Waxing Versus Sugaring For Male Grooming Treatments

Male hair removal methods have certainly evolved through the years. Gone are the days when men used a shaving blade to remove hair in different parts of their body. The advances in technology help male grooming become safer, healthier, faster and more convenient to do.

Men remove body hair for a variety of reasons. One is to improve their appearance. Women often do not like hairy men especially if a thick mane grows out of the chest or the back. Hairs coming out of the nostrils or a bushy monobrow are also very unattractive to look at. For men who are into sports such as swimming, getting pubic hair removed is almost a must since they look unsightly with Speedos and swimming trunks. Some men remove underarm hair for better grooming and to prevent body odour.

 Male waxing and sugaring are two great examples of current male grooming techniques. These two hair removal methods have a number of similarities as well as differences when it comes to application. But they do serve the same purpose which is to get rid of unwanted man hair. An estimated third of the male population regularly do hair removal procedures in the back, chest, intimate areas, legs and other areas.

Waxing

Waxing for men, also called manscaping or more recently maxing, is a popular choice in salons or male grooming studios. Most men prefer to have a waxing treatment as opposed to some of the other temporary hair removal methods available because of the numerous advantages that waxing provides including:

 Areas that have been waxed often remain hairless for at most eight weeks. The reason for this is because waxing removes hairs from the roots not just on the surface and for those clients who carry out regular body waxing benefit from a slower regrowth.

Smoother skin. Areas that are subjected to waxing often have smoother skin. The wax serves as natural exfoliant since it removes dead skin cells once the wax is removed. It not just uproots the hair but the dead cells on the skin too.

Softer hair. The hair that grows after waxing is usually much softer. Also, there are no signs of stubble after waxing unlike shaving.

Reduce skin irritation. Shaving may cause irritation to the skin especially if the blade touches sensitive parts. The person may have cuts and razor bumps from shaving. Not so with waxing.

Sugaring

Sugaring is another popular hair removal option. The sugaring mixture is made up of sugar, water and lemon juice. These ingredients are combined in a lukewarm temperature. They are then applied to the skin where unwanted hair grows. The technique originated in Egypt.

Sugaring for some male grooming clients offers the same benefits as listed above in terms of the appearance of the skin, the regrowth period and smoothness of the skin.

Some male clients are drawn towards sugaring as a suitable hair removal method if they have heat sensitive skin or react to the rosins found in a lot of waxes. However it is worth remembering that a lot of the good wax companies often offer a range of products that are rosin free to offer these clients a more comfortable waxing treatment with less trauma and better results on the skin.

,Waxing and sugaring are similar processes but they do have differences in the application and results and clients should research the best options for themselves.

Both methods of hair removal use a similar process  ; strip waxing and strip sugaring – applying the product directly to the skin and then removing with a paper strip or a piece of fabric.  Non -strip waxing and hand sugaring – applying hot wax or sugar paste directly to the hair and removing without the need for any paper or fabric.

More often male clients can have strong coarse body hair and with the waxing method it can offer a better hair removal technique for various reasons; the  “ shrink wrapping “  effect of hot wax can encapsulate even the smallest of hairs to ensure a smooth hair free result,  something that hand sugaring often cannot achieve.  New generation non-strip / hot waxes can also be applied successfully to areas where hair grows in various directions, sugaring often does not achieve best results in these areas.

Degree of discomfort. Both procedures require hair removal from the roots. This means a certain degree of pain or discomfort in both methods, but it is worth stating that for most clients this discomfort is minimal and if these treatments are carried out by a professional trained male grooming therapist as opposed to friends or partners then the difference is remarkable!! You only need to look on YouTube to see those terrible home waxing videos...

Waxing and sugaring may not be a permanent solution to male hair removal but they do provide a viable option for male grooming. The long duration before hair grows back makes them a popular choice among male clients. Both procedures are effective hair removal solutions.

Jack Dunn – London Male Waxing – January 2012.

Male Waxing Price list - January 2012

We have reviewed our male waxing treatment list; there are no price increases and we have made some changes to our treatment list and capped some of our treatments that were offered on a flexible pricing tariff.  Our more popular treatments will remain on a flexible tariff to ensure that regular waxers and our clients who maintain their waxing on a regular basis will be charged the lower prices.

Male Waxing – Full Body Waxing  Price List

Male Upper Body Waxing

 Male Full Back Wax- (back, shoulders, neck & top of arms) £30.00-£35.00

 Male Basic Back Wax- (just the back) £25.00

 
 Male Full Chest Wax-(chest & abs) -£30.00-£35.00

 Male Chest Wax-£20.00

 Male Abdominal wax- £20.00

 Male Torso wax (full chest, full back, & underarms) - £60.00

Male Full Arm Wax-(includes underarms & hands)-£ 30.00- £35.00

 Male Lower Body Waxing

 Male Full Leg Wax-(Speedo style includes feet)-£35.00 - £40.00

 Male Lower Half Leg Wax- £20.00
 

Male Face Waxing

Male Eyebrow, Nose & Ear Combination- £25.00 *

Male Waxing - Miscellaneous

These waxing treatments can only be booked with another treatment and are not booked individually.

Male Eyebrow Wax-£12.00 *
Male Nostril Wax-£8.00 *
Male Ear waxing (Inside and out)-£8.00 *

Male Cheekbone Wax - £10.00 *

Male Hairline Wax -£10.00 *

Male Hand Wax-(hands and fingers)-£8.00

Male Feet Wax-£8.00

Male Neck Wax-£10.00 *

Male Underarm Waxing-£10.00 *

Male Half Arm Wax-(Upper)-£10.00

Male Shoulder Wax –(only shoulders) £15.00

Male Intimate Waxing Price List ( Non Strip/Hot Waxing Methods)

MB1- Male Brazilian Wax-(Penis/scrotum/butt/crack)-£50.00

MB2- Male Hollywood Wax-(Brazilian wax with pubic hair removed)-£60.00

MB3- Male Groin Wax-(Penis & Scrotum wax)- £30.00-£35.00

MB4- Male BSC Wax-(Back sack and crack wax)-£65.00-£75.00

MB5- Male CSC Wax-(Full chest, sack and crack wax)-£65.00-75.00

MB6- Male Sack and Crack Wax-(crack, scrotum & penis only)-£40.00

MB7-Male Back & Butt Wax-(back and full buttock wax)-£50.00

MB8-Male Buttock Wax-(butt cheeks and crack)-£30.00

Male Full Body Wax- £150.00 - £180.00

The full body wax includes everything from the brows to the toes.

(Full body waxing includes a full aftercare pack (250ml Tea Tree Skin Wash and 250ml Tea Tree Moisturiser and exfoliating mitts). Not available on Saturdays.

(*) Denotes that hot wax/non strip wax will be used

All male waxing treatments are carried out using Perron Rigot waxes. All new clients will receive a free full aftercare pack which includes written guidelines to ensure that clients maintain their skin properly, a disposable exfoliating mitt and some suitable post waxing cream to apply to the skin. We offer a full range of retail aftercare.

Change Your Style Using Male Intimate Waxing

Years ago, the art of body waxing was usually reserved for women. Later on, escorts, bodybuilders and swimmers began to adopt it slowly. However, these days’ things have changed and many men from all walks of life have discovered and come to love this style.. This is a very safe and easy art of temporarily removing unwanted body hair. Generally the different waxing types include male full body waxing and male intimate waxing.

This technique is now a part of manscaping and grooming. It makes the man more attractive and more desirable. It does this by turning guys into metrosexual males. Metrosexual males appear enlightened, modern and sexy. They also appear stylish, educated, secure, cool and confident. Most guys now do it to please themselves because they have realized its benefits. On top of this, many of them would like to please their partners as many women love the feel and appearance of a hairless body.

This technique usually removes body hair from the roots. After the removal of the hair, it could take between three to six weeks to grow back. This is quite a long time during which a man appears well groomed. He does not also need to go through the time consuming and tiring task of shaving. When hair grows back it is smoother and nice to touch as its texture is finer.

Male intimate waxing is the latest trend in manscaping. This technique has become very popular among all types of men regardless of their profession. Some guys prefer to perform it on their own while others seek the services of qualified and experienced therapists. For best results, the hair in the pubic area should be at 0.25 inches long. It is also important for the client to make himself comfortable before the treatment by wearing loose clean clothing to prevent irritation.

The intimate waxing treatment involves removal of clothes in order to reach all the parts to be waxed. It is therefore important to be relaxed during the entire process. There are various styles to choose from depending on personal taste. The commonest style is the male  Brazilian wax. This style involves removal of hair from the intimate areas. It usually leaves some hair at the front of the genitals but remove all the hair in the middle and behind. There is also back-sac-crack style (BSC) where the hair is removed from the back, shaft, crack, butt, scrotum and perineum.

The other popular style is the Hollywood style. This style usually removes all the hair in the private parts. It involves removing all hair from the front, middle and back of the genitals. The parts that can be waxed using this method include the buttocks, penis, crease of the leg and pubic triangle among other parts.

Clients can have the treatment done by a professional therapist at a studio, salon or a spa. Professionals will make their clients feel relaxed and keep them as comfortable as possible due to their expertise and experience. They do this by using the appropriate techniques, products and tools. It is important to explain to the therapist the desired style for satisfactory results.

This type of male grooming has become so popular due to a number of reasons. Firstly, after the hair is removed the skin becomes smoother and softer to the touch. Guys also feel cleaner and fresher as the technique is hygienic. It is a safe technique that gets easier and even enjoyable after the first time.

This treatment also helps to bring out the metrosexual male. It does this by boosting the appearance, image and self confidence of the man. He also looks sexier and stylish which is something that many women love. His change of style can also help in improving his sexual relationship with his partner. Attracting the opposite sex also becomes easier.

Many men from all walks of life have decided to enjoy the benefits associated with long lasting hair removal from their private parts by adopting male intimate waxing. This is a hygienic and safe way of removing hair from the private parts. It boosts the appearance of the man, makes him sexier and boosts his self confidence.

Wriitten by Jack Dunn - January 2012

Male Waxing Studio London with  male therapist Jack Dunn

How Non Strip Wax Can Provide You With a More Comfortable Form of Hair Removal

Throughout recent years, an increasing number of men have become interested in keeping themselves well-groomed. While a lot of men still would never set foot inside a salon, "manscaping" (also known as the removal of male body hair) is gaining in popularity. While being a furry beast is still preferred by some men (and appreciated by some women), there's nothing wrong with wanting to be smooth all over.

Body hair, at one time, served a purpose; that purpose being to help the body retain heat. Men and women both develop body hair after puberty and this is completely natural. However, today it is no longer a necessary part of survival. Somewhere along the line, human beings began to be offended by unneeded hair growing upon their bodies. Fortunately for these people, there are some relatively simple and pain-free ways to remove it.

Shaving is one of the easiest ways to get rid of body hair. However, there are drawbacks. Stubble grows in quickly after shaving and there is also the threat of razor burn. There are many gadgets on the market to help people rid themselves of body hair, but one of the most sought after approaches is that of body waxing.

There are two basic kinds of waxes for hair removal. One is strip waxing; the other is non-strip (also known as hot-wax). Strip waxing is great at removing large patches of hair on larger parts of the body. With this method, a sticky warm wax is smeared on the area, a paper strip or muslin cloth is applied over it, and the hair is pulled out as the strip is quickly removed.

The non-strip approach is better for removing hair on sensitive parts of the body. There are no  paper strips or cloths applied over this wax; it forms its own strip. There was once a time when hot-wax had to be heated to temperatures that were almost unbearable to the skin. Today, however, this is no longer the case. What was once hot wax is now warm wax, making application much more comfortable.

If you have very course, short hairs, non-strip wax does a great job of grabbing a hold of them. When the wax dries on the body, it shrinks and encapsulates even the tiniest of hairs. It's not as messy as strip-wax, and the procedure for male grooming may end up taking less time. When it comes to pain, having hair yanked out is never comfortable, but many people feel that non-strip wax is more tolerable than strip wax on sensitive skin and therefore a much more suitable method for male intimate waxing treatments.

Jack Dunn Male Grooming 

Free Male Grooming for our Facebook Fans

We would like to confirm the arrangements for the Draw that we are running on our Facebook page for our fans.

The Draw will take place on the 31st December 2011 in the afternoon and we shall post the details on the winner on the page as well as our blog page.

The winner will recieve one free treatment per month for the whole year ; all the details are listed on our Facebook page.

Male Waxing Aftercare - The all new Bush Balm ...

As part of our commitment to male waxing aftercare we are pleased to now offer an extended range of post wax skincare from Outback Organics. As a male waxing therapist and having been waxed we only ever retail products that we know will work and more importantly that they will do what it says on the tin!!


We endorse our waxing aftercare advice at every opportunity and our aftercare information, retail skincare products and support for all our clients is continually reviewed and updated – pre appointment information is offered, a free aftercare pack for all new clients and post waxing feedback or support for all our clients and in addition to this we also offer a range of retail skincare to support your aftercare regime. It’s our before during and after approach to waxing aftercare advice to ensure that our clients get the best skincare advice to achieve the results.

We also recognise that some clients may prefer high street alternatives and we are happy to suggest products that may offer similar aftercare benefits.

So we are pleased to be offering the new products from Outback Organics. These will include a scrub which is great for using on the body and the face, an ingrown hair serum for clients that suffer with ingrown hairs and “Bush Balm” an intense moisturiser which is a great aftercare product for the intimate waxing treatments. These are in addition to the range we currently offer which includes the Tea Tree skin wash and the Tea Tree hand and body lotion and now we are also happy to offer these products in 100ml as well as the larger 250ml options so it’s the perfect travel size and will fit nicely into your wash bag.... so guys no more excuses its aftercare on the go!!

Bush Balm has been designed as an intensive post wax moisturising balm. This balm is amazing – it’s so fast and you really can see the benefit - when applied directly after waxing you can see the skin settle and the redness disappear within minutes. Bush Balm contains bioactive Aloe, Allantoin and Frankincense extract these will soothe the skin after the initial waxing treatment with added Shea butter and Macadamia oil which deeply moisturise and nourish the skin. In simple terms Allantoin is moisturizing and keratolytic; meaning that it causes keratin in the skin to soften and is great for soothing and healing the skin. Frankincense is an anti inflammatory and combined with the cooling effects of Aloe and the moisturising benefits of Shea butter and Macadamia oils it all adds up to create a really intensive moisturiser which will work wonders for aftercare for the more sensitive areas such as the face and intimate areas. We shall be using the Bush Balm as a post wax treatment directly after all our male intimate waxing treatments so you can see the amazing benefits yourself and will also is available to purchase for home use.

More information will follow on the new after waxing scrub and the serum for treatment of ingrown hairs and an update on the changes to our free aftercare pack supplied for all our new customers.

Jack Dunn – JD Spa Therapies – September 2011

Male Torso Waxing Service

One of the more popular male waxing combinations is the  full back wax and the full male chest wax.

Our new Torso wax combination offers these two treatments and also includes an underarm waxing treatment.

Using only Perron Rigot waxes and a combination of strip and some non strip waxing methods to ensure a quality waxing service using hypoallergenic waxes to provide a more comfortable waxing treatment.

Details of the male Torso wax and all the other waxing treatments are included on our price list on the website.

Full Torso Wax ( Full back, chest wax and an underarm wax) - £60.00