Recognizing the type

Waxing is a pattern of semi-permanent hair removal by pulling hair from the roots. Hair that has beenwax won't grow back for 2-9 weeks. Some parts of the body that require wax are the eyebrows, face, bikini, armpits, arms, back, belly and legs. If waxing done regularly, there will be the possibility of hair disappearing permanently.

In general waxing practiced simply by applying the wax mixture over the skin. Then put a towel or gauze on it, press it, then pull it immediately in the direction of hair growth. However, there are also waxing who do not use a technique like the above. In certain cases, especially for those with sensitive skin color, waxing done without using tools such as towels or cloth, but this requires permission from a beautician in advance. Here are the types of waxing which are divided into 3 groups.

Types of waxing based on texture

Hard wax

This is a type waxing which let the wax dry and harden after being applied. After that, the beautician begins to remove the wax from your skin using your fingers. A good quality wax should not stick to your skin except to your hair. Therefore, hard wax can be used on sensitive skin.

Soft wax

Soft wax also commonly referred to as wax strips. The waxy texture is similar to honey when heated. After heating, the wax is spread on the skin carefully, it can also form a preferred image or symbol. Then after that, the candle is covered with gauze. The cloth is then pulled out together with the attached hair.

Weakness soft wax is that it cannot pull out the ingrown hair. However, it is practically used over large areas such as the legs, back, or arms. Keep in mind that before spreading the wax onto the skin, it is a good idea to apply powder to reduce the risk of skin pulling.

Sugar wax

Type wax It is ideal for people with sensitive skin types, because sugar wax using natural ingredients to remove hair. The combination of ingredients such as sugar, lemon juice, honey and heated water creates a sticky texture. Besides being easy to set up, wax This type is safe for all skin types because all the ingredients used are natural.

The types of waxing are based on the temperature

Hot wax

There are several types hot wax which we often find like soft wax and hard wax which we discussed above. Regardless of the type, they all work the same way.

The wax is preheated to melt. Once liquid, wax is applied over the skin. Then pull it out only by hand (if using hard wax) or use gauze (if using soft wax).

Since the wax only sticks to your hair, you can pull it in the opposite direction of hair growth using a sudden motion.

Cold wax

Cold wax especially designed for home use. The wax is on the pull strip that you bought. You just need to warm the strip by rubbing it between your palms so that the wax adheres to the hair properly. The way to use it is to place the wax face down, then press it towards the hair growth. After that pull from the opposite direction.

Types of waxing based on style

Waxing has a variety of specific styles, especially forwaxing in the female area. To serve the various demands of women, then bikini wax has many styles, such as:

Triangle trim

This style leaves a triangular shape in your hair that you won't see in a bathing suit. Meanwhile, the hair around the triangle is cleaned.

American waxing

This is a common style on bikini wax because this includes removing all the hair that will show when you wear a bikini. The amount of hair to remove depends on what kind of bikini you are wearing. The remaining hair is also trimmed. Another name for this style is bikini line wax.

French waxing

This style removes much more hair compared to american wax. This involves the entire hair from the front to the area between the front and back. Unlike brazilian wax, the back hair is not removed. However, if you wish, you can leave a vertical line at the front of the hair. This hairline can be referred to as landing strip.

Brazilian waxing

This style represents bikini wax complete, as she removes all the hair in the bikini line from front to back. This is perfect for those of you who want to remove all front and back hair. You can also refer to this style as hollywood wax or sphinx bikini wax.