Different Types Of Waxing – Its Advantages And Disadvantages

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Waxing is a great way to remove hair, though a little painful one, it removes hair from its roots, causing them longer to grow back. . The waxing trend today has changed the face of the beauty industry, boosting beauty goals in women all over the world. Contrary to popular belief that waxing is all about hot gooey formula on muslin sheets and painful scream-inducing procedures, in reality there are a number of different types of waxing techniques available today. Though the advantages of waxing are numerous, there are also some disadvantages of waxing. It is important that you have an idea of both, the benefits and its adverse effects before trying out a waxing technique.

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Different Types Of Waxing Methods

So let us get acquainted with these different types of waxing methods for a thorough know -how on different types of wax products associated with the particular waxing technique.
Here is a list of top 5 Different types of waxing procedures:

1. Cold Waxing

In cold waxing, the type of wax that is already applied on the strips is in semi-solid form. These strips are rubbed and pressed hard on the skin upwards in the direction of the hair growth and then pulled off in the opposite direction of hair, leaving it in for about 5 minutes.

Advantages of Cold Waxing

• Cold waxing is a neater method than hot waxing.
• The cold method is easier to implement.
• Cold wax strips are available in all different shapes and for specific parts of the body.
• It is less painful than hot waxing

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Disadvantages of Cold Waxing

• The results of cold waxing may or may not be perfect always.
• The process needs to be repeated several times to achieve best results.
• Repetition of this process can lead to skin irritation and ingrown hair follicles.

2. Hot Waxing

In hot waxing the wag or wax-base paraffin or beeswax is heated and this melted wax is applied on the skin and a strip of muslin is pressed over it. The temperature is then allowed to come down causing the wax hardens with the hair. The cloth is then pulled off in the opposite direction of the growth of hair.

Advantages of Hot Waxing

• Hot Waxing is done more effective.
• The results are visibly better after just one application and don’t need to be repeated.

Disadvantages of Hot Waxing

• Hot waxing is a messy process.
• Application of the hot wax in some smaller areas of the body is very difficult.
• It is a painful process

3. Tweezing

Using Tweezers are handy process of hair removal and can be used yourself at home without taking the help of the professional help. The tweezers waxing method is accomplished with the help of a small instrument tweezers. You have to hold each hair firmly from the root and plug it out.

Advantages of Waxing

• No hair is left after you are done with the procedure
• Wonderful way to plug out hair at less cost
• Suitable for specific small areas of operation

Disadvantages of Waxing

• It is a painful process
• Risk of ingrown hair if the hair breaks off in the middle of pulling it out.

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• Ideal for broader or larger areas such as full hands, legs, under arms etc.
• Wax does not have any side effects.
• Diminishes New hair growth

Disadvantages of Soft Waxing

• Simple and can be done at Home
• Softer and Quality Body Hair

5. Hard Waxing

This is another type of waxing process that deals with getting the wax to cool down and then hardened. Fingers are used to take it off from the skin as quality hard-wax doesn’t stick to your skin.

Advantages of Hard waxing

• Don’t need a cloth or a towel to wipe wax off.
• Wax does not have any side effects.
• Longer lasting Smooth skin

Disadvantages of Hard waxing

• Red bumps, rash or minor subcutaneous blood loss
• Allergy symptoms

Here is a list of the types of waxing for hair removal you might want to have a look at:

• Eyebrow waxing
• Chest waxing
• Feet waxing
• Arm/underarm waxing
• Back waxing
• Bikini waxing

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Tips And Tricks On Waxing

• Waxing can be done at intervals of upto 2 months since hair doesn’t usually grow back in the any previously waxed area in that time period.
• Nowadays, there are electrically powered waxing devices available in the market as an alternative to manual waxing. This type of waxing is incredibly favorable for those with sensitive skin.
• Perform the waxing procedure on clean skin and take some aftercare precautions to avoid any waxing side effects.

Atheticians use different type of waxes for hair removal from different parts, but make sure irrespective of the method of waxing they employ the tools used are all disposable and well sanitized.