Waxing Is Not Always Lyrical



UNSURPRISINGLY WAXING is often the first choice hair removal method for both men and women.

It is fast and long-term – shaving, by contrast is a way way behind. Unfortunately waxing comes with a certain pain. It can also cause breakouts, and like any procedure involving the hair follicles, carries the risk of acne.

Yet you can take some steps to reduce your risk, A good start is to make sure your face is thoroughly washed before the procedure to ensure dead skin cells or bacteria won’t pose a problem. You should also alert the person conducting the wax to your acne-prone skin, so that they can take any precautions necessary.

And always consider the alternatives before deciding on waxing, a move that could save you money and physical pain. If you have already ruled out shaving, maybe hair removal creams could be a better fit.

If you are looking for permanence in a solution, laser hair removal is the way to go. It is less painful than waxing but yes it can be quite expensive. Follow ups may be required every 6 months to a year. Whatever choice you come to, you don’t want to end up regretting your decision. So give every potential solution the closest consideration..

Hair to a Title?

WHAT DOES CHINA’S MANE MAN Yu Zhenhuan have in common with famously coiffed actress Julia Roberts? Well, this thespian too wants to be recognized for his acting abilities and not just for the hair - which covers 96 percent of his body.

The 32-year-old is planning hours perhaps weeks of laser-hair removal. “I just want to prove that I have talent and I don’t need this hair to be someone,” said Yu, who first found success in a movie called “Monkey Boy’s Treasure Safari.”

His fame reached hair-raising lengths in 2002 when Guinness Book of World Records declared him the hairiest (er, furriest) person in the world. He has since lost that title to the Wolf Boys of Mexico, Victor and Gabriel Ramos Gomez, who have hair covering 98 percent of their bodies—although after the first 95 percent, you’re really just splitting hairs.