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3 Things To Know About Waxing For Men

   Waxing  Apr 09, 2018  Comments Off on 3 Things To Know About Waxing For Men
3 Things To Know About Waxing For Men

If you are looking to wax your body for the first time and end up with velvety smooth skin and a hairless chest, arms, back and more, there are things that you need to be aware of beforehand.

3 Things To Know About Waxing For Men

Waxing is a painful experience.

Waxing means that you are removing hair from the roots, and pulling the roots out of the many follicles that are embedded in your body. One of the most sensitive areas that you can get waxed is your underarms.

If you believe that shaving might ease the pain and tension that you may experience from waxing, it will not. It may even hurt even more, considering more pressure is being created by having to rip out shorter hairs on your body.

If you have not used any hair removal techniques before, it is possible that your hairs could be too long to be waxed. If this is the case, they also might be more painful when removed. Your body hair should be trimmed to an appropriate length before you start to wax. As the licensed esthetician you are considering for advice regarding your hair length.

Allow a waxing professional to handle your body.

Be sure that the doctor or professional that you want to wax your body is skillfully trained and certified. There is a right way to wax, and there are 99 wrong ways, so it is important that you have a person you can trust to get the job done properly.

A certified professional will know how to pull the strips off your body as fast as possible, and parallel to the skin. If not done properly, it will still hurt and a lot of wax will stay on your body, but not much hair will be removed.

An experienced waxer has successfully waxed men’s body parts a hundred out of a hundred times, so try to relax as you trust them not to screw up.

Exfoliate before waxing.

Before the removal of your body hair, always exfoliate beforehand. Waxing removes moisture from your skin, but exfoliation and other moisturizers will allow the wax to stick better to your skin and help to retain some of that moisture.

After waxing, be sure to exfoliate up to three times per week, following a shower. This will make your skin stay smooth and free of any ingrown hair that may develop over that stretch of time.

If this post didn’t turn you off of waxing, confidently talk to a licensed esthetician and get scheduled to have your body hair removed. If not, there are other alternatives to waxing, such as epilators for men, that you can consider buying for home use.

Planning Your Hair Removal Strategy

   Waxing  Oct 30, 2017  Comments Off on Planning Your Hair Removal Strategy
Planning Your Hair Removal Strategy

For most ladies, some type of hair removal is likely part of your beauty regimen. Depending on where you need the hair removed, there are different methods to use. There are certainly temporary methods, but you might be considering a more permanent hair removal method.

Tweezing Small Areas Like Eyebrows

Many women have unwanted facial hair and tweezing works best for small areas like eyebrows. Just make sure you clean the tweezers with rubbing alcohol before and after each use. Family members use tweezers for lots of things, and you don’t want an infection! Grab the hair close to the root and pull! This will last anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks before hair grows back.

Shaving

Shaving is a very common and very popular method of hair removal. You can shave anywhere, even in the bikini area. Shaving lasts usually for 1 to 3 days. Women can use either a razor or an electric shaver. If you do use a razor, make sure your skin is wet first, and also use a soap or shaving cream as a lubricant. If you don’t, you could get those dreaded skin bumps which can be very irritating and dry shaving makes you more likely to have an ingrown hair.

Waxing

Waxing is also a popular hair removal method. You can buy a home kit or have a professional wax treatment. Warm wax is smoothed onto the skin and a cloth strip is put on top of it. Once the wax dries, the cloth is quickly pulled off to remove the hair. Some waxes don’t require the cloth strips. Many women use this for areas like the underarms or bikini areas because it lasts for up to six weeks. Waxing only works on longer hair (at least ¼ inch long); it’s difficult to grab shorter hairs.

Creams Are Particularly Nice For Fine Hair

You can also use a prescription or over-the-counter cream to remove hair. These products actually dissolve the proteins in the hair shaft and can last a couple of weeks. Many ladies use these for areas they don’t want to shave, like the face, bikini area and underarms. These creams work better on fine hairs. These might be too harsh for you if you have sensitive skin. The prescription cream Vaniqa is a relatively new product; it doesn’t dissolve hair but instead slows the growth and makes hair finer as it grows back.

Laser Hair Removal And Electrolysis

Laser hair removal and electrolysis are also popular techniques. The laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment actually destroys the hair root with the laser light and is the best “permanent” treatment because it lasts 6 months to a year. These treatments are best for darker hair and can be done in any body location.

Electrolysis also destroys the hair root in a different way; a tiny electric current is passed into a tiny needle inserted into each hair follicle. As you can imagine, it’s a very time-consuming procedure and is best done on very small areas (chin, upper lip, face).

Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin

   Waxing  Aug 10, 2017  Comments Off on Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin
Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin

Safe and Effective Depilatory Wax for Sensitive Skin

Waxing is an effective hair removal method, but with so many different varieties available it can be hard to find the right one. Especially if you have sensitive skin. A great option that is efficient, safe and easy on all skin types is Cirepil low-temperature wax.

What is Cirepil?

Cirepil is manufactured by Perron Rigot. This French brand has spent the last 70 years perfecting their formulas, and is known for their high-quality, low-temperature depilatory waxes. Cirepil is available in a hard wax, strip and no strip varieties. All of these waxes are made from natural ingredients, mostly plant-based extracts that leave skin smooth, soft and moisturized. Cirepil removes fine hairs, along with thick hairs. It is suitable for delicate areas and hypersensitive skin.

How Does Cirepil Work?

As with other forms of depilatory wax, Cirepil is applied to the skin, and when it is removed hair is removed, too. Cirepil sticks to the hair and not the skin, so the skin is not damaged or harmed. Pain, irritation and redness are reduced, making Cirepil a great option for people who are prone to eczema and rashes. Cirepil can even be used on people who suffer from circulatory problems. This wax effectively removes hair from the root, which means less ingrown hairs. Less ingrown hairs also means less irritation.

Benefits of Low-Temperature Wax

What sets Cirepil apart from other types of waxes is that it is a low-temperature wax. This depilatory wax is warmed to just about body temperature before it is applied. This can be as much as 20 to 30 degrees below other types of wax. Traditional waxes carry the risk of burns and skin damage, but because Cirepil is used at a low temperature, it will not cause burns, so it is a great option for people who have temperature sensitivities. Cirepil wax is gentle on skin, making it an excellent choice for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

Added Benefits of Cirepil Wax

Cirepil has a supple texture and is not sticky. It can be applied easily and glides on smooth for quick and simple use without a mess or hassle. Low-temperature waxes can be applied in fine layers, which means less wax is needed. The results can last two to four weeks, and ,if used regularly, the results can last from four to up to six weeks.