| Hair will grow on almost every part of the body. | | | | When using these methods, it takes the hair |
| We live in a society where excess hair growth on | | | | longer to grow back. Other than a possible skin |
| certain areas is not considered very attractive. | | | | irritation, there is not usually a serious reaction |
| Some areas are deemed acceptable for men | | | | when done correctly. It is an expensive method |
| while others find the same area unacceptable for | | | | of hair removal. If waxing and sugaring is done |
| women. There are other reasons why people | | | | incorrectly, there may be burning and skin |
| remove that can include medical reasons, cultural | | | | damage which can be painful. Threading can be |
| reasons, male-to female gender reassignment, | | | | expensive but it is not painful. |
| religious reasons, sports related reasons, and | | | | Electrolysis: Most experts say that electrolysis is |
| military reasons. No matter what the reason is for | | | | the best method for permanently removing hair. |
| choosing to remove hair, the result has been a | | | | Electrolysis involves injecting the base of a hair |
| booming hair removal industry with modern hair | | | | follicle with electric currents. The heat from the |
| removal techniques. | | | | current dries the base of the follicle inhibiting |
| Many types of hair removal methods have been | | | | further hair growth. Electrolysis can be expensive |
| developed to make hair removal much easier. The | | | | and requires a professional to perform the |
| following is a list of popular hair removal | | | | procedure. |
| techniques and the pros and cons associated with | | | | Laser Treatment: This is another permanent hair |
| each one: | | | | removal method. Laser treatment involves |
| Shaving: This type of hair removal method is | | | | applying a wavelength to the skin where it enters |
| usually done manually or with an electric shaver. | | | | the hair follicle. The wavelength damages the |
| This is a popular choice because there are very | | | | follicle and surrounding tissue stopping hair growth. |
| few side effects. People with sensitive skin may | | | | Laser treatment is a recommended choice for |
| acquire a rash that will go away quickly. | | | | people with dark or coarse hair. It is given by a |
| Moisturizers usually help with redness. It is painless | | | | professional and can be expensive. There is pain |
| and gives good results. | | | | associated with laser treatment. Professional laser |
| Powders or Creams: This method is a very | | | | treatment businesses will use pain reduction |
| popular choice because there are not usually any | | | | techniques. |
| permanent side effects. People with sensitive skin | | | | If there is a particular area on your body that has |
| may get a slight skin irritation. It is important to | | | | too much hair such as on your back, chest, legs, |
| test a spot on the skin to make sure you do not | | | | or above your lip, there are many beneficial hair |
| get a reaction. Many cream products have | | | | removal methods. Before choosing a permanent |
| moisturizers in them. Some products are made | | | | hair removal method, you should talk to a |
| for people with sensitive skin. | | | | professional. If you have a skin disease such as |
| Removing the Hair and Root: A few methods | | | | psoriasis, you should not use products or methods |
| include: | | | | to remove your hair. It is important to research |
| - Plucking: The hair is plucked using tweezers. | | | | the various hair removing methods before |
| - Waxing: Hot or cold layer is applied and then | | | | choosing one. Consider which one will meet your |
| removed with strips | | | | particular circumstance. |
| - Sugaring Like waxing, but a sticky paste is | | | | For most people, hair removal is a common |
| applied to the skin | | | | practice. With the right knowledge, your hair |
| - Threading: Twisted thread catches hairs as it is | | | | removing experience can be as normal as any |
| rolled across the skin | | | | other daily care routine. |