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SEX ON THE HILL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
Waxing is an increasingly-popular method of hair removal for men. At-home kits of cold or hot wax can be purchased at grocery or drug stores. While waxing is painful, the hair takes weeks longer to grow back than shaved hair.
Guys get groomed below the neck.
BY LEANNE BREIBY
BY LEANNE BREIBY
correspondent@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Courtney Kuhlen/KANSAN
These days it isn't just the women who are heading to the salon for a quick brow wax. The time has come for men to let go of the low-maintenance lifestyle and embrace hair removal. This means shaving, waxing and even laser hair removal for the entire body. The fairer sex is no longer alone in its quest for hairless skin.
The most common method employed is shaving. While some men just stick to shaving the face, others go a little further. Some men shave their chest and arms in order to give their muscles more definition. Others embarrassed about unruly back or armpit hair will shave, or at the least trim.
the least time.
Another area that needs maintenance is the pubic region. A number of males shave their testicles, usually for sex purposes, or at their girlfriends/wives' request. Jennifer Garrett, general manager Priscilla's, 1206 W. 23rd St., said sometimes guys come in talking about shaving.
about saying that.
"They say it feels cool during sex if she is (shaved) too." Garrett said that men felt the lack of hair was also a confidence booster and could "add two inches" to the appearance of the penis. When her ex-boyfriend decided one day to shave his pubic area she was a bit surprised, but not upset. She said it was nice when a guy shaved. When performing oral sex, "you don't choke on hairs," she said.
Shaving may be the most popular and the least expensive method of hair removal, but it definitely has its drawbacks. Ingrown hairs or razor burn are common. Other problems with shaving are cuts and the quick rate that the hair grows back.
The good news is, there another way to remove the fuzz, the bad news is it can hurt like hell. Having hot wax poured over the body, then, along with every hair follicle it covers, ripped off seconds later, costs $35 a pop on average.
The most commonly waxed areas for men are eyebrows, shoulders, back and chest. While each salon varies in specifics, almost all offer some service for male clients. Lyndsey
Cowman of Images Salon and Day Spa, 511 W. 9th St., said that she won't wax arms because it is too painful for the client. Her salon also has a policy of not waxing men below the waist. This was mostly due to the fact that, occasionally, some men will come in and ask for a Brazilian wax (removal of all hair from the bellybutton to the tailbone) just for the opportunity to drop their pants in front of a woman. Cowman said that these
males' inappropriate behavior was because of their desire for a cheap thrill.
While some salons will do a male bikini wax if asked, rarely will it be on the list of services. Moulin said that waxing is more common among international students who come from countries where waxing is cheaper. She also added that while waxing is costly, it is very effective, and more gentle to the skin than shaving, exfoliating each time, removing dead skin cells and preventing wrinkles. Moulin said that men have a lower pain tolerance than their female counterparts. And whereas when waxing women she can just chat about the day, with a man the conversation is more clinical as she has to talk them through the process.
through the process.
Men looking for a less painful, long term solution to hair removal look toward laser hair removal. This process includes using a laser to disable the hair follicle, preventing subsequent growth. Cindy Merrill, Certified Laser Specialist and owner of Permanent Cosmetics and Laser Center, said that around 40 percent of her clients are male and that number has increased greatly over the past few years.
"No longer do men follow the stereotype that hair equals masculinity, the two are not associated," Merril said.
The downside to this process is the cost.
One session runs around $400 and while it varies from person to person, multiple sessions are usually necessary.
But if shaving and waxing become too bothersome, that is the price one must pay for skin as smooth as a baby's bottom.
as smooth as a day's sleep Flip through the latest Cosmo or GQ and one thing you won't find on men is body hair. Men: Wake up and smell the wax.
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