5 Common Waxing Myths
Waxing isn’t as painful as you think. We’re breaking down the top 5 myths for a better understanding of what to expect.
Waxing is one of the most popular beauty treatments, with hair removal salons popping up everywhere. But when you’re getting ready to get your legs or bikini line waxed, it can be easy to forget that there are a lot of myths out there about waxing.
1. Waxing is painful
When people hear the word “waxing,” they often assume it will be an excruciatingly painful experience. But that’s not necessarily true. In fact, waxing is often one of the least painful hair-removal methods available at salons and spas. Waxing takes place quickly—usually in about 10 minutes—so the discomfort you feel during the procedure is limited to those few minutes. As for pain? Some people do feel some discomfort when getting their hair removed by a professional, but most are pleasantly surprised at how easy waxing can be on their skin.
As long as you go to a reputable esthetician who knows what she’s doing and uses high-quality products, you shouldn’t need any numbing cream or analgesics before your treatment begins (though these are options if you’d like them).
2. Waxing is only for the summer months.
Many people think that waxing is only appropriate during warm weather, but this isn’t true. Waxing offers long-lasting results, so you can get your hair removed at any time of the year. The only thing that changes based on the season is how often you want to do it (more often in summer and less often in winter).
Your hair does not grow faster in the summertime than at any other time of year. It doesn’t matter if you’re waxing your legs, back or bikini area; all hair grows at the same rate.
3. People who are tan should not get waxed.
Some people believe that if they tan, waxing will cause more damage to their skin. This is not true. Waxing removes hair from the root and makes it grow back slowly. It doesn’t matter how tan you are, waxing will still work on you.
Some people believe that darker-skinned individuals shouldn’t get their hair removed because they’ll be more susceptible to breakouts or irritation afterward. While this is true for those with naturally coarse hair (African Americans are often victims of this), many other ethnicities have coarse or curly hair and still find success in removing facial fuzz with minimal discomfort after treatment.
4. You can't do anything after you get waxed.
You can do anything you like, just don’t apply lotion or oils to the area. Heat can cause your pores to open up and the wax will pull right out of them. That’s why you should also avoid a hot tub or sauna for 24 hours after waxing, as well as exercise and swimming for 24 hours after waxing.
As long as you keep these things in mind and take it easy on yourself for a day or two, then yes, you’re free to do whatever it is that makes you feel comfortable!
5. If I get waxed, my hair will grow back darker or thicker.
This is simply not true. The myth is based on the idea that when you remove hair from your body, it will eventually grow back thicker, darker, or coarser than before—but there’s no evidence to support this claim. Waxing does not affect your hair’s growth cycle in any way; it simply removes the hair from its root.
Hair growth cycles are affected by hormones rather than waxing treatments, so if you’re experiencing any changes in your hair’s growth cycle, it’s likely a result of the natural aging process or changes in your hormones. It’s also worth noting that hair growth depends on several factors, including genetics and heredity, hormones, and age.
Fast and Easy Hair Removal
We hope you enjoyed this post and learned some interesting facts about waxing. If you’re looking to get rid of unwanted hair, waxing is a great option. It’s fast and easy to do, plus it lasts longer than shaving and depilatory creams.
Capital Blossom Day Spa offers various waxing services. Our expertly trained estheticians can help you choose the best waxing service for your skin type and hair removal needs. So come in today and let us help you get rid of unwanted body hair!