Thick, unkept body hair can make men and women feel self-conscious about their appearance especially when it comes to bathing suit season or being intimate. While shaving does offer a temporary relief, there are negative side effects to deal with like irritating razor burn and the need to constantly shave again— for some even after just a few hours. A five o’clock shadow is only cute on a man’s jawline, not a woman’s thighs. Desert Med Aesthetics offers head-to-toe waxing services to help our patients feel confident and comfortable in their bodies.

Here are just a few benefits of choosing waxing over other forms of hair removal.

Less Regrowth In-Between Appointments

During waxing, the hair is pulled out from the root rather than being cut off with the root still inside the follicle. In this way, your skin will remain smooth for a longer period of time. From the time of waxing to the moment the hair shaft emerges from the skin once again takes about three to four weeks on average, which Is generally the time between waxing appointments.

Hair Grows Back Finer and Sparser

Your hair will grow back finer and sparser because waxing tears hair out by the root, which causes the hair follicle to grow weaker over time. Weak hair follicles produce finer, sparser hair after regular and consistent waxing. However, genetics still determine most of the characteristics of your hair, such as coarseness, color, and growth rate.

Less Inflammation

Did you know that repeated shaving can lead to chronic skin inflammation? The friction from the razor against your delicate skin can make way for painful inflammation and discoloration. The discoloration happens because the skin reacts to inflammation by becoming thicker, and pigment-making cells become more active. This is a common disadvantage of shaving that can be significantly remedied with waxing since the skin will be less exposed to repeated friction.

No More Itching or Prickling

When the hair surfaces, it starts itching and giving a prickling sensation like snagging on your clothes and no longer being smooth to the touch. It’s also worth mentioning that the prickly feeling of growing hair is more noticeable after shaving because the razor cuts the hair at an angle, which is also why the hair can sometimes seem darker. You can be relieved of that once you start a regular once-a-month waxing schedule and be less bothered by the annoying prickling sensation.

Reduce Your Chances of Ingrown Hairs

It is essential to find a provider who uses the correct waxing techniques to avoid ingrown hairs (hair that grows back into the skin, causing red, painful bumps). The pull must be quick, and the skin held taut while going through the procedure. Exfoliation and moisturizing can also be a great help for this pesky problem.

Schedule Your Waxing Treatment Today at Desert Med Aesthetics

Have you been looking for a more permanent hair removal solution? Avoid irritating razor burn and prickly skin, and save precious time by contacting us to schedule a waxing treatment with one of our trained aestheticians.