Firestyle Magazine Issue 2 - Winter 2015 | Page 12

Fashion & Beauty Body Hair... Waxing Lyrical Happy New Year to all my firefighting friends. Wishing you a healthy, safe and handsome 2016. One of the topics which I am most often get asked about is how remove body hair. In particular areas such as chest, back, pubic and bottom hair. These days guys are more self-conscious than ever about their physiques, generally going to the gym more and showing their bodies off! My friend Katie Hill owns Totality beauty spa in Tring, Hertfordshire and she tells me that she’s been a huge increase in the number of guys coming in for waxing over the past five years. Male waxing now constitutes around 40% of her business! Years ago guys were hesitant or embarrassed about going to a beauty salon but these days they seem to be running through the door! Especially the 18-30 age group. Perhaps the ever growing selfie trend is partly the cause as more and more guys are posting photos of themselves shirtless (and otherwise!!) on social media. So if you’re curious about the ins and outs of waxing but have never given it a go then read on! Man-scaping Bloke definition: The method of getting rid of unwanted or excessive body hair. Did you know A recent survey conducted by FHM discovered that 64% of male readers manscaped regularly! When we see a parade of hairless, smooth-chested fashion models, sports (and porn!) stars and celebrities we can often feel selfconscious about the hair on our own bodies. Do not fear you are not alone! Most men have a certain amount of body hair so what’s the best way to deal with it? If you’re spending time at the gym then finding effective ways to trim away excess or unwanted hair can reveal those hard worked-for muscles! Most women prefer ‘men to be men’ but too much body hair can also be a real turn off. In this article we will look at a couple of methods of tackling your body hair. There are various options depending on the amount of hair you have, its location as well as time and budget considerations. A great way to reduce the amount of body hair you have is to trim. 12