Is it better to wax or shave? Having the opportunity to sleep in for an extra 20 minutes a day was awful tempting. It was also what caused me to drop my razor and turn from a shaver to a waxer. I was noticing I was trying to stretch the time between shaving, much to the dismay of my husband, causing extreme stubble. It was just so time consuming and just one more thing to add to the mix of daily life. Then on a much needed girl’s day out while talking about things we use to find time for before kids hair removal came up. At the urging of one of my friends I decided to go for my first waxing.

Waxing Or Shaving Legs. Which Is Best?

I looked around online for an at home waxing kit but after talking to my friend again she recommended the first wax be done by a professional. This would allow me to see how it is actually supposed to do be done and give me a feel for the process. I am not going to lie; I was more than a bit nervous about my first waxing experience. Images of Steve Carell shouting “Kelly Clarkson” ran through my head. However, I figured if I could give birth I could surely have my legs waxed. It was not nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. There was a bit of a sting but with in a minute or two all was well.

If you want to perform waxing yourself to save money, and this is now what I do, then see the hot wax kits store for some real bargains.

Shaving vs Waxing Hair Removal Tips

My skin remained a little sensitive for the first day or so. Luckily my first waxing was done professionally and I was given a few waxing tips from the pros. Because waxing removes hairs from the root there are tiny holes (unnoticeable to the naked eye) where the hair once was in your skin. What this does is leave room for some irritation if not treated properly. Unlike after shaving, you do not want to apply lotion to your waxed area for at least 12 hours. There really will be no need to do so as waxing leaves your skin soft and silky whereas shaving can dry out your skin due to the soaps you use. Another great tip was to avoid warm or treated waters and the sun for the first day to avoid irritation or small red bumps.

Time Between Waxing

The best thing about waxing is how long you remain hair free. When I first started to wax my own legs I would need to do so once every 3-4 weeks. This was a huge time saver since I was shaving 2 or 3 times a week. Now after a year of waxing my hair grows back softer and slower. At this point I need to wax every 7-8 weeks. Not only does waxing save time but it saves money too. I do not need to constantly replace my razors and worry about cutting myself on the new blades. Nor, did I need to purchase shaving cream and I reduced my usage of lotion dramatically.

Although I had made a few mistakes and it took a little while to get use to waxing myself in those hard to reach areas I will never go back to wasting my time shaving. Do not let Hollywood portrayals of hair remove scare you off. Although everyone’s pain tolerance is different there are far worse things than waxing. Not only that but every time you do it the hair is removed easier and you feel it less and less. With a bit of practice you can be a pro and not have to worry about wasting your money on expensive hair removal products or your time.