Waxing or Shaving - Which Is Better For Your Skin?

Benefits of Waxing vs Shaving Regardless of which method you choose, both shaving and waxing for hair removal are temporary, but waxing does last longer. BENEFITS OF SHAVING With shaving, you have the convenience of time. It only takes a minute or two. You can shave everyday or every other day in the tub or shower to maintain the hair growth. Waxing is more involved and you need to let your hair grow out enough for the treatment. Shaving is much less expensive. You can buy a six-pack of razors for a couple dollars. Yes, you can get dry skin, a rash from a dull razor, or knick your skin. Electric razors work well and are still less expensive than a spa waxing. BENEFITS OF WAXING One of the best benefits of waxing is how long it lasts. You can expect to keep that smooth, hair-free feeling for a few weeks. With shaving, you will have stubble the next day. Not only does waxing keep hair off long, but it comes in less coarse and thick. Because waxing pulls the hair out with the root, it makes it harder to grow back. Waxing can be better for sensitive skin. Shaving can cause ingrown hairs, reaction to the metal of the razor, and dry your skin. Waxing works like an exfoliator. Skin can feel and look much smoother as the dead skin cells are removed. Will Waxing Hurt? Yes. But it isn’t childbirth. It hurts more in sensitive areas, like the bikini line, inner thigh, underarms, and upper lip. However, once you have been a time or two, you won’t notice it as much. Your skin gets used to it, plus it also depends on the type of wax being used and who is doing your treatment. There are pre and after-care treatments and waxes that are meant to settle around the hair, not on the skin. There can also be redness or bumps, torn skin, or even bleeding. These are rare, but you may also experience more sensitive skin for a few days and more susceptible to sunburn. There can also be allergic reactions, as well. Make sure you tell your aesthetician if you are allergic to something. It may be in the lotions or wax they use without you even knowing it is there.