Bikini waxing is the process of removing the hair in and around pubic area. It has been a popular hair removal technique for women. It prevents the pubic hair from being visible form the edges of the bikini. This technique also involves removal of hair from all the areas covered by the bikini. Off Late, their are reports that this technique is catching up in metro sexual males as well. They are spending up to $100 dollars to undergo this technique of waxing. This article tries to understand how this technique will be beneficial in males.
“We have definitely had men requesting this (Bikini Waxing)“
– Michelle Serniuk, Waxing specialist, Beyond Day Spa, Hackensack University Medical Center.
Bikini Waxing in Males
- The pubic hair is thicker and coarse
- To remove such hair, a special type of wax called bee wax is used
- It is a natural wax produced in the bee hives of the honey bees is mixed with a substance called tall oil
- It is a sticky oil, yellow and black in color, obtained from wood pulp
- This mixture is applied on the hair and small strips of cloth are used to cover them
- The wax allowed to harden for a while. When the cloth is pulled off, it removes the hair from its roots
- The process involves discomfort or pain which lasts for nearly a week
- Cyclists, swimmers, models and bodybuilders, who undergo this technique often, prefer using some anesthetics to reduce the pain
Prevention to follow while Bikini waxing:
- The area surrounding the genitals is the most sensitive region in a Male’s body
- Special attention should be paid while this technique of hair removal is followed to avoid irritation
- Wax can cause allergy to some people. A check up technique called the patch test before the process will be beneficial
- It is advisable to first trim or cut the hair before undergoing this process
- The process should be done twice or thrice in a year only
- The hair do not grow in the waxed region for 3 to 8 weeks
- The growth rate of hair and its strength decreases over the time
- This allows less trials of this technique
- Though home waxing kits are available, the process should always be performed by a licensed cosmetologist
- People who are sensitive to infection, suffer from poor circulation, diabetes and varicose veins should not try this technique
Unwanted Hair Removal for Men
The methods for hair removal range from shaving to tweezing to waxing, but it takes a bit of experimenting to realize which is best suited for individuals.
Face Fuzz problems
- Most men are content with the time-honored method of removing facial hair, which is shaving; this morning (or evening, for some) ritual requires basic hand coordination and equipment for shaving extends to a quality razor, blades/electric razor, shaving cream, moisturizer and warm water. Grooming experts recommend that men should wet the facial hair with warm water and then proceed with slow, short strokes of the razor in the direction of hair growth for the best results
- Men with a love for beards or mustaches may invest in a trimmer to keep these prized possessions in ship-shape, or for keeping unwanted ear or nostril hair in control
- For excessive, overgrown or stray eyebrow hair, tweezing or waxing are the preferred methods and fast too. A handy hint is to keep a little ice nearby and rub along the plucked/waxed area to minimize swelling or redness. A good moisturizer afterwards helps refresh and hydrate the skin after unwanted hair removal for men
Waxing and Waning methods
Swimmers, bodybuilders and public figures often prefer to remove body hair before a public appearance or event while other regular guys too like the option of keeping their backs, legs and chests hairless. Waxing is popular as it keeps unwanted hair away longer than other methods. A home-use waxing kit, with full instructions or the convenience offered at grooming salons by professionals is options for waxing. For home-wax users, men are warned: the wax needs to be properly heated, but not too hot and a small area needs to be tested for allergic reactions first.
- Waxing strips must be dry and care taken to always pull against the direction of hair growth
- Irritated, chapped or sunburned skin/skin with cuts must never be waxed until it heals
- Waxing should be avoided for areas that have moles/warts
- Diabetic men or those suffering circulation problems should look for alternative methods of unwanted hair removal as waxing is not advisable for them
Special Laser treatments, Bleaching, Epilators and Depilatory creams
- Laser treatments for unwanted hair removal for men is an expensive though very effective option and the most long lasting of all methods
- Bleaching is another alternative for unwanted hair removal and effects usually last about two or three weeks. This method uses creams and powders that lighten the hair closer to skin tone, making body hair less visible
- Depilatory Creams/lotions smooth and moisturize the skin after removing hair and are easy to use and not painful as waxing or laser treatments. The effects last about a week
- Epilators yank out the hair from the roots but may be painful for those with sensitive skin, though the results last 6 weeks or so