Is it good to wax your entire face?

### Who Benefits Most from Full Face Waxing Full face waxing makes the most sense for specific situations: **Hormonal Hair Growth**: Women with PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, or other hormonal conditions often develop facial hair across multiple areas—upper lip, chin, cheeks, sideburns. Full face waxing addresses everything comprehensively. **Genetic Predisposition**: Some people simply grow more facial hair genetically. Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian backgrounds often correlate with overall facial hair requiring comprehensive removal. **Peach Fuzz Coverage**: Even fine vellus hair (peach fuzz) creates texture and can affect makeup application. Full face waxing removes this, creating ultra-smooth canvas for cosmetics. **Time Efficiency**: If you're already waxing 3-4 facial areas individually, full face waxing combines everything into one 30-minute appointment, saving time and potentially money. ### The Exfoliation Advantage Full face waxing delivers comprehensive skin benefits beyond hair removal: **Dead Skin Removal**: Wax lifts away dead cells across your entire face, revealing brighter, fresher skin underneath—similar to a gentle peel. **Improved Product Absorption**: Smooth, exfoliated skin absorbs skincare products more effectively than textured, hair-covered skin. **Makeup Application**: Makeup glides on smoothly over hair-free, exfoliated skin, creating flawless application and longer-lasting wear. **Radiant Complexion**: The combined hair removal and exfoliation creates noticeably glowing, smooth skin that many describe as their face's "best version." At Mesmerising Beauty, clients consistently comment on how bright and smooth their facial skin looks after full face waxing—benefits that targeted area waxing delivers less comprehensively. ### When Targeted Waxing Makes More Sense Full face waxing isn't universally necessary. Consider targeted areas instead if: **Isolated Hair Growth**: If you only have noticeable hair on upper lip and nowhere else, full face waxing treats more than necessary. **Minimal Peach Fuzz**: Some people have virtually invisible vellus hair that doesn't bother them aesthetically or practically. **Sensitive Skin**: Very sensitive facial skin might tolerate waxing small areas but react poorly to extensive coverage. **Budget Constraints**: Full face waxing costs more (£18) than individual areas (£6-8 each). If you only need 1-2 areas, targeted waxing is more economical. **First-Time Testing**: Starting with one area (upper lip, for example) lets you assess your tolerance and satisfaction before committing to full face. ### Areas Included in Full Face Waxing Comprehensive facial waxing typically covers: - Upper lip - Chin (including under chin if needed) - Cheeks - Sideburns - Forehead (hairline cleanup) - Jawline - Overall peach fuzz across entire face Eyebrows are usually separate (requiring specialized shaping rather than complete removal), as are ears and neck. ### The Smooth Duration Full face waxing provides 3-4 weeks of completely smooth, hair-free facial skin. This extended timeframe offers: **Makeup Confidence**: Month-long smooth canvas for flawless makeup application **Spontaneity**: No morning stubble checks before work or dates **Close-Up Confidence**: Photos, intimacy, and face-to-face interactions without self-consciousness **Time Savings**: Monthly appointments versus daily tweezing, shaving, or depilatory use ### Managing the Discomfort Full face waxing involves more cumulative discomfort than single-area treatments, though actual pain varies by zone: - Upper lip: 6-7/10 (highest sensitivity) - Chin: 5-6/10 - Cheeks and sideburns: 3-4/10 - Forehead hairline: 3-4/10 Total treatment time runs approximately 30 minutes, with perhaps 5-8 minutes of actual discomfort distributed across the session. Most clients find this manageable, especially as hair becomes finer with regular treatments. ### Aftercare Considerations Full face waxing requires diligent aftercare across your entire face: **48-Hour No-Makeup Rule**: Particularly challenging for those who wear makeup daily for work. Strategic Friday evening appointments allow weekend recovery before Monday. **Sun Protection**: Your entire face is photosensitive post-wax. Mineral SPF 30+ is mandatory, or avoid sun exposure entirely. **Product Restrictions**: No active skincare (retinoids, acids, vitamin C) for 48 hours across your whole face, not just waxed spots. **Social Visibility**: Unlike body waxing, your face is always visible. The 2-6 hours of post-wax redness affects your appearance publicly. These factors require more planning than isolated area waxing but are entirely manageable with proper scheduling. ### Cost and Value Analysis **Full Face Waxing**: £18 every 3-4 weeks = approximately £216-252 annually **Individual Areas** (if you need multiple): - Upper lip + chin + sideburns = £18-20 every 3-4 weeks If you're already addressing 3+ areas individually, full face waxing delivers better value by including comprehensive peach fuzz removal and complete exfoliation for the same or less cost. ### Professional Technique Importance Full face waxing demands high skill levels—the face is always visible, and mistakes are obvious. Professional expertise ensures: - Appropriate wax temperatures for delicate facial skin across different zones - Proper removal techniques considering varied hair growth directions - Immediate soothing treatments minimizing redness - Even, thorough results across entire face DIY full face waxing is exceptionally risky given the high visibility and sensitivity of facial skin. Professional treatment is essential.

**Available at both locations**: - **Newcastle City Centre**: Comprehensive full face waxing with gentle technique and immediate soothing treatments for minimal redness. - **Gosforth**: Yogita assesses your facial hair and helps decide whether full face or targeted area waxing best suits your needs and goals. **Our Facial Waxing Services**: - Full Face Waxing: £18 | 30 minutes (every 3-4 weeks) - Individual areas: £6-8 each | 10-15 minutes - Combination packages available [Book full face waxing consultation to discuss your facial hair concerns]