Waxing is a method of hair removal and a form of epilation. With waxing, a layer of wax is applied to the skin, which encloses the hairs. When the wax is hardened, it is quickly pulled away from the skin, removing the hairs with their roots.
Sources:
- FDA. Removing Hair Safely. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/removing-hair-safely (accessed 3. August 2020)
- American Academy of Dermatology Association. HAIR REMOVAL: HOW TO WAX. (https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/how-to-wax (accessed 3. August 2020)
