WAXING

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Waxing is a popular method of removing unwanted hair.  By removing hair at the root, new hair doesn't grow back for up to 8 weeks.  While waxing isn't one of our most relaxing spa treatments, it certainly helps many of our clients look great and feel more confident.  Waxing will not affect your hair growth to come back quicker - rather with continued treatments your unwanted hair may thin out over time creating a softer less dense regrowth of the hair.

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Different kinds of wax used on the skin

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Soft, warm wax is cream or resin-based, and is used for strip waxing. It is gently warmed then applied in a thin layer over the skin. A cloth strip is pressed on the area and removed, taking the hairs with it. The spreadable wax is often used to cover larger areas like the legs and arms. While extremely efficient at picking up even the finest of hairs, soft wax sticks to the skin as well.

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Cream-based warm waxes are more gentle on the skin.  Good for sensitive skin, look for a cream-based wax with titanium dioxide, which acts as a buffer between the wax and the skin.

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Hard wax is an effective option both for areas with thicker hair and fine, thin hair. The wax is applied warm and hardens as it cools. It's also known as strip-free wax because, in its hardened form, it acts as the strip itself. A small amount of pre-epilation oil typically goes on the skin after it’s cleansed to protect it from the wax. The wax grabs onto the hairs in a shrink-wrapping manner as it hardens rather than sticking to the skin like soft wax. This makes it more suitable for smaller, more sensitive areas like the lip, nose, underarms, and bikini area.

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