Wax Hair Removal for Women

Waxing is an epilation hair removal method, which means the hair is pulled out from the roots or hair bulb. As an added benefit of this, the regrowth period is longer and can go from two to eight weeks.

In depilation, for example shaving, regrowth can occur within hours. (Think about the 5 o'clock shadow in some men).

How Does Wax Hair Removal Work?

A wax mixture is applied thinly over the area where hair is to be removed. A cloth or thin strip of paper is pressed onto the wax and then ripped off in the direction that goes against the hair growth. The hair that has been attached to the wax is removed, leaving a smooth skin.

The hot wax method is similar, but without the cloth or strip of paper. The wax hardens and is then removed with similar results.

The body areas where waxing is applied include:

• Eye brows.
• Pubic hair, which can be in the form of bikini line, Brazilian Wax, Hollywood, etc.
• Legs, being one of the more common areas,
• Underarm
• Chest
• Body

Advantages of Wax Hair Removal

• One of the greatest advantages, apart from the smoothness of the skin, is the length of time before new hair appears (can go upto 8 weeks).
• Repeated waxing over time and on the same area, weakens the hair and regrowth will be reduced.
• Relatively inexpensive.

Disadvantages of Wax Hair Removal

• Can be painful 
• Can provoke ingrow hair, skin irritation.

Common sense should be used before applying wax to remove hair. For example people with skin problems, sunburnt or peeling skin, warts, pimples, acne, moles, should avoid using this method. If suffering from other ailments that affect the skin or blood circulation, you should also avoid waxing.

If in doubt, consult your doctor.