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Quick, trustworthy answers to the most-asked questions about Hollywood wax and Brazilian waxing: pain levels, ideal hair length, session timing, contraindications, pregnancy notes, and more. Short reads designed to help you book with confidence—or refine your salon workflow. Buying products? Compare options in Product Guides, or jump straight to Film Wax and Hot Wax.

Ingrown Hairs and How to Avoid Them

Ingrown hairs can be itchy, painful and, frankly, look pretty awful. And they’re tricky to get rid of. Ingrowns form when a hair grows into the skin. You may or may not be able to see the hair trapped inside these bumps. Some of them could also become infected. The

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The Benefits of Waxing for Athletes

For athletes, waxing isn’t just cosmetic; it has practical implications. While shaving is quick and easy, it has to be done frequently because stubble grows back within a few days. Tightly fitting sportswear, such as running or cycling shorts and swimsuits, can cause major irritation and discomfort when it rubs

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Up Your Hot Wax Game!

There are 3 types of hair removal wax available: Strip, Hot and Film Wax. Together with Strip wax, Hot Wax has been a salon staple for many years. In contrast, Film Wax is a new generation product that was developed more recently. Harley Waxing uses only the finest ingredients in

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How to Use Film Wax Most Effectively

Film Wax is a new generation wax combining the best qualities of both Hot and Strip Wax. In this post, we explain what makes it unique and the best way to use it for unparalleled waxing results.Harley Waxing offers free samples to all qualified beauty therapists to try out our

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Waxing During Pregnancy

Hormones and Hair Growth Hormones produced during pregnancy cause many changes in the body. The skin, circulation, and hair growth systems are among those affected by these hormonal changes. Estrogen increases the volume of blood and other fluids that help support your developing baby. In turn, relaxin expands blood vessels

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Harley Waxing Ingredient Glossary

If you’re not a chemistry buff, ingredient lists on cosmetic products can look like Elvish. So, what are they and what do they do? This handy guide will explain it all. We’ve also included the products that contain each ingredient for quick reference. All ingredients used in Harley Waxing Products

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Hair Removal Methods: A Comparison

Why do we want to remove hair? Unwanted hair, whether on the body or the face, is a burden for many people. Excessive hair growth is known as hirsutism. It is especially bothersome for women who suffer from PCOS and other hormonal fluctuations, while some men struggle with hairy chests

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Waxing and Tattoos – What You Need To Know

Do you have tattoos and wonder if waxing over them would be OK? Or are you already a waxing aficionado and want to get inked? Fear not – waxing before and after getting tattooed is absolutely fine. In fact, it can actually be beneficial! There are a few rules, though…

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