The pros and cons of shaving and waxing?

The pros and cons of shaving

Advantages:

1. easy to use;
2. absolutely painless;
3. fast and efficient method; and
4. it’s cheap.

Disadvantages:

1. short-term effect;
2. ingrown hairs;
3. irritation in bikini area and/or underarms;
4. stimulation of potential hair growth;
5. risk of cuts; and
6. coarse hairs after shaving.

The pros and cons of Waxing

Advantages:

1. with regular use, hair becomes softer and thinner;
2. the tip of the hair becomes pointed as hair grows straight out of the follicle;
3. no irritation of the skin such as itching or redness;
4. it can be performed at home; and
5. it’s affordable.

Disadvantages:

1. it’s painful, especially for those with sensitive skin;
2. hair can be damaged right under the skin or on its surface;
3. you should take precautions to prevent skin contamination; and
4. in the case of self-waxing, it is difficult to remove all hair evenly.