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Waxing is just one of a few different types of hair removal techniques used on unwanted facial and body hair. While waxing is a popular method of shaping eyebrows, there are alternatives that don’t include waxing. No method is necessarily better than another, but skin sensitivity, along with comfort and personal preference, may determine which method you prefer.
Tweezers can be used to precisely shape the eyebrows.
Eyebrow waxing is usually done by applying hot or very warm wax to specific areas above and below the eyebrow. The areas where it is applied are determined by the desired shape of the eyebrow. Once the wax is applied, strips of linen are placed on top of the wax. When the wax cools, the strips are quickly removed, taking the wax and unwanted hair with them. Waxing usually works very well and many people prefer it to other alternatives. However, if you find this method uncomfortable, you can consider one of the alternatives to eyebrow waxing.
Eyebrow plucking is an ancient hair removal technique that uses a twisted wire to pull out the hair at the root.
Depilatory creams are an option for removing facial hair and shaping eyebrows. Depilatory creams contain chemicals that, in a way, dissolve the hair just below the surface of the skin, making it easier to clean the hair with the cream. Depilatory creams remove hair in a week or two, but due to their chemical composition, they are not suitable for people with sensitive skin. It is best to test an area of the forearm before applying the depilatory cream to the face. Also be careful when applying it around the eyes and wash immediately with cold water if it comes into contact with the eyes. As an alternative to waxing, some people prefer depilatory cream, while others disdain the strong smell of chemicals and the irritation they can cause.
Waxing is a popular method used to shape eyebrows.
So, in addition to chemicals, consider natural alternatives to shaving your eyebrows, like good old-fashioned tweezers. Pinching is painful for some people, but others prefer it as the more natural alternative. When plucking, be sure to moisten the brow area with warm water before you begin to soften the hair follicles. Tweezes in the direction of hair growth for less discomfort. Determining which hairs to pull and which to leave can be confusing, but there is an easy rule to follow.
Pinching can be painful, but it’s a natural alternative to waxing.
Place a pencil or hair clip under your nose and angle it towards the outer corner of your eye. When it’s lined up with the outer corner of the eye, see if the hair has grown past the tip of the pencil toward the jawline. This is the hair that needs to be removed. Remove any hair between the eyebrows that extends beyond the area just above the inner corner of the eye. Remember to shape your brow into a natural curve, not an unnatural arch.
If none of these alternatives to waxing appeal to you, then you might consider electrolysis, which is permanent rather than temporary hair removal. Many full-service salons offer electrolysis as an alternative to waxing. Check out the full-service luxury salons in your area for information and pricing.