Outgrow hair

introduction

There are many different methods with which one can remove (or have) body hair, all of which have certain advantages, but also disadvantages. Which of these methods is ultimately used depends primarily on individual preferences (how long the result should last, how much pain is felt, what is subjectively perceived as most pleasant, etc.), but also on the location of the hair, the intensity of hair growth and financial resources.

When it comes to hair removal, a basic distinction is made between methods that remove the entire hair (including its roots) and methods that only cut the hair, i.e. practically only “trim” it. Dewaxing belongs in the first group.

During dewaxing, the hair sticks to the wax and is then suddenly torn out of the skin along with its roots.
This allows permanent depilation, which usually lasts between two and four weeks, rarely even up to six weeks.
The hair that grows back after dewaxing is initially extremely thin, which is why it is less noticeable than hair that grows back after a shave.

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This is because the entire hair has to be regenerated through dewaxing. A major disadvantage of dewaxing, however, is that for this method to work, the hair should be at least two, but even better, at least five millimeters long when you apply the wax. Since it takes time for hair to reach this length, dewaxing is out of the question for many women simply because they want permanent smooth, hairless skin.

In addition, dewaxing is always associated with greater or lesser pain. Most women describe that these are getting smaller from time to time, but completely painless, like a shave, for example, the waxing can never be, because a lot of hair is torn out of the skin at once.
People with a low pain threshold should therefore carefully consider whether this procedure is right for them. Also, because of the pain, this method is generally not suitable for hair removal on the face or bikini line.

The user has two different options for dewaxing hair:
Either Cold- or Warm wax.

Cold wax It is more useful if you are not yet used to handling wax and you want to remove your hair yourself. Finished cold wax strips are commercially available. These strips are pressed firmly onto the skin and hair and then against the direction of growth withdrawn with a jerk.
Cold wax strips, which are not only wax, but also a rich oil, for example, are particularly gentle on the skin almond oil, which is able to care for the skin.

The application of Warm wax shows even more thorough and longer lasting results, but is also something for it more complicated and should therefore only be used by those with experience or the best of them carried out directly by the professional become. For dewaxing with warm wax you need several things, which are usually all contained in one package if you buy warm wax somewhere. You always need that Warm wax in the jar, a wooden spatula and several strips of fabric (plastic strips are also used less frequently).
First, the crucible is either in a double boiler or in the microwave heated, making the wax (viscous) liquid. In this state, it is then applied to the desired areas using the wooden spatula. It should be noted that this application must be made against the direction of growth of the hair.
Then the Strips of fabric or plastic placed on the wax and pressed firmly. After waiting for a short time, the strips along with the wax and the hair underneath are then with a quick movement (and this time against the direction of hair growth!), as flat as possible along the Skin surface peeled off the skin. To make this process a little less painful, it helps to slightly compress the skin with your free hand tighten.

Antibacterial aftershave balms can also help disinfect and soothe the skin. This is especially true after hair removal. One example of this is the Dr. Severin Body After-Shave Balm from the pharmacy.

Before starting a wax treatment, the Skin clean and dry which is why it is best to apply to the area of ​​skin that will later be covered with wax, apply a little powder should after cleaning them thoroughly. Deodorants, perfumes, creams, ointments or lotions, on the other hand, should not be used shortly before dewaxing in order to ensure that the wax is effective. After the treatment, however, the is recommended Using a lotion or the liketo cool down and soothe irritated skin. In addition, the use of oils can sometimes be useful to remove the wax residues that are often still on the skin.

You should always make sure that the substances that you apply to the skin immediately after dewaxing, do not contain alcohol, as this irritates a previously damaged skin even more than normal and its use can therefore be very painful. If you already have one sensitive skin you should think about dewaxing anyway better to do without.

Hair dewaxing also involves Risk of complications. One of them is that it can happen that Inflammation occur when the hair grows back. These then usually go with the typical signs of inflammation, namely reddening, swelling and overheating of the affected skin region and can sometimes be quite painful. In addition, it can happen that ingrown hairswhich also leads to pain.