Women used to be the main market for hair removal. However, recently more and more men are interested in getting male hair removal treatments. Male hair removal is gaining prominence because wax is more suitable for difficult-to-remove male hair. The beard is facial hair that requires waxing. When a man waxes his beard, there is no unsightly stubble left behind. There are generally two types of hair removal used by men: general body hair removal and male intimate hair removal.
A general body wax treatment is when the therapist removes hair from the person’s back, face, and chest. Intimate hair removal is when hair removal is performed in the genital area, especially in the pubic hair. When it comes to a male intimate wax treatment, there are certain issues associated with the procedure.
New techniques and new generation non-strip waxes used for treatment can help the client feel comfortable and relaxed. It’s not as painful as it used to be. And the results are fast. Once this is done, the hairs are effectively removed. It is easy to see the difference before and after the procedure.
Male intimate waxing consists of removing hair from the genitals and intimate areas. This can include the butt, pubic area, shaft, scrotum, crevice, and perineum. For best results, it is important to epilate when the hair has grown at least 0.25 inches in length. The treatment removes hair from the root, not just on the surface. This is the reason why hair takes longer to grow back compared to normal shaving. It usually takes up to 8 weeks for hair to grow back.
During the eight weeks, the client does not need to shave or trim anything. Also, once the hairs grow back, the texture is usually much finer than before. The skin where the hair is removed also appears smoother. The reason for this is that the wax removes not only the roots of the hair but also the dead skin cells. And since the client is not using a razor blade to remove hair, the chances of cuts or skin irritation are greatly reduced. This is the reason why many men prefer to have male hair removal treatments nowadays.
As with all intimate wax treatments, it is important to remove all clothing so that the therapist can easily reach the intimate parts. There are different styles of male intimate wax that the client can choose from, such as the Hollywood style, the Brazilian style, and the back-sac-crack (BSC) style. The most common treatment is the Brazilian style. This style requires hair removal in the middle and back, but retains some on the pubic mound.
Hollywood male waxing treatment is when the therapist removes all the hair from the private parts, including the pubic triangle and the crease of the leg. The back-sac-crack style, as the name suggests, removes hair starting from the back, then the shaft, the crack, and the butt. The choice of style depends on what the customer prefers. Also, many therapists have different names for men’s intimate waxing treatments, so it’s often best to check which treatment you need and confirm it’s the right choice.
A particular problem related to the male intimate waxing procedure is when a client has an erection in the middle of the treatment. This is a potentially embarrassing situation for both client and therapist. But experienced therapists know for a fact that an erection could probably occur during these intimate procedures. The reason for this is that the erection is an adrenal response to physical contact. It’s not exactly a sexual reaction but more of an overactive adrenaline rush.
An experienced therapist recognizes that this is a possibility that could occur among male clients. Usually, the therapist would ignore the incident and continue with the treatment as if nothing had happened. The erection will go away in due time. The therapist is not offended because he knows that this is a normal male reaction. Also, it could be the emotion brought about by the experience that triggered the reaction. The therapist’s training and confidence in handling a potentially embarrassing situation is the key to defusing the situation. The therapist must be professional enough to be able to solve the problem.
After the male waxing treatment, it is important that the client wears clean, loose clothing to avoid irritation. The skin is a little more sensitive after the procedure. Aftercare at the end of treatment requires the client to refrain from taking hot baths or entering saunas and steam rooms. Gentle exfoliation of the skin with an exfoliating product three times a week while showering can also help prevent ingrown hairs. Using a skin moisturizer in the area can also keep the skin supple and new hairs growing normally.