Waxing
Waxes can be used at home or can be administered professionally at salons or practices. Waxes for hair removal are effective because they remove hair completely from the root. Hair grows back slowly.
Wax is warmed to allow it to be spread easily over the skin in the direction of hair growth. The hair becomes embedded in the wax, which cools and firms up grasping the hair. The wax is then quickly pulled off in the opposite direction of the hair growth, pulling the hairs out of the follicles.
Waxing can be done at home, it is fast and inexpensive. It costs $25-$75 for home use kits; $20-$200 for professional waxing (based on areas treated).
The best antidote to the pain of waxing is to try to relax. According to many beauty practitioners, when a client is tense, the follicle closes and the wax doesn't reach the root of the hair. Immediately after waxing, apply gentle pressure to the area with your hands; icing the area also can help ease the pain. The more often you get a wax treatment, the more accustomed you'll grow to the experience.
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