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Waxing
How to wax your face, chin and upper lip
Brazilian Waxing
Basic facts
An ancient method, one of the few temporary methods still commonly
performed professionally.
Hot wax is applied to the skin, and a strip of cloth or paper is pressed into the preparation. The strip is then quickly pulled away, taking hairs with it.
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Can be done at home ; Fast ; Inexpensive
Disadvantages
Hairs can break off at or below surface
Can be messy
Consistency is difficult to get correct
One must be careful to avoid infecting skin
Costs
$25-$75 for home use kits;
$20-$200 for professional waxing
(based on areas treated)
Background facts
Historical overview :
This method has been around for thousands of years, but in
modern times, waxing has
become more popular than sugaring.
Government regulation :
Many states require a cosmetologist or aesthetician's license
to do hair removal like waxing.
