I’m sure there are a Brazilian reasons why your man might need some hair removal and even more reasons why he runs off when you bring it up. I mean, mention anything to do with waxing for men and chances are any man will cringe and flinch, and bring up that notorious scene when Steve Carell is getting his chest waxed for real in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ movie. Understood. Waxing for men is not pleasant. But, it’s not nearly as traumatizing as Carell makes it out to be either. Most of all, just like with a good workout, the benefits far outweigh any fleeting discomfort: when your ‘fur’ is gone, your skin will be smooth and clean, and you’ll feel groomed and fresh! For those of you still not convinced, the nice waxing experts from LYCON, are sharing with us the lowdown on what to expect, when it comes to waxing for men.
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Before waxing
Exfoliate your body (with a loofah, while showering will do), particularly the chest and back, if these are the areas targeted. This will help remove any dead skin cells, make finer hairs easier to wax, and reduce ingrown hairs, keeping your skin smoother and healthier.
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The wax
The LYCON experts recommend LYCON Manifico (of course), which is a wax formulated especially for when it comes to waxing for men and is available at leading grooming salons. Its blend of chamomile, Australian sandalwood, and micro mica, and unique titanium dioxide technology makes is perfect for sensitive skin and strong hair, while preventing skin dragging. The wax application is a breeze, and the removal is like ripping a band-aid off… repeatedly – i.e. not too bad! Truly.
Where to Wax
To ease your way into waxing, it’s best to start small, with areas that will immediately improve your appearance and the way you feel about the benefits of waxing – shape your eyebrows, de-fuzz your ears, neck, and underarms. Repeat, and add in the chest and the back, and after a few sessions, you’ll feel brave enough to ask for a full-body waxing treatment. This way the initial sessions will take about 10 – 15 minutes, and as you get braver and go for the full body, it could take up to 1 hour.
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Results
Prepare to be hair free for about four to six weeks. Also, with continuous waxing treatments, with our without LYCON, the hair will thin out, and re-growth will slow, it will get easier and faster to remove the fuzz, and the treatments will be further and further apart.
After waxing
It’s common for your skin to feel sore and sensitive for a day or two, especially after the first waxing. But, as long as you’ll keep it clean and apply an anti-bacterial, antiseptic lotion, there’s nothing to worry about.
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There you go, sounds like waxing for men is a breeze. If you want to give it a try, LYCON waxing for men products are available at leading spas and grooming salons across the UAE and GCC.
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