Good or Gross

Seems odd to have two posts back to back relating to hygiene,but that is exactly what is happening. When I first read about the Japanese ear cleaning parlors I thought it was kind of gross but as I read on I began to question that assumption. First off earwax is necessary for ear health, without it the ear has no protection from foreign objects,plus earwax offers antiviral/antibacterial properties for optimum ear health. So why bother having it cleaned out? Because too much wax can cause hearing impairments and infections,so there is a need for just the right amount to be present. Enter the ear cleaning parlor where for $32 a person can get just the right amount of cleaning in around 30 minutes,or if you are looking for a more intense treatment you can have an ear wash,neck and shoulder massage,ear acupressure and a cleaning for $100 which takes a little over an hour.  They claim it is very relaxing and good for overall health. One more thing...the tools you see in the photos may not look like something you want stuck in your ear,but from what I read they are way better than a Q-tip health wise.