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Waxing aftercare is so important to help keep your skin in its best condition and to keep any reactions that you may experience at bay. It is at this point when it will need the most care and attention. It is also important to prevent (as much as possible) the chance for ingrown hairs to form and pimples from being waxed. Pimples form because the pore is open after being waxed and can easily allow dirt and bacteria into it and fester. By following the post waxing tips below, you should be able to reduce the chance of getting these....

Waxing and depilatory creams are two very different types of hair removal methods, and both have different outcomes. So we thought we’d put to you the pros and cons of each to help you determine which is better suited for you and your lifestyle. First, let’s look at what the difference is between waxing and depilatory creams. Waxing is a hair removal method whereby either a hard or soft wax is applied to the skin and then pulled off, taking away the whole of the unwanted hair from its root. You can expect to be hair free for up to...

It really is the bain of our lives for those that dream of a body without hair, and something we spend millions as a collective, yearly on achieving what is portrayed as the perfect body - soft, smooth and hair free. Can hair removal permanently stop hair growth? In essence, no but what it can do is make the hair weaker and paler meaning that hair won’t grow as fast as it once did. However, this doesn’t occur with all hair removal techniques and there is a particular way that you can achieve permanent hair removal. Your best hair removal...

Waxing is a fantastic method to remove any unwanted hair you may have, and one that will leave you hair free for up to four weeks. But as with most forms of hair removal, you may find that you have a common reaction afterwards. Common reactions from waxing include: Redness & inflammation Bumps Pimples (whiteheads) Ingrown hairs There are of course further severe reactions to waxing which include: Burning Skin being pulled off Sensitivity Allergic reactions To avoid having a severe reaction, we would strongly suggest you have a patch test 24 hours before your appointment to ensure you aren’t...

You may have never realised but if you are on certain medication then this can have an effect on your waxing session, and in some cases, you shouldn’t be waxing at all. So we thought we’d delve deeper to name some medications that you may be on and shouldn’t be waxing with, and why this happens. There are certain types of medications that cause the skin to become sensitive while being taken either orally or applied topically. When your skin has become sensitive because of medication, this can increase the sensitivity towards pain, plus there is an increase in side...