Definitions for waxing
ˈwæk sɪŋwax·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. waxingnoun

   the application of wax to a surface

2. waxingadjective

   a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

   "the waxing of the moon"

3. waxingadjective

   (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

   "the waxing moon passes from new to full"

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1. waxingnoun

   the action of the verb to wax

2. waxingnoun

   a cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax

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1. Waxing

   Waxing is the process of hair removal from the root by using a covering of a sticky substance, such as wax, to adhere to body hair, and then removing this covering and pulling out the hair from the follicle. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for four to six weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week due to some of their hair being on a different human hair growth cycle. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, pubic hair (called bikini waxing), legs, arms, back, abdomen, knuckles, and feet. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair.

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1. Waxing

   of Wax

2. Waxing

   of Wax

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1. Waxing

   Waxing is a form of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for two to eight weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair. Strip waxing is accomplished by spreading a wax thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is then pressed on the top and ripped off the direction of hair growth. This removes the wax along with the hair. Strip wax can also be made at home using lemon juice, water, sugar and honey. Hot waxing utilizes Hot wax. In this case, the wax is applied somewhat thickly and with no cloth or paper strips. The wax then hardens when it cools, thus allowing the easy removal by a therapist without the aid of cloths. This waxing method is very beneficial to people who have sensitive skin.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of waxing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of waxing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of waxing in a Sentence

1. Isabel Waxman:

   It is indeed ironic that we spend our school days yearning to graduate and our remaining days waxing nostalgic about our school days.

2. Whitney Bowe:

   If laser treatments are too pricey, or the hair is not dark brown or black (and therefore not a goodcandidate for laser treatments), then go forshaving over waxing. Waxing has the highest risk of causing in-grown hairs that can be painful and even get infected with MRSA.

3. Whitney Bowe:

   Over-waxing can destroy the hair canal, leading to permanent ingrowns.

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