can cause a flare-up) Using Tretinoin, Tazarotene, Adapalene, Azelex, or any other peeling agent. Using hydroquinone Recent surgical peel, microdermabrasion or chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid, or other acid-based products.[2] Benefits and drawbacks[edit] There are many benefits to waxing versus other forms of hair removal. It is an effective method to remove large amounts of hair at one time.[3] It is a long-lasting method. Hair in waxed areas will not grow back for two to eight weeks. When hair is shaved or removed by depilatory cream, the hair is removed at the surface rather than the root. Within a few days, the hair can be seen at the surface. With these methods, hair tends to grow back in a rough stubble. Areas that are repeatedly waxed over long periods of time often exhibit regrowth that is softer. There are many drawbacks of waxing as well. Waxing can be painful when the strip is removed from the skin. Although the pain is not long-lasting, it can be intense, particularly in sensitive areas. Another drawback to waxing is the expense: waxing is usually performed by a licensed esthetician, and in some cases the cost can be high, depending on the area waxed and the number of sittings required. There are do-it-yourself waxing supplies, but they may be difficult to use on oneself on some areas on the body.

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