Is it good to wax your body?

### Key Benefits of Body Waxing **Long-Lasting Smoothness**: Body waxing removes hair from the root, providing smooth results that last 3-5 weeks compared to shaving's 1-3 days. This means significantly less frequent maintenance and more consistent smoothness. **Progressive Hair Reduction**: Regular body waxing damages hair follicles over time, leading to finer, sparser regrowth. Many people notice 30-50% less hair density after 6-12 months of consistent waxing. Hair that does grow back is softer and finer, making subsequent treatments easier and less uncomfortable. **Exfoliation Benefits**: The waxing process removes dead skin cells along with hair, leaving skin smoother and more radiant. This exfoliation can improve skin texture and help prevent ingrown hairs when combined with regular gentle exfoliation between treatments. **Reduced Irritation**: Compared to daily or frequent shaving, waxing typically causes less overall irritation. There's no razor burn, no nicks or cuts, and significantly lower risk of the constant irritation many people experience from shaving multiple body areas regularly. **Time Savings**: While each waxing appointment takes time, the overall time investment is much less than daily body shaving. A full body wax every 4-6 weeks totals 4-8 hours annually, compared to 40-80+ hours for regular body shaving. ### Safety and Professional Standards When performed professionally with proper hygiene, body waxing is very safe: **Hygiene Standards**: Professional salons use fresh wax for each client, single-use applicators (no double-dipping), sanitized treatment beds, and maintain clean environments. **Quality Products**: Professional-grade wax formulated for different body areas ensures effective hair removal with minimized discomfort and skin reaction. **Trained Technique**: Experienced therapists understand proper application, temperature testing, skin protection, and removal techniques that minimize discomfort and maximize results. **Appropriate For**: Most healthy adults can safely enjoy body waxing. The treatment is suitable for arms, legs, back, chest, underarms, and intimate areas. ### Considerations and Contraindications While body waxing is safe for most people, certain conditions require caution or avoidance: **Avoid or Consult Doctor If You Have**: - Active skin infections or open wounds in areas to be waxed - Severe varicose veins - Taking blood thinners or medications like Accutane - Diabetes (consult your doctor first) - Very sensitive skin conditions like severe eczema or psoriasis - Recent sun exposure or sunburn - Allergies to wax ingredients **Temporary Discomfort**: Body waxing does involve some discomfort as hair is removed from the root. The sensation varies by body area - legs and arms typically less sensitive, underarms and intimate areas more sensitive. However, discomfort is brief (seconds per wax pull) and decreases significantly with regular treatments. **Initial Cost**: Professional body waxing costs more than razors upfront, though many find the time savings and superior results justify the expense. Full body waxing typically ranges £60-120 depending on areas covered. ### What to Expect from Full Body Waxing A comprehensive full body wax typically includes: - Arms (half or full) - Legs (half or full) - Underarms - Back and shoulders (if desired) - Chest and stomach (if desired) - Intimate areas (bikini line, Brazilian, or Hollywood as preferred) The treatment takes 90-150 minutes depending on areas covered and hair density. Results last 3-5 weeks, with progressively finer regrowth over time with regular treatments. Immediately after waxing, expect slight redness that subsides within hours to a day. Skin feels smooth and looks hair-free. For the first 24-48 hours, avoid heat (hot baths, saunas), intense exercise, sun exposure, and tight clothing to allow skin to recover. ### Who Benefits Most from Body Waxing Body waxing is particularly beneficial for: - **Athletes and swimmers**: Less friction, improved performance, easier to see muscle definition - **Those with excessive body hair**: Regular waxing progressively reduces density - **People prone to razor burn**: Waxing eliminates daily irritation from shaving - **Busy professionals**: Time savings from less frequent maintenance - **Anyone seeking smoothness**: Consistently smooth skin for weeks at a time

**Available at Newcastle location**: - **Newcastle City Centre**: Comprehensive body waxing services in private, comfortable treatment rooms with experienced therapists. **Our Body Waxing Services**: - Full Body Wax: £80-120 | 90-150 minutes - Half Legs: £18-22 | 20-30 minutes - Full Legs: £25-30 | 30-40 minutes - Half Arms: £12-15 | 15-20 minutes - Full Arms: £18-22 | 20-25 minutes - Underarms: £8-10 | 10-15 minutes - Back: £25-30 | 25-35 minutes - Chest: £20-25 | 20-30 minutes [Book Your Body Waxing Appointment - Experience Long-Lasting Smoothness]