There are different ways to remove hair from your legs. One of the common methods is waxing. So, in this post, we will discuss everything about waxing legs.
Waxing Legs pros and cons. Everything has its pros and cons, and so does Waxing! If you ask me to tell one common pro and cons of Waxing – I will say hair regrowth time and pain. Waxing literally removes hair from the root. Thus, it takes quite some time to regrow. Meanwhile, you will have awful pain waxing your hair. I know what it feels.
So, let’s talk in detail about it!
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Waxing Legs Pros And Cons
Pros:
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Hair Regrowth
Who wants a hairy leg? Nobody, right!
And I even don’t want to shave or wax my legs frequently. I want to have smooth legs for a long time.
Is it possible? Indeed it is possible. The first option is laser treatment. It is quite expensive. But if you are lacking money you can try waxing.
Waxing lasts 2-3 weeks.
Comparing Waxing with shaving – you will find one of the advantages of Waxing is indeed hair regrowth time.
Shaving won’t even last one week. There is a reason for this. Shaving only removes hair up to the skin part. On the other hand, Waxing removes hair from all the way to its root.
Thus, If you are waxing, hair needs to be grown from its root, and it takes some time in comparison to shaving that grows from the skin part.
You will have smooth skin for more than two weeks, and you can enjoy your day out without rushing to shave or trim your hair.
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No ingrown hair
Ingrown hair is painful, and I don’t want to suffer from it. Never!
In my experience, shaving causes ingrown hair a lot. You shave your hair – the skin gets smooth, and it’s not the end.
A problem arises when hair gets twisted below the skin surface. You will feel it once you have it. And I suggest you not to feel it. For so, you need to follow some best approach to shaving.
Some tips for shaving
- Exfoliate your skin first
- Shaving against the grain
- Use sharp blade
- Apply shaving cream
- Gently shave your skin
Waxing won’t let you suffer from ingrown hair because it completely removes hair from its root.
There is not even a single chance of having twisted hair below the skin part. Ultimately, you will have the best skin ever!
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Remove Dead Skin Cells
Your skin is comprised of different layers. Dead skin cells build-up due to a lack of moisture in your foot. It is also formed if you don’t take care of, exfoliate, and scrub your foot.
It can lead to breakouts, grimy dead, and cracked feet…Thus, you need to get rid of it.
On the course of waxing legs, it removes dead skin cells. It is one of the advantages that come along with Waxing.
But we will also check some other ways to remove dead skin cells from your legs.
- Using Foot Scrub
- You can buy the genuine foot scrub and apply gently into your foot using your palm or using foot scrub brush
- Using Epsom salt soak
- You can also use Epsom salt to remove dead skin cells from your legs. For so, you can create Epsom salt soak by pouring 1/2 cup of salt into a bathtub full of warm water.
- Then you can relax your foot into it for half an hour.
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Faster
If you are waxing for the first time, it takes quite more time. It happens to everybody and applies to me too.
But after doing it for some time, it won’t take you much like the first attempt.
Comparing it with shaving, Waxing is a speedy process.
Shaving is slow and hectic. Sometimes, it is difficult to shave in hard to reach areas like the back of your legs…
Meanwhile, Waxing makes it feel easy.
Cons:
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Pain
Even if I’m ready for Waxing, I’m quite afraid of its pain. It gives the pain that touches your heart. The skin turns red, and sometimes tears may fall apart. I’m not lying – its the truth
Pain is inevitable, but the outcome of pain is fruitful.
Once you wax, you can live freely for 2 to 3 weeks without touching your legs.
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Infection due to pores
I won’t say it happens always. But noticeably, you can feel it. While waxing, your pores get opened, and there is a bit risk of having infection through it.
Yet, it is argued that Waxing causes less allergy in comparison to using epilators and shaving. There is a possibility of having an infection.
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Irritation
Especially, I feel itchiness after waxing. You might also feel it. But the amazing fact is that it won’t last long.
I feel it for a day or so. It might last longer for you. But if you feel difficult or lasts longer than usual, you must seek medical advice.
Note: You will also observe Redness and bump in your skin.
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Uncomfortable
If you are waxing by yourself – you won’t feel uncomfortable. But, if you are being waxed by some other professionals, you will definitely feel uncomfortable.
You are being touched by some unknown, and it is the reason to become uncomfortable.
Despite the uncomfortable feelings, the professionals will get the job done with the best lasting result.
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Costly
Waxing is affordable, yet it is costlier than shaving. If you are waxing by yourself, it saves you money. But if you prefer professionals or some Brazilian wax, it costs you more.
Some FAQ
Is it better to shave or wax your legs?
It depends! If you want a long-lasting effect, then you need to wax. If you want affordable treatment and feel comfortable with others, you can shave your legs.
How long does it last when you wax your legs?
Waxing lasts up to 3-4 weeks.
Is Leg Waxing Worth it?
If you aren’t afraid to feel pain and won’t be discomfort by others, it is definitely worth it.
Conclusion
I know Waxing is painful, but if you dare to do Waxing – it will definitely give you the best result. Your skin looks bright and shiny. On top of that, you won’t need to do it frequently. Once you wax your legs, it lasts longer, and you can walk freely in your shorts.
But if you are a shy person and feel discomfort, shaving and epilators is the better option for you.
These are the pros and cons of Waxing, and we have also tried to mention the pros and cons of shaving, but we will discuss that part in more detail in future posts.
I hope you liked it. If you have any queries, feel free to drop your comments.
