We demand a lot from our hair. For both men and women, we tend to form a deeply personal attachment to the hair on our heads, and a deep disdain for the hair growing waywardly on our bodies. No matter the personal or superficial feelings we have towards our hair, it’s important to understand that our hair growth process is based on genetics and other natural factors as our bodies continuously change as we age.
Men and women alike have many methods that change or maintain the way their hair grows and the way it is removed. We can manipulate the thickness, the texture, the color, the length, and even the appearance of our hair. However, one thing that we can’t change is the rate at which our hair grows and what factors contribute to hair growth or hair loss.
When you wax and remove hair from your body, naturally, over time the hair will start to grow back. The speed and thickness in which your hair regrows depend on each person. While ethnicity can be a factor, your hormones play a big role in your hair regrowth process.
Increases and decreases in Estrogen and progesterone hormones have a direct effect on your hair and understanding how this process works can give you a better idea of what to look for in terms of hair growth while getting into a steady waxing routine.
FEMALE AND MALE GROWTH HORMONES
Estrogen and androgen are hormones in your body that not only help keep your hair in the growing (anagen) phase but also perform a lot of other important functions. For example, they’re responsible for menstruation and can help keep your bones strong. Estrogen and androgen may even help your hair grow faster on your head and on your body. This may be why many men and women notice their hair thinning, or growthing thicker in many places on the head and body.
Estrogen, a predominant hormone in the female body, actually slows and softens hair growth. It creates finer and softer hair; this is why many women grow less hair than men. There are instances when changes in the body affect the estrogen hormone. For example, women who are pregnant, menopausal, new mothers, or women with thyroid imbalances, may all experience a drop in levels of estrogen which impacts their natural hair growth cycle.
The drop in estrogen can sometimes lead to hair growth in new and unwanted places, like lip, chin, arms, chest, or legs.
With pregnancy and childbirth causing swift changing hormones throughout the body, women usually experience thicker hair growth. Pregnant women are also likely to experience hair growth in new places, such as on the face, or thicker/darker hair on their belly.
For all of these surprising new hair developments, we offer waxing services to remove hair from every part of the face and body. Our services are safe for pregnant women, too!
Androgen results in the male-based hormone, testosterone. Androgens cause the hair to grow more quickly, including on the face and entire body. Since this hormone is more prevalent in men, this is the cause of thicker facial and body hair compared to women.
Both men and women naturally experience a decrease in hormones after the age of 40, which usually means hair growth pattern changes.
MANAGING UNWANTED HAIR WITH WAXING
As you go through various life stages, and your body begins to change with age or lifestyle, one thing that is constant is that you can manage your unwanted hair growth with consistent waxing. Waxing is an important part of maintaining your appearance and keeping your changes in check. At Depil Brazil, our experienced Wax Pros work closely with you to understand your hair types, and growth patterns to assist you in creating a schedule that addresses your hair removal needs.
Each person is different and requires different wax services that work best to remove hair in different areas of the body. Our Wax Pros consider your age or any changing hormones for a better insight into your hair growth, or how it might change in months to come. We follow your growth patterns and identify aspects like ingrown hair to offer you a better, longer-lasting waxing experience.
To learn more about hormones and hair growth, call to schedule an appointment to speak with a trained Wax Pro about your hair growth concerns. You can also book your next appointment at your local Depil Brazil. Your first wax is completely free!
