Bikini Waxing: What to Know Prior to Your First Waxing

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<h1>Bikini Waxing: What to Know Prior to Your First Waxing</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Ankit Patidar.aspx'>Ankit Patidar</a></strong><br /><p>Bikini Waxes and Pain For many of us looking at affordable spa packages that include bikini waxes we wonder what the pain is like and how it can be reduced. One of the most common misconceptions is that consuming alcohol prior to a waxing will ease the pain, but in fact it can make it worse. Drinking alcohol actually tightens pores and makes the process more painful. Instead, make sure that you hydrate and moisturize the skin before and between waxings. Also avoid trimming the hair too short, even if you think the hair is getting too long. Shaving can also have an adverse affect on the benefits of a waxing and therefore should be avoided as well. How Long Should the Hair Be? For the best waxing results it is recommended that the hair is grown out to about one-eighth to one-fourth of an inch. This is ideal as it allows the wax to grip the hair better. It also means that the hair will be more easily released from the root. Can you get a bikini wax while on your period? The simple answer to this question is yes! However, if you tend to be a little sensitive while on your menstrual cycle it is probably best to avoid a bikini waxing during that time. Different types of bikini waxes Strip wax is hot and the most popular method of waxing. This is a long process and often painful that can leave the skin feeling irritated or itchy. Hard waxes are also applied hot, but cool quickly, which means that wax removal is a little more difficult and therefore reduces the hair removal efficiency. Elastic wax is applied at body temperature. This allows the wax to stretch and remove hair from larger areas with less pain and peeling of the skin. Do's and Don’ts of Bikini Waxing Do: Exfoliate in between waxings to make sure that you do not get ingrown hairs Do: Use sun protection when the skin is exposed to the sun. This is vitally important in the first 24 hours after waxing to avoid redness. Do: Tell your waxer prior to your appointment about any allergies, health issues, or if you are taking any medications or topical lotions with medication in them. They may not be compatible with waxing. Don’t: Use numbing products or pain medication. Don’t: Consume alcohol or caffeine as these and other stimulants tighten pores. Check with your local Goulds Germantown spa or Memphis day spa for affordable waxing packages that fit your lifestyle and needs! Originally Posted at http://articlescad.com/article/show/54736 </p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.solterraspa.com">Goulds Day Spa Germantown</a> <p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Bikini-Waxing-What-to-Know-Prior-to-Your-First-Waxing_316809.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Bikini Waxing: What to Know Prior to Your First Waxing_316809.aspx</a></p>

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