The Top 10 Hair Removal Methods – Which Is Right For You?

Do you have unwanted body hair?nbsp; Are you trying to choose
between hair removal methods?nbsp; This guide contains all you
need to decidenbsp; It details several popular as well as
not-so-common methods of getting rid of unwanted hair, including
shaving, plucking, waxing, sugar waxing, bleaching, threading,
depilatories, electrolysis, laser, and vaniqa

Shaving

Shaving is a temporary hair removal methodnbsp; It is
inexpensive, but for most people the hair has started to grow
back by the following daynbsp; To prevent stubble, you must
shave once or twice dailynbsp; Razors come in all
varietiesnbsp; They can be made of cheap plastic with a single
blade which can be bought for a quarter, or a high quality
electric version costing $50 or more

Plucking

Another common hair removal method is plucking, or tweezing, the
hairnbsp; While this method is time consuming, as you can only
pluck one hair at a time, it is useful for smaller areas, such
as an extra eyebrow hair or twonbsp; However, it can be
painful, especially around the eyes, and can cause irritation
and ingrown hairsnbsp; While it is a myth that by plucking a
hair out by its root you are causing two to grow in its place,
many women do not pluck their hair for this very reasonnbsp;
But investing in a $2 pair of tweezers is a lifesaver when you
want to look perfect for that special occasion

Waxing

For larger areas, many people prefer to use hot waxnbsp; The
wax is applied to the skin with a piece of paper or cloth
covering itnbsp; After the wax cools, the strip is ripped
away, taking the hair with itnbsp; While this method is fast,
it can also be painfulnbsp; In addition, waxing removes the
top layer of skin, and can cause rashes and rednessnbsp;
However, once you become good at the technique, it is an easy
and inexpensive way to quickly get rid of unwanted hair at
homenbsp; Kits can be purchased for $20-$40nbsp; You can
also have your skin waxed by a professionalnbsp; Depending on
the area you are having waxed, this can cost from $20 to around
$150

Sugar Waxing

Sugar waxing is similar in method to traditional waxing, except
that the “wax” is a sticky sugary pastenbsp; Sugaring is even
less expensive, as home kits can be bought for as little as
$10

Bleaching

Rather than removing the hair, some women prefer to lighten
itnbsp; This is especially common for women with facial
hairnbsp; Bleaching is completely pain-free, and can be done
at homenbsp; Most women do not have any skin reactions to the
bleach; however, as with a hair dye, be sure to test first on a
small, inconspicuous part of your skin, just in case the bleach
does change your skin color or cause irritation

Threading

Threading, also known as khite, is commonly practiced in the
Middle East but much less well-known in the westnbsp; It is
performed using a cotton threadnbsp; The thread is twisted,
catching the hair, and is then pulled to remove itnbsp; The
results are similar to plucking, but many more hairs can be
removed at one timenbsp; Always use cotton so the fibers
themselves do not irritate the skinnbsp;
nbsp;
Depilatories

Depilatories are creams that dissolve hair, allowing it to be
wiped awaynbsp; For some people, depilatories last no longer
than shaving, while others are hair-free for several daysnbsp;
The process is not always painless, but is definitely less
painful than waxingnbsp; The creams can be bought for a few
dollars at any drug store

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal methodnbsp; A needle
is placed in a hair follicle and electric current is delivered
to the folliclenbsp; This damages the hair, and it does not
returnnbsp; This method works well for small localized areas
of hair, but can be time consuming and costly for large patches,
as each hair must be done individuallynbsp; Also, if the
needle is not inserted just right, the hair may need to be
retreated, and often an area must be treated three to four times
before the hair is permanently removednbsp; While the needle
should not puncture the skin, electrolysis can be painfulnbsp;
It is recommended that electrolysis be done by a professional;
home treatment methods are difficult and generally
unsuccessful

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is another permanent hair removal
methodnbsp; It is a more recent method, and data as to its
long-term effectiveness is still being gatherednbsp; Light
from a laser is pointed at a small area of skinnbsp; The
energy from the light is absorbed by the dark hair pigment,
heating and damaging the folliclenbsp; This method does not
work for white or grey hair or for people with dark skin and
light hairnbsp; Because this method does not require each hair
to be treated individually, this method is much quicker and less
expensive for larger areas such as the legs as compared to
electrolysisnbsp; If you are interested in laser hair removal,
find a reputable professionalnbsp; Laser hair removal can
cause permanent skin damage if not performed properlynbsp; It
can be painful, but as more research continues to be gathered,
its looking more and more like a viable option for many
peoplenbsp; The only place laser hair removal should not be
performed is around the eyes, as it could cause permanent eye
damage

Vaniqa

Vaniqa is a cream designed specifically to target facial hair in
womennbsp; It is intended to slow the growth of this hair, and
is designed to be used with other nonpermanent methods of hair
removalnbsp; It is available by prescription only, and has
been shown to be effective in almost 60% of the patients in the
trialnbsp; It is currently only for use by women over 12

Remember when your mother always told you that you didn’t really
want to start shaving?nbsp; But you insisted that you would
want to continue for the rest of your lifenbsp; However, for
many women, unwanted hair causes major stress and discomfort
everydaynbsp; You should now be able to more easily choose
between the many hair removal methods and choose the one that is
right for you

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