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2. Waxing - Wikipedia

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   Strip waxing (soft wax) is accomplished by spreading a wax thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is applied and pressed firmly, adhering the strip to the wax and the wax to the skin. The strip is then quickly ripped against the direction of hair growth, as parallel as possible to the skin to avoid trauma to the skin.

3. Plucking (hair removal) - Wikipedia

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   There are two types of waxes. Stripless waxes, which is used for more sensitive areas of the body, is done when wax is pulled off of the skin with a strip. Stripless waxes are often utilized for facial skin or the groin area. Strip waxes, on the other hand, are used for larger areas of the body such as one's legs and arms.

4. Hair removal - Wikipedia

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   The face was the only area where hair growth was considered unsightly; 14th-century ladies would also pick off hair from their foreheads to recede the hairline and give their face a more oval form. From the mid-16th century, it is said when Queen Elizabeth I came to power, she made eyebrow removal fashionable. [2]

5. 10 Things You Didn't Know About Waxing - AOL

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   Some women swear by it, others go running for the hills. We've got the scoop on things you didn't know about

6. Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Wikipedia

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   Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects people who have curly or coarse facial hair. [1] It occurs when hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation, redness, and bumps. [2] [3] This can lead to ingrown hairs, scarring, and skin discoloration. PFB can be treated with various ...

7. Doctors Warn Against Dangerous Beauty Trend That Leaves ...

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   It is also used to reduce cellulite, fade wrinkles and lines, tighten loose skin, recontour the body, lighten pigmented skin, and treat alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss, according to ...

8. Sugaring (epilation) - Wikipedia

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   Sugaring is often compared to standard waxing. During the process, a sugaring substrate sticks to and essentially removes hair without attaching to the skin, making it far less painful than waxing. The substrate can be applied at room temperature or heated to a lukewarm temperature, minimizing the risk of burns.

9. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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   Though there are a large number of different cosmetics used for a variety of different purposes, all cosmetics are typically intended to be applied externally. These products can be applied to the face (on the skin, lips, eyebrows, and eyes), to the body (on the skin, particularly the hands and nails), and to the hair.