You think we all women have problem with unwanted body hair?
Think again.. You might never realize that nowadays more men is taking all off.. Yes all off.
Can you imagine getting a bikini wax alongside your woman? Neither can
we. However, men have come a long way since the days of showing up to
work in an unbuttoned button-down that revealed an army of hair fighting
its way past the nape of their necks -- haven't they? While you likely
won't go the Brazilian route, you might be surprised (or not) to hear
that men are taking it off -- their body hair, that is.
Maybe it has something to do with the weather? Or to attract opposite sex? Or, maybe just curiosity? Whatever the motivation, men
have already arrived at this point. Between waxing,shaving, electrolysis, tweezing, trimming, and laser hair removal, men of all ages, sizes, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, and professions are getting rid of excess body hair.
We're not advocating waxed legs or arms -- jeez, a dude
should look like, well, a dude -- but we do advocate taking the time to
do your homework to figure out what's best for you.
Waxing and sugaring
What is it?
Waxing is a hair removal trend for men that involves spreading hot wax
on to the desired area, and then applying a strip of cloth or muslin
onto the wax, rubbing it and ripping off the strip in one fell swoop --
wax, hair, root, and all. Sugaring is similar to waxing, only it uses
sugar paste (which usually consists of a mixture of sugar, lemon, water,
and even citric acid and gum arabic) instead of wax and is a method of
hair removal that goes as far back as ancient Egypt.
(According to USA Today,
men are not only waxing their backs, but also their bikini lines.
Yikes. The goal? Increased sex appeal and a "cleaner" feeling. Would you
believe us if we told you some men are even waxing shapes into their pubic regions?)
Since some men might be embarrassed about getting waxed at a salon,
there are at-home aestheticians who can perform this at home. There are
even do-it-yourself waxing kits -- but unless you're a glutton for
punishment, it's pretty hard to put yourself through such torture and it
can get very messy.
If you opt for waxing, go to a professional. If you choose to get your genital area waxed, keep in mind that most spas and aestheticians simply wax the areas surrounding your crown jewels -- so only the regions around and above the base of the penis get the royal treatment.
Men are also booking appointments at salons or spas for eyebrow waxes. With guys like David Beckham boasting nicely shaped brows, it seems men aren't settling for less.
Guys, this really isn't about becoming a pretty-boy -- it's about not
walking around with a unibrow. Makes sense. Don't aim for a perfectly
arched eyebrow, but waxing is a good way to get rid of eyebrows that are
out of control.
Ideal parts to wax: Eyebrows (unibrow), back of neck, back, chest, genital area, toes, and knuckles
Pain factor: 8/10
Bottom line: With repeated use, hair gradually becomes thinner because the roots are weakened, but the hair will
grow back, albeit at longer intervals. So, if you want to lessen the
hair that grows on your toes or chest without permanently abolishing it,
this would be the ideal way to go.

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