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Jul 11, 2012

Considering a summertime wax?


Rx for Brown Skin for African American skin care


It's beach season, which means you need to grab the sunscreen, some waterproof African American skin care products and maybe take care of some unsightly hair that you let go unchecked during the winter. Many ladies go for waxes in the summer to get themselves beach-ready, but you want to protect your African American skin while doing this. The Houston Chronicle spoke to esthetician Lisa Lazzara for advice about waxing.

First, the expert said that if you've been shaving regularly, then you should wait three to four weeks before waxing to get smooth, long-lasting results. Next, once you do start a waxing routine, give up the razor.

"Avoid shaving between appointments. Shaving will negate all the positive benefits of waxing and can irritate hair follicles," said Lazzara, quoted by the news source.

Women's Day also has some tips for making the waxing experience better. The news source said if you're worried about pain, then you might want to take ibuprofen an hour before your appointment. Also, if you experience painful swelling and redness than apply a little cortisone cream to the area.

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