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For other uses, see Waxing (disambiguation).

Waxing is a method of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. Hair removal describes any method of removing Hair, especially from the human body Hair is a keratinised protein filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the Dermis. New hairs will not grow back in the previously waxed area for two to eight weeks. A week (also called sennight or sevennight) is a unit of Time longer than a Day and shorter than a Month. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. The eyebrow is an area of thick delicate hairs above the Eye that follows the shape of the brow ridges. The term face refers to the central sense organ complex for those animals that have one normally on the ventral surface of the head and can depending on the definition Pubic hair is Hair in the frontal Genital area the crotch, and sometimes at the top of the inside of the legs these areas form the pubic region A leg is a limb on an Animal 's Body that supports the rest of the animal above the ground between the Ankle and the Hip and is used for In Anatomy, an arm is one of the Upper limbs of an animal The term arm can also be used for analogous structures such as one of the paired upper limbs "Back" redirects here For other uses please see Back (disambiguation. In Vertebrates such as Mammals the abdomen (belly constitutes the part of the body between the Thorax (chest and Pelvis. The foot is an Anatomical structure found in many Animals It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows Locomotion. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair. If waxing is done regularly for several years, permanent hair reduction may be achieved.

Waxing is accomplished by spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. Wax has traditionally referred to a substance that is secreted by Bees ( Beeswax) and used by them in constructing their The skin is the outer covering of living tissue of an animal (or plant A cloth or paper strip is then pressed on the top and ripped off with a quick movement against the direction of hair growth[1] . This removes the wax along with the hair and dead skin cells, leaving the skin smooth. Another method of waxing involves hot wax, a soft wax directly applied to the skin. The wax then hardens when it cools, thus allowing the easy removal by a therapist without the aid of cloths. This waxing method is very beneficial to people who have sensitive skin.

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Types of waxing

Various types of waxing are available. Some must be performed by a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician. Cosmetology (from Greek grc κοσμητικός kosmētikos, "skilled in adornment" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study Cosmetology (from Greek grc κοσμητικός kosmētikos, "skilled in adornment" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study The different types of waxing that can be performed are:


Most parts of the body can be waxed, but other parts, not listed above are not given special consideration. Bikini Waxing refers to the removal of Hair at the top of the Leg, below the Navel, and in the bikini area, otherwise known as the Male Waxing is a method of male pubic Hair removal. It is thought to have become more acceptable in the 1990s, though the true number of users is unknown Bikini Waxing refers to the removal of Hair at the top of the Leg, below the Navel, and in the bikini area, otherwise known as the Areas individuals should never wax include inside the ears and nose as well as eyelashes, eyelids, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. The ear is the sense organ that detects Sounds The Vertebrate ear shows a common biology from Fish to Humans with variations Anatomically a nose is a protuberance in Vertebrates that houses the Nostrils or nares which admit and expel air for respiration in conjunction with the An eyelash or simply lash is one of the hairs that grow at the edge of the Eyelid. These areas are of particular concern due to sensitive skin that can be severely damaged if waxed. Also, if these areas are waxed, it may trigger hair growth that was not once there before. Areas of the body that should only be waxed by a licensed professional include the genitals and the nipples. A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, as narrowly defined is any of the anatomical parts of the body which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute In its most general form a nipple is a Structure from which a fluid emanates

Benefits and drawbacks

There are many benefits to waxing versus other forms of hair removal. It is an effective method to remove large amounts of hair at one time. [2] It is a long-lasting method. Hair in waxed areas will not grow back for two to eight weeks. When hair is shaved or removed by depilatory cream, the hair is removed at the surface rather than the root. A chemical depilatory is a Cosmetic preparation used to remove the Hair from the Skin on the Human body Within a few days, the hair can be seen at the surface. With these methods, hair tends to grow back in a rough stubble. Areas that are repeatedly waxed over long periods of time often exhibit regrowth that is softer and lighter in color and the amount of regrowing hair will be permanently reduced[3]. The use of a hair inhibitor will also aid the slow re-growth of hair, used over a long period of time this can be used as an almost permanent method.

There are many drawbacks of waxing as well. Waxing can be painful when the strip is removed from the skin. Although the pain is short-lasting, it can be very uncomfortable. Another drawback to waxing is the expense: waxing is usually performed by a licensed cosmetologist, and the cost can be very high. Cosmetology (from Greek grc κοσμητικός kosmētikos, "skilled in adornment" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study There are do-it-yourself waxing supplies, but they may be difficult to use on oneself on some areas on the body. Hair removal is also not permanent. When removed against the direction of hair growth, the wax strip may disturb hair follicles, causing hair to begin to grow in different directions. A hair follicle is part of the Skin that grows Hair by packing old cells together This may cause hair growth to be more noticeable and make other methods of hair removal more difficult. Fortunately, this risk is negligible if the waxing is performed properly. One of the most annoying drawbacks of waxing is that many people experience ingrown hairs, red bumps, and minor bleeding. Ingrown hair is a condition where the Hair curls back or grows sideways into the Skin. This is more likely to occur with men who are waxing areas with thick hair, especially the first few times when follicles are strongest. While usually impossible to eliminate, this can be reduced by regularly exfoliating, and applying an astringent or a solution of both astringent and oil (typically baby or azulene oil). Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead Skin cells on the skin's outermost surface and has been used for many years to help maintain the skin An astringent (also spelled adstringent) substance is a chemical that tends to shrink or constrict Body tissues usually locally after Topical medicinal Azulene is an Organic compound and a Monoterpene. It is an isomer of Naphthalene but its physical properties are quite different

Cautions

Some physicians do not recommend waxing for persons suffering from diabetes or who have varicose veins or poor circulation as they are more susceptible to infection. Diabetes mellitus (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ often referred to simply as diabetes ( Ancient Greek: grc Varicose veins are Veins that have become enlarged and twisted This is an article about the rock music band "Circulatory System" An infection is the detrimental Colonization of a host Organism by a foreign Species.

Users of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Isotretinoin are advised not to have waxing performed; these medications tend to weaken the skin and tearing of the skin may occur when the wax is removed. Tretinoin is the acid form of Vitamin A and so also known as all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA. Differin is a Trade name for a medication for Acne vulgaris made by Galderma Laboratories. Isotretinoin ( INN) (aɪsoʊtrɨˈtɪnoʊɨn or /ˌaɪsoʊtrɨˈtɪnoʊɨn/ is a Medication used for the treatment of severe acne. Medication, also referred to as medicine, can be loosely defined as any substance intended for use in the diagnosis cure mitigation treatment or prevention of disease

Waxing should not be done on areas of skin affected by warts, pimples, moles or rashes or on skin that is irritated, chapped or suffering from sunburn. A wart (also known as verruca) is generally a small rough Tumor, typically on hands and feet but often other locations that can resemble a Cauliflower A pimple is a result of a blockage of the Skin 's Pore. It can be a Pustule or Papule. A mole, technically known as a melanocytic Nevus, is a small dark spot on human Skin. A rash is a change of the Skin which affects its color appearance or Texture. A sunburn is a burn to living tissue such as Skin produced by overexposure to Ultraviolet (UV radiation commonly from the Sun 's rays Never apply wax to peeling, broken skin or varicose veins.

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References

  1. ^ process of waxing
  2. ^ Dermatology.com
  3. ^ The skinsite

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Dictionary

waxing

-verb

  1. Present participle of wax.

-noun

  1. (uncountable) the action of the verb to wax
  2. (countable) a cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax
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