Shaving, hair removal creams, bleaching, and other at-home solutions for unwanted hair can cause skin irritation as well as the rapid appearance of stubble. For those with thicker, darker hair, stubble may even appear within the same day as shaving. Both waxing and threading offer longer-lasting results and eliminate the irritation seen with other hair removal methods. Waxing is effective for both the face and body, while threading is most often used for hair removal on the face. Both methods remove hair from the root, which results in regrowth that’s softer and finer than you’ll see with shaving—because shaving blunts the hair follicle, regrowth appears thicker and darker. Shaving can also stimulate new hair growth, whereas repeated sessions of waxing or threading will have you seeing less and less unwanted hair over time.
El Con Health and Wellness can help you choose the right hair removal option for your skin and hair type. If you’re interested in permanent hair removal, we also offer laser hair removal among our skin rejuvenation services. However, waxing and threading are more versatile and provide a suitable option for areas that aren’t ideal for laser treatment, such as the eyebrows.
Hair waxing involves applying warm wax to the skin, which then hardens and grips hair tightly, so it’s pulled out from the root as the wax strip is removed. Wax can be applied to large or small areas, making it ideal for any part of the face or body where you have unwanted hair growth. Waxing leaves the skin soft and smooth, because it provides indirect exfoliation and peels away dead skin and oils from the surface. After hair is removed, the skin is treated with a soothing moisturizer to calm and soften the skin. At El Con Health and Wellness, we use all-natural wax formulations that are gentle on the skin and cause no adverse effects or lasting irritation. However, you may feel some brief discomfort during the waxing treatment—typically waxing becomes more tolerable as you do it more often.
Hair waxing is recommended at intervals of about 6-8 weeks, depending on the rate of your hair growth. You do need to have enough growth for the wax to grip onto, so the hair can be effectively removed.
Threading is an ancient form of hair removal that originated in Central Asia. It is suitable for all hair types, even for those with thicker hair growth on the face. Many people love threading for brow shaping because it is an incredibly precise method when performed by properly trained estheticians. It’s also great for the upper lip, chin, and cheeks. In addition, some people find threading less irritating than waxing. Threading for hair removal shouldn’t be confused with PDO threads, which is an injectable anti-aging treatment that you can learn more about here. [**link to PDO threads page**]
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