Waxing treatments are no longer just being performed in beauty salons – barbers’ shops and tattoo parlours are now also increasingly offering waxing services to their clients too.
Male Waxing
Based on current industry reports, male waxing is an emerging trend, for a variety of reasons men are now waxing more areas of their body than ever. The main reason behind this trend is that they want to look and feel good and be appealing to a partner. However, there are other motives as to why men an opting for a sleek, smooth waxed body. These services are now not only available in the traditional beauty salon, but also in barber shops.
Owners of La Vargas Beauty & Spa in Sydney, Samantha and Ingrid Vargas have noticed an increase in male waxing. They said, “Our growing male client base consists of men age between 20-45 years who wax their legs because they play sport such as soccer, their backs, chest and arms because they regularly visit the gym and eyebrows to maintain a well-groomed appearance.” The Vargas sisters said that their male clients tell them that they feel more confident when they are hair free and they prefer waxing because it’s quick and convenient. They believe that it helps maintain hygiene, reduces acne breakouts and ingrown hairs which can result from shaving.
Legends Sydney Barbershop, located in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Hurlstone Park and owned and operated by husband and wife team Bruce and Liza Hathcock, has also embraced this industry revolution. Bruce, the principal barber, is an industry legend himself who was born and raised in Los Angeles and has been cutting hair for more than 20 years. With a vision to create the ultimate barbering experience Bruce and Liza decided it was time to introduce waxing services that could be performed by the barber while the client is in the chair. They are both very excited about this new service that they are now offering their clients and the specially formulated Jax Wax Australia’s Daintree Blackbean wax.
Tattoo Waxing
Making the choice to wax tattooed skin may seem like a bad idea at first, but honestly it isn’t. Waxing occurs by removing hair from the root, and exfoliating (or removing) the top layer of the epidermis. As tattoos exist in our second layer of skin, the dermis, waxing doesn’t really affect the look of your ink, providing the tattoo is completely healed.
Tattoo artists recommend light exfoliation and hydration to keep the skin healthy and the tattoo vibrant. This is what waxing offers. A high-quality wax combined with after-wax products will ensure the perfect combination to giving the tattoo a brighter colour definition. Andrew Hopgood, who specialises in tattoo removal and body modification in New Zealand’s award-winning Sinatra’s Custom Tattoo’s said, “I wax my legs, as do a lot of others (I know with tattoos) in summer or before a show and sometimes I might do my arms. My legs are all dot work, so it stands out a hell of a lot better (and) makes the tattoos more vibrant.”
Finding the Perfect Wax
With new trends emerging, new waxes also come onto the market to meet the demand. Jax Wax Australia has been monitoring these new markets and is proud to have formulated waxing products that have been designed with the tattoo and barber market in mind. The company’s Daintree Blackbean Hot Wax is the perfect fit for these new markets. The smoky grey colour of the wax and woody aroma of cedarwood and sandalwood fragrance blends perfectly with the masculinity of traditional barbershops and unisex clientele of tattoo parlours. This wax removes the toughest of hair leaving very minimal redness and suitable for all areas of the body from facial waxing, backs, chest, arms and legs. To protect the skin following any waxing Jax Wax Australia’s Daintree Blackbean After Wax Lotion has been formulated with organic Hemp oil, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory that moisturises and balances oily skin, and organic Argan oil which contains beneficial nutrients and Vitamin E. Fragranced with a light cedarwood and sandalwood aroma the lotion is non-greasy, easily absorbed into the skin and can be used as a daily moisturiser to help prevent breakouts and reduce ingrown hairs.
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