Leg Waxing vs. Shaving For Women

Both shaving and waxing are methods of hair removal used by men and women. Women are more eager to remove body hair as it is one of the criteria of beauty. Men who sport the metro sexual look go in for chest and leg hair removal. In winter it can be given the go by but in summer it becomes essential. High temperatures mean that people wear shorts, skirts and other light apparel, exposing more skin. According to fashion this must be smooth and hairless if you want to flaunt it on the beach or in daily life.

Legs shaving is the easier of the two options and can be done at home. A gel or cream is needed to moisturise the area to be shaved. Use warm water to spread it. A disposable razor or one in which the blade can be changed can be used. The blade must be sharp or it will not cut hair properly and you will repeatedly have to scrape with it. Keep dipping the razor in cold water and shaking it gently to remove hair which get stuck in it.

It can be used for shaving arms, legs, armpits, chest and bikini area. Be extra cautious not to press hard when going over bones or you will get a nick. Just glide the razor smoothly. In case of a cut use a little antiseptic solution on cotton wool and apply pressure on the cut. By shaving hair is cut at the surface and will grow fairly quickly.

For legs waxing, do it yourself waxing strips are available in the market. Rub them a little and use them to remove hair. Instructions are given on the pack. Conventional waxing is a longer process. Wax is available both as hot and cold wax. It contains sugar as the main ingredient.

Cold wax can be applied directly while the other has to be warmed to liquidise it. Spread it with a spatula on the area to be waxed in the direction of the hair. This must be done quickly and the wax layer should not be too thick. Take strips of cotton cloth and place them over the wax. Press them and then remove the hair in one quick motion against the growth of hair. Strips should be changed as they get soiled. They can be washed, dried and reused. This can be done at home or in a salon. Hair is removed at the roots and takes some time to grow back

For inaccessible areas and those which you cannot see, a salon visit both for shaving and waxing will be necessary. When removing hair from the bikini area it may be embarrassing to get it done from a worker and you may want to do it in the privacy of your home. Talcum powder or a soothing cream can be applied on the skin if it gets red or irritated.