Lifestyle
The benefits of waxing versus shaving
By Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio
Why wax? It gives fabulous results, is quick, affordable and safe at removing hair from most areas of the body. We offer in-house waxing for facial areas, brows, lip, chin, neck, nose, and sides of the face, and also body waxing legs, underarm, and bikini areas. And, did you know that we have a waxing service for men? Waxing lasts a lot longer than shaving, which is the usual alternative but you will be reaching for the razor again within a day or two. With waxing you can be hair free for as long as six weeks.
With many different types of wax, even for the most sensitive areas and skin types, there is one suitable for you. Hot wax helps open the pores more compared to strip wax, so helps the more delicate areas.
There are many benefits of waxing such as less regrowth as the hair doesn't grow back quickly. Waxing removes the hairs from the root. With shaving, the hairs are cut off close to skin level. Even with a very close shave, this still leaves a considerable amount of the hair just below the surface ready to appear in a day or two. This is really important to understand if you are considering whether waxing is better than shaving.
As a result, with waxing you get an incredibly smooth finish. Even those who experience fast regrowth can expect to enjoy the benefits of waxing for three to four weeks. If you make waxing a routine habit then you’ll find the right frequency for you, ensuring you see less regrowth overall.
Many people find that immediately post-shave they experience itching, and then as soon as regrowth starts, the itching ramps up again. With waxing, you’ll experience the brisk sting and a subsequent prickle, but then you should be itch-free.
You may have had 20 years’ experience shaving your legs and still somehow nick your ankle with the razor. It’s not surprising as you need a good lather for a clean shave which means that you, your hands and the razor are all slippery!
A professional waxing treatment will not result in nicks or cuts, or any type of skin damage.
Shaving is a beauty chore. Booking in for a wax is a chance to be looked after and cared for by a professional beautician, to do something to make you feel beautiful. There may be the quick sting of the strips of wax being removed, but the soothing warmth of hot wax, and the professional touch of the beautician, is definitely pampering.
To book an appointment or have a consultation about getting started, please contact Jill on 064 6632966.
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