Many spas and salons offer waxing services to clients who are unhappy with the hair growth on certain parts of their bodies. Waxing offers a longer-lasting solution than shaving and can leave skin looking and feeling smooth and clean for several weeks after each treatment. If you've considered getting waxed, you likely have questions about the process and what you should expect, and getting the right answers can help you decide whether waxing is the right beauty treatment for you.

What parts of the body can be waxed?

Most parts of the body where hair growth is present can be treated with waxing services. Some spas and salons offer waxing services for all parts of the body that can be treated while other establishments limit their services to just a few areas. Some parts of the body where waxing is commonly performed include the:

• Arms
• Legs
• Chest
• Abdomen
• Bikini area
• Eyebrow region
• Upper lip
• Cheeks

How long do the results last?

Hair growth usually won't start to return until three to six weeks after a waxing treatment. The exact amount of time will depend on the specific areas of the body that are being treated and how much hair growth is present.

Can waxing reduce future hair growth?

Repeated waxing treatment can often reduce the amount of hair that regrows. Waxing can weaken hair follicles with each treatment, and subsequent treatments may cause some hair follicles to die altogether so that they can no longer grow hair.

What types of waxes are available?

Many spas and salons use hard, soft, and cold waxes to treat different parts of the body. A warm, soft wax is often effective at removing hair from the arms, legs, and other parts of the body that have larger areas of hair growth. Smaller parts of the body, such as the upper lip, are often treated with a hard wax. Some establishments even offer sugar and chocolate waxes.

Is waxing extremely painful?

Although some pain and discomfort should be expected, waxing usually doesn't cause a lot of pain. The sensation is often likened to pulling off an adhesive bandage, and any pain that you experience probably won't linger for a long period. You'll likely feel even less pain with subsequent wax treatments since regular waxing can result in less hair growth in the future. To minimize pain as much as possible, you should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages before your treatment to keep the skin from becoming more sensitive; drink more water instead to keep the skin well-hydrated.

Waxing offers one of the most reliable hair removal solutions that has several advantages over other hair removal methods. You can schedule an appointment at a local beauty center that offers waxing services to see what this treatment can do for you. 

To learn more about what waxing, contact Allure Lash and Beauty for more information.