Different types of wax for hair removal

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Body waxing was primarily originated in Egypt in early 3000 BC. The most concerning body parts were armpits and legs. But, nowadays removing hair through waxing has become common in salons and spas. Every teenager to women above 50 years prefers waxing body parts like hands, legs, armpits, and intimate areas as well. 

If you want to get rid of your body hair easily, quickly, and at an affordable price then you should choose waxing. Choosing the right type of wax for hair removal has become a big task now with too many options available in today’s lifestyle. If you are the first-timer then you may not catch up with the spa and salon lingo for waxing. Everything will be like Greek and Latin.

Don’t worry we’ll make it easy for you by describing few types of wax here:

Soft Wax :

Soft Wax is also popularly known as strip waxing. In this type of waxing, a thin layer of wax is evenly spread over larger areas of the body like the arm, legs, and back with the help of a metal or wooden spatula. Then take a strip of cloth and place it on the applied area and press properly. Always pull the wax strip in the opposite direction of hair growth. Soft wax helps in removing fine and tiny hair, and dead skin as well. This will instantly make smoothens your skin. 

Make sure that the wax is heated at the required temperature, otherwise, it will become difficult in removing strips. This waxing is used only once in a particular area otherwise it may damage your skin and even lead to skin blisters and bleeding.

Hard Wax :

Hard Wax is more preferable for sensitive and smaller areas of the body. It is used for removing hair from the upper lip, armpits, and bikini areas. Hard wax is first warmed and then a thick layer is directly applied to the required areas. After the wax cools down and hardens pull it off in the opposite direction of hair growth. Here, the plus point is hard wax only binds hair and not the skin. Therefore, it can be applied many times on the same area without causing any damage to the skin underneath.

Hard wax removes wax completely once pulled off without leaving any sticky residue, which is faster and easier to clean up.

Fruit Wax :

Fruit wax is similar to hard wax and is most preferable for people with sensitive skin. Most of the fruit waxes are based on extracts of Carnauba, Shellac, Resin, Lemon-honey, Aloe Vera, and Argan oil. These types of waxes are rich in vitamins and contain antioxidants that help in nourishing skin. Fruit wax helps in removing hair more gently. Apply a thin layer of fruit wax on the required area using a wooden or metal spatula. Take a cloth strip and put it on top of the wax and peel it off in the opposite direction of hair growth.

But, these waxes are a little expensive than the basic soft wax. Fruit waxing is recommended for highly sensitive skin types. This waxing doesn’t leave any marks and works as skincare as well.

Chocolate Wax :

Chocolate Wax has become everyone’s favorite in recent times. It has become the most demanding waxing in every salon. Chocolate waxing is a great option to improve your skincare and removes hair with less pain. It has antioxidant and skin beneficiary properties by of chocolate. Apply a thin layer of chocolate wax on the required area using a wooden or metal spatula. Take a cloth strip and put it on top of the wax and peel it off in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Chocolate wax also contains glycerine, soyabean oil, and almond oil smoothens your skin, and is anti-inflammatory especially after waxing leaves your skin red and irritated. And again this wax is expensive than other regular waxes but worth the price.

Sugar Wax :

Sugar Wax is one of the oldest ways of waxing. This waxing is been used for many centuries. Sugar wax can be made at home by using home ingredients like hot water, sugar, and lemon. Mix them all and heat it for some time. Later apply a thick layer of sugar wax on the required area and then peel it off using a cloth strip. This waxing helps in removing hair from roots. Since it is homemade wax this is suitable for people with sensitive skin and allergic skin types. The benefit of this wax is that it can be applied to the same parts several times without causing any irritation. This waxing is more preferable for quarter-inch long hair. So, this wax is not a good choice for baby hair.

Wax Strips

Wax Strips are easy to carry anywhere and can be easily used in removing hair. Just stick, stick properly and peel it off in the opposite direction of hair growth. It is can be applied anywhere on the body to remove hair. Unlike hot wax, this doesn’t burn but can irritate, and redness. This method is less painful than other methods. This generally works for thin and fine hair only. 

Classic Bikini Wax

Classic Bikini Wax is done targeting only the bikini line that is only the areas that are visible from your swimsuit, and bathing suit. This waxing removes hair up to two fingers width on top of the bikini area and four fingers width from the bikini line. It is a great option for first-timers.

Bikini Full Wax

Bikini Full Wax takes classic bikini wax to next level. Bikini full wax takes the bikini line's sides deeper than a classic bikini wax. This removes pubic hair using a special type of wax that sticks to your hair and then pulls out the hair. It not only removes pubic hair but also removes dead skin cells from your skin and smoothens your skin. Full bikini waxing removes hair from roots which leads to even-toned and smooth skin. This gives long-lasting results when compared to shaving. Post waxing, the hair will regrow with the same density. This waxing is preferred by many women around the world.

Brazilian Wax

Brazilian waxing is to remove pubic hair in the front of the pubic bone, around inner thighs or bikini lines, around the anus, and around external genitals, or else you can call it waxing from perineum to the anus. It is one of the most popular hair removal treatments in salons. Brazilian waxing can be done according to your own choice and style. While bikini line waxing and bikini full waxing will leave some of your pubes here and there but Brazilian wax will leave you completely bare.

There are two things to keep in mind before going for a Brazilian wax.

• Make sure you are not getting your waxing done by not one week before your periods because the pubic area is extremely sensitive at that time. Or else prefer taking painkillers one hour before your appointment. This will reduce the pain experienced during the waxing process.
• Trim your pubic hair to a quarter inch so that it becomes easy and less painful in waxing that part. 

Conclusion:

Waxing is the best way to remove unwanted hair from the smaller areas to larger areas of the body. Waxing is easy, quick, and available in every part of the world. It helps in removing hair from the roots. So, the hair to regrow from its roots takes time, until then women can enjoy hair-free skin. Waxing can be painful in the initial days but once you start doing it regularly you will get used to it. After every waxing session applies ice on the skin to reduce pain and avoid redness. Before trying waxing for the first time consult a dermatologist to check whether your skin is suitable for waxing or not. Try out an allergy test first, if you want to know how your skin will react to waxing. This will help in knowing which type of waxing is suitable for your skin type.