Guide to Waxing

Waxing is a complete pilus removal solution suitable for both men and women. People tend to enjoy the benefits of waxing because they last longer than some other types of hair removal. Simply nosotros know that yous probably have lots of questions if you are new to waxing. This complete guide to waxing covers everything you lot need to know.

Types of waxing and how waxing works

Waxing works by removing the pilus from the root. Equally long as it'south done professionally, most people can have a wax and enjoy the benefits.

There are 2 main types of wax: hot wax (both hot wax and strip wax) and common cold wax. Each of these then come in unlike scents and colours.

What is hot wax?

Hot wax, as its name suggests, is wax that is heated to between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius. It is then applied to the skin using a wooden spatula. The therapist waits for the wax to absurd and harden before removing it directly, forth with the hairs.

A blazon of hot wax is a strip wax. Once more, the hot wax is applied to the expanse existence treated. The therapist and so applies a dispensable strip over the wax, and so waits for it to cool. Once cool the therapist then removes the strip, bringing the wax and hair with information technology.

The heat and thickness of hot wax means that pores open up slightly more than, and the wax is more successful at removing all of the hairs in one go.

Hot wax vs strip wax: There'south a long standing debate about hot wax vs strip wax and which is better. Both, if done professionally, tin outcome in an exceptional hair free finish. We find that information technology depends on what area is being waxed, and the preference of the customer. Typically, strip wax is splendid for large areas, such equally legs, dorsum and arms, where pare is also less sensitive. Hot wax is good for sensitive areas, and where hair is thicker, such as the bikini area.

What is cold wax?

Cold wax comes on strips which are already shaped for a particular body area, such as the upper lip. They are applied to the expanse before being pulled off. These are typically used for home waxing, simply they are less efficient and often demand to be repeated multiple times.

There are some people who nosotros recommend choose a different grade of hair removal. Individuals who suffer from hypersensitive skin, haemophilia and diabetes should cull different options. If you have current sunburn, a rash, or any contagious skin condition, and then you need to wait until your peel is healthy once again. If y'all are having electrolysis treatment, do not have waxing in the aforementioned area. We will talk over waxing during pregnancy, and during your period, later in this guide.

How long does waxing last?

The amount of time waxing lasts for is dependent on the body surface area, and how quickly your hair grows. For example when clients ask how long leg waxing lasts, we commonly advise that they can expect shine legs for up to six weeks. For bikini waxes, information technology's usually more like three to four weeks.

Once you've had a waxing treatment, you will go to know how long your wax lasts, and how presently yous desire to book in for a new treatment. How often yous should wax is an individual decision, but our waxing therapists find clients wait 4-half-dozen weeks between treatments.

Does waxing hurt?

Waxing does involve pulling the hair from the root, so information technology is more painful than other hair removal options. However, this is dependent on a few things, and most of our clients say that the discomfort they feel improves over time, disappears quickly, and is worth it for the smooth finish.

The corporeality of discomfort someone experiences is also down to the skill and experience of the therapist. At Secret Spa, we ensure that all of our therapists are expertly trained and know how to minimise the discomfort experienced. The more regularly yous have an area waxed, the less uncomfortable it will be.

A good tip is to accept ibuprofen, if you can, around 45 minutes before your treatment.

Can you get a wax on your period?

Y'all can get a wax on your period. However, nosotros recommend that yous schedule it for more than a few days before your time of the calendar month. This is because your skin is more sensitive during your period and therefore it tin feel more uncomfortable.

Waxing during pregnancy

For the aforementioned reason, women may wish to consider whether their usual waxing regime should stay the same during pregnancy. It can do, and waxing during pregnancy is usually condom, but the increased hormones and blood flow can make your skin more sensitive.

What areas can be waxed?

Y'all tin notice a complete listing of which areas of the trunk our therapists wax here . These include the upper lip, chin, eyebrow, under arm, one-half leg, full leg and arm. We also offer a high bikini wax, Brazilian and Hollywood.

High bikini

A high bikini wax gets yous bikini ready, removing the pilus at the front, leaving a minor triangle and the hair betwixt the legs.

Brazilian

A Brazilian wax will also go out a small-scale triangle of hair at the front only will fully remove the hair between the legs from forepart to back, leaving the surface area very smooth.

Hollywood

With a Hollywood wax, all of the pubic hair is removed from the whole surface area, front end to back.

Preparing to be waxed

If y'all've decided you'd like to take a wax then you've probably got lots of questions about how to prepare for it.

Choose a professional and skilled beauty therapist. This doesn't mean you have to attend a salon. You will probably feel much more at ease and comfortable, having the wax done in your ain domicile.

Not much grooming is needed. Simply be clean and your therapist will explain what they demand you to do. Some clients like to exfoliate the area a few days earlier the wax, to meliorate the results and loosen any ingrown hairs.

How long does hair have to be to wax?

Ane of the frustrating realities with waxing is that the hair does demand to be a sure length to get a good result. We'd unremarkably recommend the hair is around three-5 mm: about the length of a grain of rice. With shorter hairs information technology can exist difficult to get a complete stop.

Book your wax today

If yous're new to waxing, so hopefully we've addressed most of your questions. But recollect that a skilled and professional beauty therapist should always exist willing to discuss your questions with you, prior to handling. Book your waxing handling now .