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How to properly wax hair removal for men?

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Waxing for men is quite unknown, few men do it in the end. But waxing allows hair to grow back more slowly. Here are my tips for doing a good waxing for men.

 

I have written many articles on hair removal for men , because more and more men practice it today. It is true that men no longer hesitate to hunt for hair on all parts of the body. But to depilate the body, men prefer a razor and a shaving product, we then speak of a shave for the body. Others will turn to the hair removal cream for men , which is much more practical, especially on certain parts of the body. And in the end few men practice waxing. And yet, waxing for men is the best way to depilate the body.

Here are my tips for waxing a man.

 

Why perform waxing on men?

Waxing for men for its effectiveness

Waxing for men is the most effective method of hair removal to prevent rapid hair regrowth. Indeed, while the razor will cut the hair on the surface of the skin and the depilatory cream will dissolve the hair, the wax allows you to remove the root of the hair directly. This is the reason why hair regrowth is slower. Thus, men who do not want to have to iron the razor frequently, waxing in men is to be preferred. You should know that with waxing, the hair will grow back in about 3 to 4 weeks. This leaves you all your summer vacation hair free!

Waxing for men is not so painful

So it is true that few men do waxing because it is known to be very painful. But you should know that the more waxing you do on your man's skin, the finer the structure of the hair will become. In the end, it will be easier to remove and waxing for men will be less painful. So it's just a matter of patience! But you have to suffer a little to be beautiful.

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On which parts of the body do waxing for men?

Although waxing in men is the most effective way to fight against body hair, you should know that it is not suitable for all parts of the body, unlike the razor or depilatory cream. . Thereby :

Waxing for men on large areas

Male waxing is particularly effective on parts of the body that are large and have relatively thick skin. Thus, you can do waxing in men on the legs, arms, torso or even the back. You can also do it for armpit waxing or bikini waxing .

Waxing for men on sensitive areas

On the other hand, it will not be advisable to do waxing in men on sensitive areas. Epilation of the testicles or waxing of the gluteal furrow is strongly discouraged. The skin is indeed very fragile and the mucous membranes of the anus are areas that can hurt.

Waxing in men on the face

 

Male waxing is a method that can be used to remove facial hair :

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Male waxing can be done in different ways:

Hot wax hair removal for men

Male hot wax hair removal is not recommended for men who have sensitive, irritated or even itchy skin. Or, it is not recommended to use hot wax if you have eczema. Indeed, the hot wax will cause, during its use, the bursting of the small lymphatic vessels and capillaries.

To perform hot wax hair removal on men, here are the steps to perform:

  • do not hesitate to mow your hair beforehand, to facilitate the waxing session.

  • You must first heat the wax in a bain-marie or in the microwave. Be careful not to overheat it, the temperature should not exceed 40°C, at the risk of burning yourself. To check if the temperature is good, you can apply it to your wrist, before applying it to the part of the body to be depilated.

  • apply the hot wax with the spatula provided, in the direction of hair growth. Be careful, your skin must be perfectly dry. You should not make thick layers, the wax should be thin.

  • wait a few moments for the wax to cool on the skin.

  • then pull the wax out with a sharp blow, in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

  • rinse the wax residue left on the skin with lukewarm water.

  • apply a soothing product to the waxed area.

Cold wax hair removal for men

Cold wax hair removal requires less preparation and is quicker to apply. It is presented in the form of strips directly ready for use. This type of hair removal is recommended for areas with fragile skin, namely armpits, beard and mustache, eyebrows. You should know that for the parts of the face, there are specially adapted wax strips, in small format. To perform cold wax hair removal on men, here are the steps to take:

  • you can also trim your hair beforehand.

  • heat the strip directly in the palm of your hands.

  • apply the strip to the area to be depilated, in the direction of the hair.

  • wait a few moments on the skin.

  • then tear off the strip of wax with a sharp blow, in the direction of the hair.

  • rinse the wax residue left on the skin with lukewarm water.

  • apply a soothing product to the waxed area.

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