Waxing
Waxing is the removal of unwanted, superfluous hair usually found under the arm, bikini line and legs. Actually any part of the body can be waxed if requested.
The effects of waxing will last for between 4 to 6 weeks on the body, up to 2 weeks on the face. This will vary with the individual and re-growth is normally faster in the warmer months of the year. As the hair is removed from the root the hair grows back with a fine soft tip unlike when hair is shaved it feels rough to touch. There are a number of conditions that are not suitable for waxing treatments such as varicose veins, thread veins, very sensitive skins and certain medical conditions that may affect the healing of the skin. The therapist will offer advice concerning these conditions and discuss alternative treatments.
Waxing FAQ
Q - How long should the hair be to achieve a successful waxing treatment?
A - Ideally a minimum of 1/4inch or approximately 1cm. It is important to understand that the hair grows in a three-stage cycle and not all hairs are in the same cycle at the same time. To remove as many hairs as possible in one treatment a client needs to let as many hairs grow through as possible. If the legs are waxed as soon as a few hairs appear, the skin will never be free of hair. There are a number of clients who choose to have their waxing treatments more regularly thus reducing the waiting time when hairs grow. This is a good idea in the summer. In the winter when it is easier to disguise the hairs the treatments can be spaced out.
Q - Can I have a waxing treatment if I shave?
A - If you have shaved previously it is advisable to leave 10 days growth before having a waxing treatment to ensure that there is sufficient growth to allow the wax to adhere to the hair. After the first waxing treatment you may find that some hair will grow back in a couple of weeks, this is because these hairs are in a different growth cycle and it advisable to leave until 4 weeks growth has occurred before the next treatment.