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8 Waxing Tips for Newbies

As summer slowly approaches, people begin to have short shorts and bikinis on their minds. For some people, it also involves deciding on the best way to wax, shave, or more importantly get rid of the hair on every part of the body that is exposed.

It is important to know that a good shaving stick and shaving cream can help remove every hair on the body properly. However, in some cases, waxing can be a safer or faster way of removing hair from the body. Waxing is mostly preferred because it can clear larger amounts of hair faster than shaving, and it also enhances smoothness for a longer time.

Waxing at home can be very convenient, but it does not give the same results that will be gotten normally at the salon. People looking for a totally clean and safe way of removing hair, should consult professionals for adequate advice. You should work with people that specialize in the waxing trade, and know the techniques that are safest on the skin.

Waxing can be difficult for people doing it for the first time. In this article, I will be talking about several waxing tips to follow as a beginner or as an expert.

Do a Test before Your Appointment

It is important to do some observation on your own before booking a waxing appointment. Wax consists of several artificial ingredients and additives, [1] so it is important to seek advice from your doctor or dermatologist to know if they think your skin can handle waxing.

In some cases, doctors advise patients to do an allergy patch test before waxing. It is important to always wait at least 24 hours (after the test) to make sure there’s no inflammation.