Can men wax their face?

People usually prefer waxing to remove unwanted hair all around the face. It has proven to be the most effective and lasting technique of hair removal for people regardless of their gender or age.The main concern regarding waxing for some people is, can men wax their face?  Face wax can be done as a quick clean up around the beard, lip and brow or to even completely remove unwanted hair for men in order to get that perfectly groomed look.People in their teenage years can also choose to wax their face.

Now why is waxing considered a better option for men? 

There are various reasons behind why people choose this method to remove their unwanted hair;  following are some examples which convince us why waxing is the superior option.

• 1: It can save time as the hair doesn’t grow back quickly; compared to shaving it lasts at least a week more, thus leaving the skin smooth and free from unwanted hair for a longer period of time.
• 2: Through regular waxing you can eventually reduce hair growth and make your hair grow back thinner.
• 3: Waxing improves the skin texture by removing the dead skin cells and leaving the skin exfoliated and smooth. 
• 4: You can avoid the issue of ingrown hair, as waxing removes the hair from the root, thus proven to be beneficial for people trying to avoid ingrown hair.
• 5: Waxing is the safer way to remove hair, as through shaving you can accidently cut yourself or cause razor burn by irritation on the skin.
• 6: Waxing reduces the chances of itching even after the hair starts growing back unlike shaving.
• 7:It helps in stimulating circulation which boosts skin cell growth and collagen production.
• 8: Using skin care products after waxing can make them work more effectively as the hair is removed from the root and the products can now easily reach the skin surface.
• 9: Waxing is considered a better option for people with sensitive skin.
• 10: Lastly, for more precision, waxing is a better option. For example when people like a certain shape for their brows, they can actually achieve their desired look more easily through waxing the area.

However, there are some side effects to waxing

• 1: It can cause irritation since the skin on your face is thinner and more sensitive as compared to the skin on your body. Even with high quality waxes, you can strip away healthy skin cells. This makes your skin more prone to developing rashes, bumps and ingrown hair.
• 2: It can cause sun sensitivity, however, we cannot blame waxing for this as after every type of hair removal technique your skin requires time to heal.
• 3: It can be quite painful. 
• 4: Can be costly if you get it done from a professional instead of at home.
• 5: Takes more time as compared to other hair removal techniques.
• 6: Can cause ingrown hair. 
• 7: Can compromise the epidermis and weaken the skin barrier.

 Keeping in mind all these side effects we look for other ways of hair removal; people often question, is waxing or threading better for the face?  While people with sensitive skin prefer threading as it works better for them, most beauty professionals recommend waxing as the better option.

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Types of waxes: 

Men who want to try waxing with little to no knowledge regarding it always question which wax do they use as a beginner?  Or which type of wax is best for the face? Or can you use hard wax on your face? The answer to this query depends on the type of hair growth you have.

Hard wax:

hard wax works by hardening on skin after applied, according to experts, hard wax is an easier and quicker way to get rid of hair around the underarms and face. It is also suggested to people with thicker hair growth, it has proven to effectively reduce hair growth and make the hair thinner over a period of time if consistency is maintained.

Soft wax:

soft wax is applied with a waxing spatula before being removed with a strip. It is suited for larger areas such as arms and legs.

What parts of the face can men wax?

 It mainly depends on how sensitive your skin is, for example some people choose to wax specific areas around their face because the other parts are sensitive to it and might get irritated. The most common area of sensitivity is the cheek and forehead; in order to understand what works for your face you will have to do a patch test first.

Does face waxing loosen skin?

There is this famous myth regarding face waxing which suggests that it results in loose skin. Is it true? No, in fact regular waxing can improve your skin texture and elasticity; the skin around the area of waxing is held tightly during the pull which ensures no unnecessary harm is caused. 

How often can men wax thier face?

As the hair usually grows back in the time span of 2 to 3 weeks, you should wax according to it. However the hair grows back sooner or later than that for some people and they prefer to wax according to it which is perfectly fine as waxing does no harm to the skin and you can wax your body or face hair every week too if that works better for you.

What to do after waxing your face?

You should wash your face with cold water, direct ice is not recommended but you can use ice wrapped in a clean towel after washing your face. Avoid going into the sun for at least 12 hours and do not use hot water on the skin. Avoid touching the face unnecessarily and definitely not with unclean hands as the pores are comparatively larger thus bacteria or dust can enter and cause acne.

   What to use after waxing your face? 

You can use the following items on your skin after a waxing session to avoid/prevent or treat bumps:

• 1: aloe vera 
• 2: cold water
• 3: lose clothes
• 4: sugar scrub 
• 5: tea tree essential oil
• 6: apple cider vinegar 

These measures can help in soothing your skin and in producing the best results.

In conclusion men can also wax their face as this is a better and easier way to get rid of unwanted hair and make the skin soft and glowy. although it is a difficult process to get waxed, however the more often it is done the easier it gets.

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