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PRO WAXING The deal: Wax is applied to skin and removed with a cloth strip or by pulling the dried wax strip. Tip: Go to a waxing specialist who wears gloves and doesn't double dip sticks in the wax tub, and one where "they take longer, about 30 minutes, to do your wax -- it won't hurt as much," says Barshop.
The bonus: Three weeks of smoothness, since it pulls out the root.
Best for: Dark, coarse hair and those who get stubble or shadow immediately after shaving.
Avoid if: You can't stand any stubble, since you need a quarter to a half inch of hair in order to get a good wax. Also prepare for moderate pain when the wax is pulled off. Finally, the expense -- $30 to $60 average per month.
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The bonus: Three weeks of smoothness, since it pulls out the root.
Best for: Dark, coarse hair and those who get stubble or shadow immediately after shaving.
Avoid if: You can't stand any stubble, since you need a quarter to a half inch of hair in order to get a good wax. Also prepare for moderate pain when the wax is pulled off. Finally, the expense -- $30 to $60 average per month.
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Older comments
i usually wax at a salon or at home for easy-to-reach areas. i have started the laser treatments for underarms and bikini - i am very lucky that i have very white skin and very dark hair. laser works, but as the hair grows in cycles, sometimes there is more coming back than some other times after a treatment.
by AstridB Friday, April 12, 2013 at 07:42AM Report as inappropriate
This is a decent article, but obviously very old since some of the products listed have been discontinued. I also disagree with the recommendation of the Sally Hansen waxing kit--Bliss makes a much better kit! It's more expensive, but worth every penny.
by tallredamanda Friday, January 25, 2013 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate
good tips!
by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 04:06PM Report as inappropriate
I prefer waxing over shaving.
by TBjunkie Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate
Razoe burn is the worst.
by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:29PM Report as inappropriate
Educational!
by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate
cpoool
by Nicole2814 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate
Does anyone really change razor blades after 5 shaves?
by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate
I've tried Sally Hansen depilatory cream and it works well.
by grass Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:05PM Report as inappropriate
i believe waxing is really good and more over the only solution for south asian women
by lisamasud Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 01:58AM Report as inappropriate