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Hair Growth Cycle
Tami ODwyer • 16 December 2019
Hair Growth Cycle
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1 - Anagen = Active
2 - Catagen = Transition
3 - Telogen = Resting
Education regarding your waxing appointments is important as it will not only give you the best results going forward, it will also set your expectations on what is normal and achievable for your hair removal sessions. Hair grows in stages usually the growth cycle for each hair is between 4-6 weeks but genetics and hormones can make this cycle longer or shorter for some individuals. Waxing's aim is to remove your hair from the root during the active growing stage (Anagen) thus the hair needs to regenerate completely so stays away for longer during that 4-6 week period.
When you come for your first waxing appointment and you haven't been on a regular waxing schedule, it is safe to assume that not all your hairs will be in this active growing stage. The hairs may be in the second stage (Catagen - transition) or third (Telogen - resting) so what does this mean? let's say you only get waxed once a year before a holiday and shave outside of this period.. Waxing will remove all hairs growing above the skin's surface in the 3 stages stated, but ONLY if it is long enough for the wax to grab, what it won't do is remove the hairs in those 3 stages when they are below the surface or too short. So, expect those hairs under the surface or too short to grow out quicker than the 4-6 week period. Waxing only once a year will not give you smooth hair free skin for 4-6 weeks, this is only achieved when all the hair is removed in the active growth stage and this takes time.
For best results before a holiday you need a minimum of 3 appointments but ideally 4 and the 4th being before you go, you need to think ahead and schedule your appointments, work 48 hours back from your holiday start date and then 4 weekly for your 3rd, 2nd and 1st appointments. Within this waxing schedule you should also be starting your skin maintenance regime.. moisturise daily and exfoliate 2-3 times per week, doing this will rid your skin of dead skin cells, make the waxing more effective, less painful and encourage the hair to grow out without becoming ingrown. Waxing is a commitment but the rewards are definitely worth it! until you wax regularly and put down that razor you will never know your skin's potential.
If you are a shaver you need to leave 3 weeks minimum from your last shave for your first appointment and then 4 weeks for your subsequent appointments for waxing to be the most effective. The winter months are the ideal time to start as you are able to let the hair grow out.
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