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ttl ach, arms, legs, and bikini line. When waxing Cold waxing is the most common hair-removal

large amounts of hairs are removed each time practice in beauty centres. V/ith cold waxing
0s with minimum discomfort. some warm wax is applied with a wooden spat-
There are two different waxing methods. The ula in the direction of hair growth. Then a paper
M difference is found in the temperature of the wax. strip is pressed on the skin. It is removed with
A V/ith hot waxing a thin layera of hot wax is applied a quick movement against the direction of hair
with a spatula in the direction of hair growths. growth, taking away wax and
K The hard wax hardens and then it is pulled off hairs altogetherT.
E in the opposite direction of hair growth, taking Once the paper strip has been
all hairs off with it. temoved, hand pressureE is
applied to the area to mini-
u mise the discomfort. In the
end some moisturising lotion
P is applied onto the skin. The
area will be sensitive for a
few hours.

H Tweezing is performed only in
beauty centres e Lry
Answer the following questions.
El By waxing only a few body hairs
Il What is hair removal? are removed each time O @
E Where does body hair grow? El The wax is applied in the opposite
I Is hair removal only a woman's practice? direction of hair growth O \LI
!I Is depilation performed in beauty centres? ts During waxing, paper strips are
El How many temporary epilation methods do removed in the direction of hair
you know? Write a list. growth e \ry
E What do you think tweezing means? E Tweezing is a permanent epilation
E What do you do when waxing? method e \F'
E How many waxing methods do you know? lD You apply wax with a brush O \ry
H What is the difference between hot and cold f[ Paper strips are removed very slowlyO @
waxing?
lE What do you use paper strips for?
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Read the text again and find the English words
referring to parts of the body. Write a list and
Explain the dffirence between epilation and translate them into ltalian.
depilation.

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Try to explain the meaning of the following
Decide if thefollowing sentences are true (T) or terms.
false (F). Correct the false ones.
E Hair removal
Il Hair removal is only a man's need o@ El Body hair
E Body hair doesn't grow on the E Unwanted hairs
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palm ofthe hands 4 Home practice
E There are only temporary E Root
epilation methods o@ E Temporary
tr Epilation devices are used in E Method
beauty centres O.@ EWooden