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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...

Hair growth on the face can be something of a real burden to ladies. It truly is a problem that is more common than you think. There can be a number of reasons as to why ladies grow facial hair, one being hormones and the second is when a woman goes through the menopause - hormone levels change which can trigger facial hair growth. Why do we have facial hair? Everyone has facial hair. Men tend to have the thicker, coarser, darker facial hair whereas woman will have very soft and light (barely noticeable) ‘peach fuzz’. There have been numerous...

Have you ever wondered why anybody would go to a salon to get waxed when you can simply do it at home? Well, there are numerous reasons as to why some prefer a salon wax and others prefer at home waxing, so we thought we’d see the advantages and disadvantages of both to help you choose the right waxing path for you. Home Waxing Home waxing is an easy, cost-effective and quick way to have longer lasting hair-free areas. It has never been easier for waxing beginners to be able to achieve smooth, soft, hair-free legs. From pre-made wax strips...

It’s a fact of life that when women hit the menopause, they’re hormones change and some start to produce noticeable facial hair. But did you know that many women from as early as late teenage years also have visible hair growth? You probably haven’t noticed, because the women that have this tend to remove this unwanted hair. There are a number of reasons as to why so many women suffer from Hirsutism (facial hair growth) from hormone imbalances to medical conditions that prompt the hair growth. What is Hirsutism? Let’s first be clear and say that everyone has facial hair,...