But besides your personal preference, there are benefits to using both methods. Waxing is more involved, whereas shaving is a lot easier. The biggest difference, however, is in the results.
Benefits of Waxing vs Shaving
Regardless of which method you choose, both shaving and waxing for hair removal are temporary, but waxing does last longer.
Benefits of Shaving
With shaving, you have the convenience of time. It only takes a minute or two. You can shave everyday or every other day in the tub or shower to maintain the hair growth. Waxing is more involved and you need to let your hair grow out enough for the treatment.
Shaving is much less expensive. You can buy a six-pack of razors for a couple dollars. Yes, you can get dry skin, a rash from a dull razor, or knick your skin. Electric razors work well and are still less expensive than a spa waxing.
Benefits of Waxing
One of the best benefits of waxing is how long it lasts. You can expect to keep that smooth, hair-free feeling for a few weeks. With shaving, you will have stubble the next day.
Not only does waxing keep hair off long, but it comes in less coarse and thick. Because waxing pulls the hair out with the root, it makes it harder to grow back.
Waxing can be better for sensitive skin. Shaving can cause ingrown hairs, reaction to the metal of the razor, and dry your skin. Waxing works like an exfoliator. Skin can feel and look much smoother as the dead skin cells are removed.
Will Waxing Hurt?
Yes. But it isn’t childbirth. It hurts more in sensitive areas, like the bikini line, inner thigh, underarms, and upper lip. However, once you have been a time or two, you won’t notice it as much.
Your skin gets used to it, plus it also depends on the type of wax being used and who is doing your treatment. There are pre and after-care treatments and waxes that are meant to settle around the hair, not on the skin.
There can also be redness or bumps, torn skin, or even bleeding. These are rare, but you may also experience more sensitive skin for a few days and more susceptible to sunburn.
There can also be allergic reactions, as well. Make sure you tell your aesthetician if you are allergic to something. It may be in the lotions or wax they use without you even knowing it is there.
Read more: Pre-Eyebrow Waxing Preparations: What to Do Before the Appointment
Make it Stop!
Perhaps you experience pain or redness after a waxing treatment. It’s not unusual at all.
Take a warm shower or bath before your appointment to open your pores. Exfoliate the areas you are having waxed.
Use a cold, wet cloth to ease the pain and swelling that comes about after your waxing.
Avoid the sun and tanning beds for a few days before and after your waxing treatment.
Use moisturizers that contain no added scents or colors.
Wear loose-fitting, cotton clothes the next day to avoid more pain or chafing.
Waxing vs Shaving
Waxing your unwanted hair away is really more convenient. It takes longer on the day but you don’t have to do it for another month. Waxing is more expensive, but it can be well worth it.
You have a busy life and shaving your stubble every day is annoying. In particular, for those delicate areas, like facial hair, it is best to have those areas wax and waxed by a professional.
Shaving your upper lip, chin, brows, or anywhere on your face will cause the hair to come in thicker and darker. If you are on holiday or away from home, this can be a real challenge.
Razor can dry the skin, cause rashes and cuts, and it’s easy to miss spots that you can’t see but others can.
You can have other treatments done while getting waxing done. Why not spend the day and get yourself pampered? It’s a great way to treat yourself and you will feel much better.
Home kits are fine but you want to relax while you are getting waxed. Leave the waxing to the pros. You might be able to do it at home to maintain, but you are better off to get your esthetician to do it for you.
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