Is Waxing Better Than Shaving

Shaving is fast and easy… and that’s about it! The benefits of shaving are easily to list quickly, and the cons are even longer, and yet with waxing, the benefits are limitless. Explore why waxing triumphs over shaving: longer-lasting smoothness, reduced hair regrowth, and no more ingrown hairs. Waxing not only exfoliates but ensures a silky finish, making it the superior choice for savvy skin enthusiasts. If you’ve only ever shaved, you are truly missing out on long-lasting, luscious skin that stays smooth for longer than just one day.

Shaving will always be the speediest choice, but waxing has it beat by a long shot for long-lasting hair removal. After shaving, stubble comes back as early as the same day! Also, at Aroma Waxing & Laser Clinic, our services are quick and effective. For instance, a complete Brazilian wax takes only 15 minutes! You’ll be in and out of our clinic before you know it!

There are many reasons to wax instead of shave, so here is a rundown of all that you need to know to make the decision that’s best for YOU!

SHAVING

Cost-effective

The idea that shaving is cost-effective has some merit as you can buy cheap disposable razors any-time at your disposal at almost any store. However, this claim is not completely true. Shaving regularly is incredibly time-consuming, and you can run out of disposable razors very quickly. Additionally, to make sure you have ingrown-free, smooth skin after a shave, there are other costly maintenance products that you may need such as ingrown-preventing aftershave creams, proper exfoliators for regular shaves, shaving creams, etc.! The costs to make sure your skin is smooth after a shave does not end at the purchase of a razor but also includes how much time and money for other products it costs as well.

Cutting yourself

Shaving yourself, especially in areas where you cannot see very well such as your Brazilian or Bum Cheeks, is incredibly difficult and because of the sharp blades, nicking yourself is more common than not. What’s worse is that these cuts can leave scars and additionally make your skin incredibly irritated. To avoid cutting yourself while shaving, make sure to use a shaving cream and avoid going over the same area too many times.

Ingrown

This is one of the most irritable aspects of shaving regardless of certain benefits – shaving your skin leaves you incredibly prone to ingrowns in any area that you shave, especially for your bikini area. An ingrown hair is when a hair, after it has been removed, starts to grow back curved underneath the skin, causing inflammation and bumps around the area. It can be very uncomfortable and can cause slight pain as well. Although ingrown hairs are possible with any kinds of hair removal, it is extremely common with shaving because shaving does not pull the hairs out from the root, rather only on the surface. This makes it more likely that the regrowth of the hair will be curved. To avoid this, always make sure to exfoliate before a shave and use after-shave oils or exfoliants to prevent ingrowns.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is when the certain areas of the skin become darker than the rest, and for some people, shaving may cause hyperpigmentation especially because of ingrown hairs or cuts/burns from razors. Also, different skin types are more prone to hyperpigmentation from shaving, and it can be incredibly difficult to treat.

WAXING:

It lasts much longer

Although shaving is more accessible and faster, a shave can barely last 24 hours before you start feeling the prickly hairs come back, running your smooth finish. Contrastingly, a good wax can last you as long as 4-5 weeks before you need to come in for your next one. You will never feel the immediate resurgence of hair the day after with waxing. Consequently, it a bit of a myth that waxing takes a long time. Actually, at Aroma Waxing and Laser Clinic, most of our services including eyebrows, upper-lip, full arms, and even Brazilians only take 15 minutes! By the end of your short appointment, you will have smooth skin that will last for a long, long time.

Removal of dead, dry skin (Exfoliation)

Shaving only rids you of the hairs at the surface of the skin, and if you want to exfoliate the dead skin cells that leave your skin dull and ashy, you need to manually exfoliate. With waxing, however, it is a 2-in-1 solution, where the wax not only adheres to the hairs but also to the dead skin cells resting at the surface of your skin. This means that when you finish a wax, your skin is also left exfoliated and renewed!

Hair begins to grow less and eventually stops in areas

The best part! The more you wax, the less hair you will have. Each time we wax you, the hair cells must work extremely hard to regrow and create the hair follicle for the next cycle. With shaving, this does not happen as the hairs are not pulled from the root. Additionally, improper shaving can cause the hair to grow in different directions, making it even harder to shave and seeming like more hair is growing back. With regularly scheduled waxing, watch your less frequent over time!

Hair regrowth is thinner

After waxing, the hair regrowth is thinner! This makes your hair regrowth seem a lot less even if you miss a wax or two. With regular waxing, your can enjoy having thinner hair, especially if you struggle with strong, thick hair!

The smooth finish is incomparable

After you get your hair removed with waxing, especially by professionals who know how to do their job right, the smooth finish left behind cannot be compared to shaving! Your skin will be left hair-less, soft, and will feel like silk. The best part? It will last you for weeks!

No more pigmentation

Cuts or bruises are completely avoided with waxing, and ingrown hairs are minimized greatly, so pigmentation is almost a non-existent possibility. Say goodbye to dark marks and scars, and say hello to even skin!

Stay itch-free

Shaving can leave your skin incredibly itchy and flaky, which is super irritating! With waxing, there is no fear of the itch, as your hairs are pulled from the root, and your skin is exfoliated as well. So, if you feel like you keep itching your recently shaved skin, switching to waxing may be for you!

Lots of waxing options to choose from

Not all waxes are created alike; hard wax, soft wax, sugaring are all different and all have different benefits! If you have sensitive skin, no problem! Try sugaring – it does not adhere to the skin as much and so if you have skin conditions, it can be the way for you. If you fear the pain– hard wax may be for you! And a soft, cream wax pulls out all the hairs effectively and exfoliates your skin at the same time. As such, depending on what you’re looking for, there is a wax out there for you.

Ba-bye Ingrowns

Ingrowns are so uncomfortable, and they disrupt the appearance of your smooth skin with discoloration and irritation. With professional waxing done right, your ingrowns will disappear! The exfoliating properties of waxing and the pulling of the hairs from the root makes it harder for your hair to grow in odd directions or under your skin. If you struggle with ingrowns, waxing may be the solution.

RECAP

Is waxing better than shaving? Or is shaving better than waxing? At the end of the day, both achieve the same goals – they remove body hair. However, depending on what type of outcome you want to achieve, one might be better than the other. Need to have your hair looking smooth on a whim, fast and quick? Shaving may be the way to go! But if you want your skin to be smooth for a long time, waxing is definitely better!

However, if we are just comparing pros to cons – waxing wins by a longshot! Waxing has long-lasting benefits, takes a short amount of time, and leaves your skin silky and ingrown free!

Whenever you are ready to try waxing, don’t hesitate to visit the incredibly seasoned and professional waxologists at Aroma Waxing and Laser Clinic who will guide you, step-by-step, through your waxing appointment and answer all of your questions! Also don’t hesitate to pay us a visit at any of our three locations across the city of Toronto!

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I believe everyone deserves to feel smooth and confident and fabulous. Without exception! With the latest laser technology at the helm, we can now say, 'Yes, we've got you covered!' Well, uncovered, technically. Smooth skin for all, one zap at a time!