As you probably already know, waxing is the removal of hair directly from the root using wax that is usually made from resin, beeswax and oil. Waxing may be great for anyone who’s short of time. If you’re new to it, waxing may seem overwhelming until you discover which technique works better for you. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of oriental, cold and warm waxing. By the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be ready to relax when you wax and have up to 28 days of smooth legs!
Warm Waxing Advantages
Warm waxing consists of melted wax that is spread over the skin. Once it cools down, the wax moulds itself to the hair as it dries before being pulled in one go from the skin. The heat from the wax tends to open up pores and loosen hair follicles which makes it easier to remove than cold wax strips. Warm waxing can also be great for men who tend to have fuller hair with thicker roots. Because it moulds so well to the skin, hot waxing tends not to need re-application.
Warm Waxing Disadvantages
Temperature is very important for achieving the most effective results and it can take time to get the right consistency when heating the wax. Veet Easy Wax Electrical Roll-on Kit very much eases this process by heating the wax to the correct temperature every time. With Veet’s Roll-on, you might even save time, not having to check the temperature, reheat the wax, or wait for it to cool if it’s too hot. If you do go for a conventional form of warm waxing, you need to apply the wax with a spatula. This can make it tricky to use on smaller areas like the bikini line.
Cold Waxing Advantages
Cold waxes, are often pre-applied to strips. These strips are convenient to use as there’s very little mess and the strips can be discarded easily. It can also be a comfortable way of waxing during the warm summer months. There is a wide variety of wax strips that are known for their moisturising properties, and they come in many sizes to suit different areas of the body.
Cold Waxing Disadvantages
Cold waxing doesn’t always work as well on very short hairs. Because of this, a cold wax strip sometimes needs to be re-applied if you miss a hair the first time around. Repeated waxing can cause irritation and dryness to the skin.Luckily, Veet Cold Wax Strip Hair for sensitive skin is formulated with Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamin E which are both known for their skin-soothing properties and can work wonders on sensitive skin.
Oriental Waxing Advantages
Oriental waxing, also known as sugaring or Persian waxing, is an age-old method of non-strip waxing. The wax forms a layer over the skin that is pulled off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Oriental wax dissolves in water and can be easily cleaned from the skin. This type of wax does not dry fully so can be used repeatedly; whereas normal hot wax would require you to constantly reapply new wax risking possible drips or spills when it’s layered onto the skin. Oriental wax contains a high concentration of sugar which stops bacteria from breeding within the wax container. [1]
Oriental Waxing Disadvantages
Oriental waxing may be painful for anyone with sensitive skin as it may cause rashes, ingrown hair and redness.It can take a lot of practice to get this type of waxing right – it needs to be quite a thick consistency in order to work properly.
Each waxing technique has its pros and cons. Oriental waxing is messy but tends to be less painful. Warm waxing is great for removing thicker hair but the process takes longer than cold waxing. Cold waxing may be quick but tends to cause more skin irritation. As you can tell, when it comes to waxing, there are plenty of choices to suit everyone.Once you’ve decided on the kind that works for you, try to use waxing as a way to take time out from a hectic day.
