What is Waxing?

Process of waxing involves hair removal from the root of the follicles by applying and covering with a sticky wax to cling onto the body hair. By pulling this covering stuck to the hair, it removes the hair follicles from the unwanted areas. The hair will not grow back from the waxed area for four to six weeks, however this changes person to person due to the difference of human hair growth cycle. Generally, any area of the body can be waxed to desire including, face, eyebrows, pubic hair (also known as bikini or Brazilian waxing), arms, legs, back, abdomen, chest, feet, under arm and knuckles. There are different types of waxing that can be suitable for specific skin types. It is also an affordable and quick way to get rid of unwanted hair, and it is usually the best choice because it lasts longer than the razor shaving which is usually the alternative. 

types of wax

Soft Wax​

​Soft waxor also known as strip wax is performed by spreading a fine covering of warm body wax on top of the skin. This is usually done on larger areas of the body such as arms and legs and it is spread directly onto the skin by using a roller or a wooden spatula. Next step is done by putting a strip of paper or cloth made specifically for waxing, and then pulled off which removes all the hair from the area applied. This type of waxing leaves the skin smooth, fine and tiny hair you cannot see. It is recommended that this waxing should be performed only once on a specific area as it might pull the skin cells and cause bleeding if it is done multiple times. 

Hard Wax​

Hard waxfor the body is generally performed for sensitive and smaller areas such as the upper lip, underarms and bikini area. The wax is applied warm, directly onto the skin and usually waited to be dried and hardened. After the wait, it is pulled off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. The benefit of this hard waxing is that the wax only sticks to the hair and not the skin. This process also is less painful than the soft waxing and may be applied multiple times with no damage done to the skin.

Fruit Wax

Fruit waxis performed just like hard wax and it is usually recommended for sensitive skins. This type of wax is antioxidant-rich and contains vitamins to nutrify the skin because the wax comes with fruit extracts like plums, pomegranate, cranberries. Due to the process being more gentle on the skin, it may be a bit more costly but they come with additional skincare which is an extra benefit.

Sugar Wax

Sugar Wax is made from sugar, lemon and hot water and has been used for centuries which originated from the Middle East. Much like the soft and hard body wax, sugar pulls the root of the hair which is also a natural ingredient. Like the hard wax, it does not stick to the skin therefore it may be applied multiple times without any issues. The hair should be close to a quarter of an inch long for the gel to cling onto the hair and it can be applied to any part of the body.

benefits of waxing 

1. Less Regrowth

2. Finer Regrowth

3. Exfoliation for skin

4. No shaving rashes

5. Fewer ingrown hairs

6. No itching

7. No shaving cuts

Waxing is the best affordable and effective way to get rid of unwanted hair on your body. By choosing the right type of waxing, you may achieve the results you desire by also not having to deal with itches, rashes, cuts and ingrown hair the razor shaving gives. You may also be careful to choose the professional places to get a waxing for your face and body so you may get the proper results. We would recommend you to check out body care for full arm wax, full leg wax, half arm and leg wax, back and abdomen wax, bikini wax, underarm wax, upper lip wax, eyebrow styling or wax and facial hair wax on Carisma Spa & Wellness.