A large chunk of the human population has the ability to grow beards, but many people want to ensure that their facial hair is thick and luxurious. A popular misconception says that shaving beards causes them to grow back thicker, but in reality, this is not exactly the case. Hair in general is tapered, meaning the end is thinner than the part near the root…
Let’s get this straight first: There’s no right or wrong way to wear your pubic hair. How much hair you have down there is a purely personal choice (there are benefits to having it, FYI!). But if you prefer to rely on shaving and trimming—with the occasional bikini wax thrown in for good measure—know that taking matters into your own hands on the regular can…
Maybe the idea of being spread eagle on a table as a stranger gets up close and personal with hot wax sounds like a lot to handle. Perhaps your accountant advised you to cut either your spa appointments or your daily coffee. Did your plans get cancelled and now you ve got a whole Friday night to kill? Enter the at-home Brazilian. Nandi Wagner, Lead Esthetician…
How long does it take before I start seeing results? After each treatment: The skin may experience mild redness that typically dissipates within 24 hours. Hair that was effectively treated begins to fall out. Hair that regrows may be finer and lighter. Continue your regular treatments. After 3 months of treatment: With each treatment, additional follicles will…
The biggest problem with back hair removal for men is the process of removing it. Shaving presents the obvious problem of reach, it’s nearly impossible to shave your own back, and it can be even more frustrating and embarrassing to find someone to do the job for you. Waxing back hair and depilatory creams also offer their own sets of problems. Like shaving, hair…
Waxing your skis or snowboard is kind of like riding powder – it’s impossible to do it too much. Waxing on a regular basis not only makes you go faster, it makes turning and handling smoother and more predictable and protects your bases from abrasion. With a little practice, you can master the art of waxing and consistently outrun your partners on the flats or…
Remember that deal you purchased on Groupon—$30 for a $50 laser hair removal? It expired, and your unibrow has grown out of control. But you re in luck. Groupon has agreed to pay an $8.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit claiming that expiration dates are illegal. Better yet, the court also ruled that you can use all those Groupons you bought that…
Getty Images If your hair is in an awkward place right now, and you need some styling options or you’ve just always wanted to channel your inner Pacino à la The Godfather, slicked-back hair can be a damn good look. Not every hair texture and cut can pull it off—those with fine-to-medium hair and a high fade or an undercut are in a prime position to nail the style…
Pregnancy is an exciting time. Your body is going through lots of changes, both physically and emotionally. But over the next nine months, shifting hormone levels can cause some unusual things to happen. Some of these, like growing extra hair in unwanted places, can be embarrassing. You may find yourself looking for ways to remove it. Hair Growth When you’re…
MYTH #1: Hair grows back thicker and faster the more you shave it FACT: If shaving causes hair to grow in much thicker, wouldn t balding men take preventative measures and shave their heads constantly? This is all perception, and in this case, perception is not reality. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt, course tip. The tip might feel stubbly…
