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Waxing Versus Shaving
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The Main Difference Between Waxing & Shaving

Shaving removes hair on skin surface level only. This means that the hair underneath your skin is ready and willing to appear within a few days.  This is a popular “home” method of hair removal but there are some areas on your body that just shouldn’t be shaved.

Waxing, if done properly by a waxologist, eliminates hair from the root and can be used on all parts of the body.

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Lindsay Gray

The Wax Maven

Five Reasons to Wax Instead of Shave

  1. Stubble from shaving (we call  them “infuriating itchies”) returns within a couple days’ time (even as often as within 24 hours depending on the speed of your hair growth cycle). No, thank you.
  2. Razor costs add up…no matter which type of razor you are using.
  3. Time is also valuable. Sure, you’re  a shaving pro, and you’ve learned to be quite quick about it while showering or bathing. Having to shave every day or nearly every day to get smooth? That time can really add up. In recent years, we’ve seen stats reporting women spend anywhere from 56 to 72 days of their lives shaving. (Not this girl!)
  4. The more you wax, the longer it takes for hair to return. That’s because you’re essentially killing the hair follicle. Which means slower hair regrowth, i.e., the longer you can go between appointments! (Your regrowth hair also returns softer, lighter and finer.
  5. You’ll never feel as smooth post-shaving as you do post-wax. As we mentioned, shaving equals stubble just waiting to sprout underneath the skin’s surface. And it can be itchy.


Now that we’ve discussed why waxing’s the winner, here’s another helpful tip: Book a wax. And not just one. Book a wax for any place you’d consider shaving: your legs, underarms, bikini area, arms and those personal areas. You’ll be so smooth, you’ll wonder why you didn’t wax sooner.

Here at Wax Maven, we are experienced waxologists and can help you with any questions about our waxing procedures.  If in doubt, get in touch during regular business hours.

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