Blonde or Black: Which is harder to wax?

One of the more common statements that new clients make when they come to see me for the first time is:  "I have really hard hair to wax. My hair is so... (fill in the blank)".  I guess they have been told in the past that they have difficult hair.  Usually these men and women have hair that is dark, dense, and course. And yes, sometimes it can be a little difficult, but by no means is it the hardest to wax.  IMHO blonde hair can be some of the most troublesome hair to remove.  Why, you ask?  Well, let's compare black (or darker) hair to blonde hair.

Black

• Usually course
• Thick
• Dense
• Strong
• Easy to see

Blonde

• Usually fine
• Thin
• Sparse
• Fragile
• Can be difficult to see

Hair Removal-Waxing

So, with darker hair I do need to wax smaller sections to get the best results. And waxing smaller sections also makes the process less painful for my client.  Okay. Problem solved.  But with blonde hair, even when I do everything right, I can still break off the hair instead of removing the hair by the root because of the fragility of the hair shaft. This can lead to ingrown hairs and an unhappy client.

Now that I have covered what I personally think is the hardest hair type to wax, let me say: I love waxing all hair types, colors, and densities. I love the challenge. I love the artistry. I love the results.

If you have any questions about waxing services, call me. (417) 886-5463.

-Windy Green Linde
@Linde Esthetics

Bump Free After Waxing & Shaving

You don't have to suffer with bumps after waxing or shaving.

There are things you can do to minimize the occurrence of these unsightly visitors.

So, what are these "things" you ask.

1. Use the right product to cleanse the area you are waxing. The cleanser you use should rinse clean and leave no residue. Imagine squeaky clean, but not dry.
2.  If you are prone to a histamine reaction (those little white pimple like bumps) after waxing, you might consider taking an oral anti-histamine before you wax and applying a topical anti-histamine after the service.
3. Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate!  I think you get the point. Use an exfoliating glove, cloth, or puff daily starting 2 days after you wax.  If you are a shaver, exfoliate daily.
4. Use a serum.  There are serums out there to exfoliate delicate areas without being too harsh. Most also have ingredients to condition and hydrate the skin.
5. If your skin is reactive and uncomfortable after waxing or shaving, use a product to cool and soothe the skin.
6. Sometimes, even when you do everything right you can still have bumps and ingrown hairs.  In this case, spot treat each breakout.

At Linde Esthetics, we proudly carry Bump Eraiser products.