However, wax hair removal for men has some peculiarities that arise due to the denser and tougher structure of male hair and hair follicles lying deep under the skin, which ultimately complicates the process of their removal, making it painful.
Men's hair tends to grow back quickly, and depilation needs to be done again, thereby ensuring smooth skin for a short time. For the best results in hair removal in hard-to-reach areas and a less painful procedure on delicate areas of the body, men's waxing should be performed by a professional with extensive experience.
Benefits of waxing
Men's waxing has a number of advantages over other types of hair removal:
- the ability to depilate large areas of the skin;
- This method can be used on any part of the body without damaging the skin;
- longer lasting effect of the procedure compared to shaving;
- It is possible to carry out male hair removal both in specialized offices and at home;
- heated wax helps open pores and relieve muscle tension, which reduces the pain of the hair follicle extraction procedure;
- the first manipulations have a short-term effect, but with regular use, the hair structure weakens and it grows much more slowly;
- Usually the wax mixture contains components that relieve irritation and nourish the skin;
- wax usually does not have allergic reactions and is indicated for patients with sensitive skin;
- the cost of this procedure is affordable for most clients.
Why do men need hair removal?
- Aesthetics. Excess hair on the body can leave an imprint on the image as a whole and be regarded as a manifestation of sloppiness.
- Hygiene. Hair on the chest, back, armpits and intimate area retains sweat, causing unpleasant odors and wet spots on clothes.
- Strict requirements for appearance. Smooth skin is especially important for some professions: artists, dancers, athletes, models, public figures.
- The desire to improve the shape and features of the face. With the help of depilation, you can remove hair from certain areas of the cheeks and chin, and correct the bend of the eyebrows.
Preparation for the procedure
Men's waxing requires some preparation and restrictions before it is carried out: for 4-5 days before the procedure, a man should not sunbathe or be in direct sunlight in open clothes; a day before, it is recommended to use a scrub on the areas that will be subject to hair removal - this will prevent ingrowth growing hair. The length of the hairs by the day of the procedure should be approximately 5-8 mm long for optimal capture by the wax composition.
Immediately before the procedure begins, the patient takes a shower without cosmetics or moisturizers, and the specialist diagnoses the condition of the skin and hair, selects wax and preparations for subsequent skin care.
The optimal time for waxing is the evening, since during this period the level of the pain threshold increases, and by the morning the skin will be restored, redness and traces of irritation will significantly decrease.
The first procedures are the most traumatic and painful; they are best entrusted to qualified professionals who can carry out the manipulations quickly, as comfortably and efficiently as possible.
For several days after waxing, it is better not to visit the beach, picnics and active events, since natural irritation and injury to the skin must finally pass and recover in order to avoid discomfort and complications.
Sugaring
This method of hair removal for men is similar to using wax, but has a more gentle effect that gently and painlessly affects the intimate area. Sugar paste effectively destroys and causes almost no allergic reactions, and is easily washed off. The disadvantages of this procedure include pain during treatment, fragility and a high risk of hair ingrown into the skin.
Method of performing wax hair removal for men
The method of performing wax hair removal in men depends on what kind of wax is used - hot or warm.
Hot wax is used for epilation of the face, armpits and groin area, and its main advantage is to steam the hair follicle and remove it with the hair and reduce the pain of the procedure. The hot wax hair removal method consists of the following steps: the skin is treated with an alcohol tonic to cleanse it of impurities and disinfection, talc is applied, then a thick layer of wax heated in a special heater is applied with a wooden spatula in the direction of hair growth.
A few minutes after the wax hardens and stops sticking, the skin should be slightly stretched and the wax should be sharply torn off parallel to the skin in the direction away from you. After treatment of the entire epilated area, the skin is treated with a cooling and soothing agent.
Warm wax is used for epilation of arms, legs, back – large areas of the body. The procedure consists of treating the epilated skin with lotion or epilation foam, followed by applying wax heated in a wax melter to the desired temperature in the direction of hair growth, then placing a paper strip for hair removal on it and, leveling it, “gluing” it to the soft wax.
A few minutes later, after the wax has hardened, the skin should be slightly stretched and the wax strip should be sharply torn off parallel to the skin in the direction away from you. If there are single hairs left in the area, they are removed with the same strip. Under no circumstances should you tear off the strip at a right angle - this is fraught with hematomas and bruises. After hair removal, the skin is treated with a post-depilation product and any remaining wax is removed.
We recommend paying attention to sugaring, which is also well suited for hair removal in men using sugar paste.
Men's waxing and hair removal
Do modern men undergo depilation or hair removal and what methods of hair removal are most suitable for men, says the chief technologist of the Marlene/Sahar beauty salon chain, Anna Trotskaya.
Since ancient times, women have tried to remove unwanted hair from their bodies, but this was not relevant for men. Modern men of the 21st century are increasingly thinking about hair removal, so today it is considered normal for a man to have no hair in his armpits. The deep bikini area is still a controversial issue, but more and more men are starting to remove hair from the bikini area.
Let's look at which methods of depilation/epilation are suitable for men and which are more popular.
We put laser hair removal first. Today, men are inclined towards laser hair removal, since this method is painless and does not take much time. The average course of laser hair removal ranges from 5 to 10 months, it depends on the skin type and hair structure. Each Marlene/Sugar salon has men's specialists who will perform hair removal on any area.
The second method is wax depilation. The male and female body is different: a man's hair is denser and coarser, so not all types of wax are suitable for men. The most popular and suitable material for male depilation is polymer wax. With the help of its innovative technologies, polymer wax, when hardened, tightens the hair and moves away from the skin, thanks to which this wax can be used on intimate areas, including the mucous membrane. Polymer wax is suitable for all areas, including hard-to-reach hair in the nose and ears. Please note that polymer wax is also suitable for the face area, because, as the experience of the Marlene/Sugar chain of beauty salons shows, men have begun to prefer removing unwanted facial hair using depilation rather than using a razor, which solves the issue of skin irritation after shaving.
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The third method of depilation is to remove unwanted hair using sugar. This type of hair removal is not so popular among men, since sugar depilation takes longer and can leave more painful sensations. But nevertheless, sugar has a great advantage: if a man has sensitive skin prone to instant irritation, then it is better to choose this type of material for removing unwanted hair like sugar. However, you will have to be patient a little. This is due to the fact that men's hair is longer, and the moment the sugar rolls off will seem more painful. Therefore, as specialists from the Marlene/Sugar salons advise, the hair length should be no more than 1 cm.
12 years of experience of the masters shows that in men the smoothness effect lasts much longer than in women. This is explained by the fact that when going for depilation, the skin is more prepared than a woman’s, since all layers of a man’s hair have time to grow back, thanks to which the procedure is performed more efficiently. Thus, men come for hair removal less often - once every 1.5-2 months. By the way, sometimes depilation becomes a family procedure, to which the couple comes together.
No special preparation is required for men's waxing/hair removal. The most important thing is that the length of your hair is at least 0.5 cm. In the Marlene/Sugar salons, disposable materials are used for the procedure, all instruments are processed according to SanPin standards. Using only professional cosmetics allows you to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
Attention! Specialist consultation required!
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Skin care after hair removal
After the procedure, it is recommended not to wet the areas where hair removal was performed for 4-6 hours, and it is advisable to wear loose, soft cotton clothing to avoid irritation and injury to the skin. To prevent the occurrence of pustules and red spots, the epilated area should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, Chlorhexidine or Solcoseryl and lubricated with cream with chamomile extract, calendula or tea tree oil.
For the next 3-5 days after the procedure, do not visit the bathhouse, do not take a hot bath or sunbathe; after this time, you can return to your normal lifestyle. After a week, you need to cleanse the skin with a scrub and a hard washcloth.
Subsequently, scrubbing should be repeated periodically and anti-ingrown hair products and a cream to slow down hair growth should be applied to the skin, which will be recommended by a qualified specialist.
Electrolysis
With this method, radical hair destruction is possible. The device uses electric current, which allows the skin to remain smooth for a very long time. It will take several procedures and several months to get a high-quality result (because each hair is processed separately from the other using a thin needle). After the sessions, small wounds remain on the skin, which then disappear. A similar method is used to treat small areas (armpits, neck) and the face (the area where the beard, mustache, sideburns grow).
What are the contraindications to the use of wax hair removal?
Waxing is not performed on men who have skin damage, pustules and inflammatory processes of the skin, viral infectious diseases and exacerbations of herpes. Contraindications to the procedure are bleeding disorders, fever, diabetes mellitus, skin diseases, varicose veins, allergies and individual intolerance to the components of the wax composition for hair removal.
With the correct technology for waxing by the hand of an experienced master, complications in the form of prolonged redness and irritation, burns and bruises are eliminated, and careful skin care after hair removal will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the male body without curly hair. After spending just a few minutes of the procedure, a man will have several weeks of a pleasant feeling of velvety skin, which will be appreciated and complimented by his beloved girlfriend.
Waxing
This method of male hair removal is also popular among consumers. One of the main advantages of the procedure is a clean-shaven area of the face or body, which remains that way for 4 weeks. The structure of the hairs removed from the roots gradually changes: they become thin and do not irritate the skin much. But this method has a significant drawback - the pain that the client experiences when performing it.
- To reduce pain, one day before waxing you should manually exfoliate dead skin cells with a special scrub, brush or washcloth, or shave your hair so that it is not long;
- Before the session, a man should not apply any additional cosmetic oils or creams;
- The best solution would be to leave the artist with dry and clean skin, which he will be pleased to work with. When all the necessary vegetation has been removed, there is no need to treat the skin with substances that contain alcohol.
After some time, some problems may arise in the shaving area (inflammation after ingrown hairs). Exfoliating substances, which are sold in special stores, will help combat this. This procedure is suitable for removing hair from arms or legs, but in more sensitive areas (chest, armpits, intimate area) it can cause irritation.
Combination of painkillers
To obtain a more pronounced analgesic effect, you should combine an anesthetic cream and lidocaine. Masters consider this method to be the best and most often use it.
Today, a consumer can easily afford to carry out the hair removal procedure either at home on their own or in a beauty salon, relying on the skills and knowledge of competent specialists who will offer a line of painkillers for the skin, as well as methods of hair removal. They will be able to carry out this procedure as comfortably and naturally as possible for the client, and the client, after reading this article, will get rid of fear and prejudice and undergo hair removal.
Contraindications
Deep bikini hair removal is not done for men if:
- diabetes mellitus;
- overly sensitive skin;
- close location of capillaries;
- an abundance of moles;
- allergic reactions;
- the presence of wounds and microdamages.
During the recovery period after surgery and illness, it is better to postpone the procedure.
The main thing is not to worry, trust the master. You need to talk if you feel any discomfort, ask for help, or, conversely, if control over the intimate area is lost and an awkward situation is likely to arise. There is no need to be shy or afraid. A few unpleasant minutes are worth a great result. A frank conversation will make the work of specialists easier, so deep bikini hair removal for men can be done faster and more comfortably. You can get acquainted with the cost of the service in advance by asking the price list.
