- Hair ~ A strand of hair is an outgrowth of dead cells and the protein keratin that grows
up from the hair follicle. Each hair shaft grows about 1/4 inch per month, depending on
what stage of growth -- active or resting -- the hair is in. Genetics determine how many
hair follicles we have since no new follicles are formed after birth.
- Ingrown hairs ~ An annoying consequence of shaving and waxing -- when there's a
buildup of dead, dry skin resulting in pore blockage or when a hair curls into the skin
and grows in the wrong direction, resulting in a red, irritated bump that can become
infected. To help avoid ingrown hairs, rub your skin vigorously with a towel or
exfoliating glove every time you bathe, and apply a suitable amount of moisturizer to void
tight, dry skin. Generally speaking, you should exfoliate any area containing ingrown
hairs daily. This mainly helps to remove pore blockage. You will get less ingrowns and
your hair will grow back with ease.
- Waxing ~ Waxing involves using a sticky wax and strip of paper or a hard wax that is
applied warm, cooled and then hardened which traps the hair and then pulls the hair
from the root. Waxing is the ideal hair removal technique to keep an area hair-free for
long periods of time. It can take two to three weeks for waxed hair to begin to resurface
again. Hair in areas that have previously been waxed is also known to grow back finer
and thinner, especially compared to hair that has been shaved with a razor. Maintenance
for waxing is approximately four to six weeks.
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