All about facial hair removal for men using wax

Depilation of beards in men with wax, the use of elos hair removal technology, all these manipulations have a common goal - to rid a man’s face of unwanted hair. If some time ago it was difficult to imagine a man who would visit a beauty salon to remove hair or carry out this procedure on his own, now the situation has changed dramatically. Today, many representatives of the stronger sex perform beard depilation in order to maintain the feeling of smooth facial skin for a long time. Let's consider the features of preparation, conduct and further care of the skin during waxing of stubble.

Preparation

The beard has always been a symbol of strength, masculinity, wisdom, and experience. The larger, longer, thicker it was, the more valuable its owner was to the opposite sex, as having great masculine strength. This opinion is not far from the truth; thick stubble grows in those men who have high levels of the male sex hormone called testosterone, which also affects other areas of male health.

Today, not all men prefer to wear thick stubble; some tidy it up with fashionable haircuts in barbershops, while others prefer to completely remove all facial hair.

Modern cosmetology offers men many ways to easily combat unwanted hair. Conventionally, all methods are divided into two types:

1. Epilation: the impact on the follicles occurs using electric current and laser radiation. A targeted and direct effect on the hair follicles leads to the hair shaft disappearing forever. These procedures are expensive and have many contraindications that do not allow the manipulation to be performed on every person. To obtain the desired effect, you will have to carry out not one, but several procedures.
2. Depilation: gives a temporary effect because it does not affect the follicles, pulling only the hair shaft to the surface. These methods include working with wax, special chemical creams, and sugar paste. There are also contraindications here, but slightly fewer, and the cost of the procedure is more affordable than modern hair removal techniques.

The first experience of stubble depilation should be carried out strictly in a beauty salon; here the vegetation is tough, which increases the likelihood of serious injuries and microcracks in the skin.

There is no universal technique that would suit all men without exception. Some note severe pain during waxing, others believe that the use of creams is not very effective. In general, it is better to try each procedure on yourself and choose which one is suitable for further use. All people are different; what will hurt one person may only bring minor discomfort to another.

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If a man has sensitive skin, it is better to prefer sugar paste. This is due to the fact that it does not heat up too much, so the likelihood of getting a burn or other injury is not high. If the epidermis does not have obvious problems, waxing can be done; it works well with hard stubble.

Despite the obvious advantage of this technique, it is not allowed to be used by all people. There is a list of conditions in which the procedure is prohibited.

Contraindications for waxing:

• the presence of ulcers, pimples, burns, cuts at the site of future exposure;
• diabetes;
• disturbances in the normal rate of blood clotting;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• frequent changes in blood pressure levels;
• exacerbation of herpetic infection on the face (there is a possibility that the infection will spread widely);
• individual intolerance to wax components.

Before carrying out male depilation, you cannot do without special preparation:

1. For 5 days, stop tanning, both in a solarium and in direct sunlight.
2. A day before, use a scrub to cleanse the surface of the face from keratinized particles of the epidermis. This will help prevent the problem of ingrown hairs.
3. Grow the bristles to a length of 5 to 8 mm, this is exactly what is needed for optimal capture of vegetation by the waxy substance.
4. Before the procedure, take a shower without using any kind of cosmetics.

Experts advise carrying out manipulations in the evening, when the level of the pain threshold increases, which reduces discomfort. In addition, overnight the skin will be restored, irritation and redness will decrease, and other traces of the treatment will disappear.

The most traumatic are the first procedures, so it is recommended to entrust them to professionals who have the necessary experience and qualifications so that the manipulations performed are as comfortable, painless, and effective as possible.

Contraindications

Beard depilation in men cannot be done with wax if:

• scratches, cuts and other damage are observed in the treatment area;
• there are any skin diseases, acne, herpes;
• there are large moles or warts (as a last resort, you can carefully remove hairs, bypassing these formations);
• The client has an exacerbation of diabetes mellitus or other diseases accompanied by a blood clotting problem.

Video: waxing, men's

You can see beard removal with wax by watching the following video.

Self-application of wax is carried out as follows:

1. Carefully read the instructions supplied with the product.
2. Heating the wax in a wax melter until it reaches 42 degrees.
3. Cleansing the facial skin with cool water, applying lotion that will remove excess oil from the surface of the face. If after 5 minutes the lotion is not completely absorbed, remove the excess with a paper napkin.
4. Covering the affected area with a thin layer of talc.
5. Apply a preheated composition in the direction of hair growth.
6. Smoothing special paper strips over the surface of the wax.
7. Removing the wax strip with a sharp movement directed against the growth of the bristles.
8. Treatment of the skin with a special soothing cream.

To prevent the development of common complications, you should follow important recommendations immediately after the procedure and for several days after it.

NOSE AND EARS

Another aesthetic problem that can be solved with wax is nasal hair removal. Why such complexity if you can take tweezers or scissors?

Plucking nose hair with tweezers is strictly prohibited. According to otolaryngologists, open pores can easily become infected, which in turn can cause acne. Another danger is ingrown hairs. They are easy to notice on the surface of the body, but not in the nose. Finally, with wax you will have to endure the pain for a few seconds, but with tweezers the “pleasure” will stretch.

Hair in the ears begins to grow much later and does not bother men until a certain time. This is due to the deposition of cholesterol, which increases with age and leads to hair growth in “unusual” places. Therefore, experts advise that the first step is to be examined by a cardiologist if you are faced with this problem.

As for ear hair removal itself, the main principle here is “do no harm.” This is the type of depilation that you definitely cannot do yourself: you can hit the eardrum or get into the ear canal. Of course, an experienced master will not allow this.

Care for men's skin after the procedure

A clean-shaven face is an aesthetic reference for the stronger sex. However, it is difficult to achieve constant smoothness with just daily repetition of the shaving procedure; it is much more convenient to carry out the facial waxing procedure. To ensure that your facial skin looks good after the procedure and is not bothered by the side effects of waxing, it is important to take proper care of it.

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Rules for after waxing:

• daily moisturizing by applying a special composition that does not create the feeling of a greasy film;
• a ban on tanning in a solarium under open sunlight, otherwise the risk of pigmentation of the epidermis increases;
• For the first three days, visiting the sauna, bathhouse, and public swimming pool is prohibited.

Following simple care recommendations and performing the procedure correctly are all the basics for maintaining smooth and healthy skin for 4 weeks.

What it is?

You can get rid of a beard with a razor (shave), but there is another way. Beard hair removal is a modern method of removing unwanted hair on the face and collar area, which provides a long-lasting effect and can be performed in several ways:

• sugaring;
• laser hair removal;
• classic depilation.

These procedures are absolutely harmless for a healthy person and can only improve the quality of life, but, like every beauty service, hair removal has a number of contraindications :

• diabetes;
• allergy to the components of the procedure;
• rosacea on the face (dilated blood vessels);
• the presence of viral infectious diseases;
• herpes;
• acne , ulcers, boils;
• any violation of the integrity of the skin.

How to reduce skin inflammation?

To reduce the severity of possible skin irritation after depilation, you can:

• treat the face after the procedure with Chlorhexidine, Solcoseryl, Actovegin;
• wipe the skin with alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to reduce the number and severity of red dots and prevent the development of pustular rashes;
• use ready-made creams or decoctions with chamomile, calendula, and aloe.

Which sugaring technique is better to choose?

Hair removal of a beard, mustache and other areas of skin in men can be performed using 3 sugaring techniques:

• Manual. The impact on the skin is carried out exclusively with the hands, and the specialist does not use additional tools.
• Bandage. After applying the caramel, the master places a strip of fabric or paper. This bandage is also used when removing the strip.
• Spatula. Application and removal of caramel is carried out using a special spatula.

The choice of sugaring technique often depends on the skill of the specialist, the area of ​​impact and the characteristics of the paste. Often, when treating areas on the face, spatula and bandage techniques are used due to the purity of the procedure.

Consequences of permanent hair removal

Depilation should be carried out only by professionals; you can undertake this procedure yourself only after some time, when the course of all manipulations and the peculiarities of their implementation are clear.

Correctly performed depilation makes it possible to correct the shape of the beard, without the need to trim the stubble several times a week. Despite the many positive aspects, waxing has a number of side effects.

1. The occurrence of irritation, redness: to avoid such consequences, it is necessary to use a high-quality composition, be sure to apply talc, and treat the skin with a soothing agent upon completion of the manipulations. It is necessary to use only wax specifically designed for this part of the body to treat the surface of the face. If you do not follow this rule, the likelihood of receiving mechanical damage to the surface of the face increases.
2. Ingrown hair shafts: Ingrown hairs most often accompany a waxing procedure. This is due to the fact that the stubble on the face has a rigid, wavy structure. Therefore, it is difficult to remove, during which individual elements can break off, which is why they begin to grow. Even following all the basic rules for working with wax does not guarantee that this problem can be avoided.
3. Getting a soft tissue burn: working with high temperatures is not safe. If the manipulation is not carried out by a professional, there is a risk of injury. The likelihood of injury increases when the substance overheats, which must be carefully avoided.
4. Painful sensations: the procedure is always accompanied by unpleasant sensations, because it is associated with the removal of vegetation along with the roots. The procedure will be especially unpleasant for people with sensitive skin types.
5. The occurrence of bruises: such a problem can only arise from a specialist who does not have the proper level of qualifications. However, the bruises here are minor and do not spoil the general appearance of the man.

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Despite some side effects, if the master did not damage the hair structure during the manipulations , most problems can be avoided.

Process technology

The optimal hair length for beard depilation in men is 3-5 mm. It will not be possible to capture shorter hairs. Too long hair is the other undesirable extreme. Trying to remove them will complicate the job and cause severe pain to the client. Therefore, if a man comes to the procedure with a grown beard, trim it to the desired length.

Let's look at beard depilation for men with wax step by step.

1. Treat your face thoroughly before depilation. First you need to prepare the skin for the procedure, remove dust, dirt, and excess moisture. To do this, you can use a special micellar tonic or cleansing gel. Then you should apply talc, which reduces the adhesion of the skin to the wax. It will create a thin protective layer that does not interfere with the easy capture of hairs.
2. Do not apply the material to half of the face at once, especially if the person comes for hair removal for the first time. The procedure can be very painful. Therefore, it is better to treat the face in small areas to reduce discomfort.
3. Stretch the skin well. This will minimize the risk of damage. In this case, special attention should be paid to this, since the skin on the face is more delicate and sensitive than on the body.
4. Close the procedure correctly. Elseda “Antistress” powder with hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects is excellent for these purposes. The product normalizes PH, soothes the skin, and restores natural protective functions.

Consequences of improper skin care

You can get unpleasant consequences not only after performing the procedure incorrectly, but also due to irrational care (or its complete absence) for the skin:

• painful manipulations, as well as a sore sensation that persists for a couple of hours;
• irritation in the form of red dots that remain for up to two days;
• breaking off hairs near the very mouth of the follicle, when the bristles are not removed from the root, for this reason the hairs grow very quickly, appearing on the surface of the face after 3 days;
• the appearance of hematomas, abrasions, especially on thin skin (if it is not stretched or properly fixed during manipulation);
• ingrown hairs, which often appear if a man does not use scrubs or special lotions after waxing between waxing procedures;
• the appearance of a rash of pustules at the site of stubble removal.

If you maintain proper care after the waxing procedure and contact a qualified professional, then most problems can be avoided for a long time, enjoying the smooth surface of your face.

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.

Paste for sugaring stubble for men

The paste used can be made independently. Classic caramel contains only water, sugar, lemon juice or acid. In salons, the master uses purchased pastes, which may include additional components that care for the skin.

There are 3 main types of caramel:

• Soft. This composition is well suited for treating hands or feet due to its easy distribution over large areas.
• Average or universal. The paste has a medium density, which allows it to be used in various areas.
• Dense. Caramel has a dense texture for removing coarse hair.

Pastes can be mixed during operation to obtain maximum results. Their choice depends not only on the area of ​​exposure, but also on the temperature and humidity in the room.