Waxing for Men

Waxing is not just for women anymore - Men can enjoy the advantages of waxing as well! Waxing can be a great option for men to remove unwanted hair without having to shave as often. It is a safe and easy method for body hair removal that gives a smoother appearance that is more pleasing to the touch.

Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal with epilates from the root to prevent hair from growing back for at least 3 and up to 8 weeks. When your hair does grow back in the area that has been waxed it tends to be finer in texture and lighter in color - It also hurts less and less each time you get waxed as the root is weakened with each pull. Waxing can be painful the first few times but it gets easier and less painful each time you come in for a treatment.

Most parts of the body can be waxed but there are certain areas like the eyelids, nasal cavities, inner ear, nipples, etc. that we never wax. Extremely sensitive areas such as the genitals or bikini line can be waxed with extreme caution by trained professionals but if you choose to get your genital area waxed do keep in mind that most skin care therapists simply wax the areas surrounding your crown jewels so only the regions around and above the base of the penis get the royal treatment.

Some popular men's body parts to consider waxing are...

Back - Get rid of unsightly hair growth, feel the smoothness and please your wife or partner

Chest & Tummy - Sleek smooth chest with no annoying re-growth or ingrown hairs

Legs, Arms & Underarms - Swimmers, Bikers & Other Athletes will want this one to help improve their speed. Also great for really dark unsightly hair

Nape of the Neck - Hassle free clean cut look

Eyebrows - Ditch the Uni-Brow and add some definition to your face

Hands & Feet - For cleaner appearance

Face - Eliminates 5 O'Clock Shadow and No daily shaving!

Waxing is fairly inexpensive and long lasting compared to other hair removal methods and is guaranteed to get great results every time. There is nothing to be embarassed about and it's really the ideal way to go! If you are looking for a high quality professional waxing job call Blue Diamond Spa today to book your next appointment with one of our licensed estheticians. We use gentle care and high quality wax, and everything is 100% sanitary - We NEVER double dip!!!

PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE

Aka Ingrown Hairs - They manifest on the skin when hair is cut and new hair grows back in at an improper angle. There are a few ways this can happen: 1) The hair shaft re-grows and enters another follicle 2) The hair is forced back into the same follicle by cutting the end of the hair shaft via shaving 3) Hair doubles over on itself grows inward into the same follicle instead of exiting the surface.

Because your body recognizes Ingrown Hairs as foreign matter they trigger an inflammatory response similar to a splinter that includes redness, itchiness and a raised area that resembles a pimple that can fill up with pus.

To help prevent ingrown hairs we recommend Exfoliation - Start by using physical and chemical exfoliants prior to shaving to help remove dulling skin cells and prepare your skin's surface to lift hairs with proper shaving. Physical exfoliants include micro-fine Silica beads, Microderm Abrasion and manual exfoliating brushes by Clarisonic. Chemical exfoliants include Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid and help to remove dead skin cells lifting ingrown hairs above the skin line to soften and smooth the skin. Also be sure to check out Dermalogica's Shaving Line and their specialty product "Barrier Repair" for prevention of ingrown hairs after waxing and shaving.

Men's Skin Fitness for Fall

The results of Summer Sun + Bar Soap + Alcohol-based Aftershaves are not pretty. And while "pretty" is probably not the desired effect of most men who use our skin care products machismo shouldn't be either - Many men make the classic mistake of toughening up their skin with rough treatment that is actually harmful. Here are a few simple Do's & Dont's we would like to suggest to help you transition into optimum Male Skin Fitness for Fall . . .

1) Do NOT use a perfumey deodorant soap to wash the face - Instead we suggest an acid balanced cleanser to dissolve and remove impurities without upsetting the skin's pH balance.

2) To ensure a close & smooth encounter with the daily blade and reduce the risk of ingrown hairs DO use a beard-lifting lather with mild exfoliant followed by a soothing botanical balm after your shave - Do NOT shave against the grain! Improper shaving with alkaline products can cause inflammation, ingrown hairs and razor bumps which could require medical attention or lead to permanent dark scarring in many pigment rich skin types.

3) More about shaving - Do NOT slap on an alcohol based aftershave or cologne. It can make your skin more sensitive to sun exposure and can result in permanent reddening or darkening around the neck and jaw line.

4) DO Exfoliate & Moisturize adequately - Real men moisturize and exfoliate 2-3 times per week. And that includes lips too, Hombres! Dry cracked lips in need of deep hydration don't exactly invite us in for smooching.

5) Do NOT underestimate the powers of the sun by using insufficient UV protection! Real men always carry protection ;) so shield the skin from damaging UV rays with sunblock and don't forget the fragile ear area - The American Cancer Society report that men experience skin cancers and deadly melanoma at a much higher rate than women.

For more information on Men's Skin Fitness for Fall or with questions about appropriate product usage please contact your favorite skin care therapist at Blue Diamond Spa (310) 577-2211.