How it works

Waxing is a form of epilation, i.e. it removes the entire hair. It works by applying hot wax thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is pressed on the area and then quickly pulled off with a movement against the direction of hair growth. The strip takes the wax, the hair and dead skin cells with it, leaving only smooth skin.

Waxing often results in a slower hair return. Each waxing permanently destroys some hair roots and when hair does grow back, it is soft and not coarse like shaved hair. Eventually, a lot of hair is permanently removed.

Advantages

• Fast
• Relatively inexpensive
• Long lasting (three to eight weeks)

Drawbacks

• Painful
• May irritate your skin
• Can cause inflammation of the hair follicle
• Can cause ingrown hairs
• Can be messy