Best hair removal techniques

When it comes to removing unwanted hair from your body it probably will not come as any surprise to read that there are a variety of different ways of undertaking this delicate procedure. It will also not surprise you to hear that people tend to have their own views on what they consider to be the best hair removal techniques.

So, let’s have a look at some of the best ways of removing hair from certain parts of your body:

Shaving

Shaving is one of the simplest and cheapest ways of removing body hair. Interestingly, the shaving of legs was believed to have come to the forefront during the Second World War as stockings were not easy to come by, so women tended to shave the hairs from their bare legs to look more feminine. Shaving, of the legs and other areas of the body, still takes place today.

Unless you are careless when using a razor, shaving your hairs off should be a painless process, especially when used with a suitable shaving cream or some other lotion.

Shaving is best done on your legs and underarms, although many women use a razor on their bikini line and other areas. As it only cuts the visible part of the hair, your shaved hair will grow again so you will need to carry out this process regularly. You should not use a shaver on your face.

Waxing

With waxing, you start by applying a sticky substance to your skin. This substance attaches the hair to a cloth strip and the cloth is pulled sharply away from the skin, thus removing the hairs. The hair will grow back.

Waxing tends to be used on all parts of the body including the bikini line, legs and face. You need to be aware that waxing can be painful, so be prepared to grit your teeth!

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal tends to work better on people with light skin and dark hair, as the laser is targeted at the melanin that is in darker hair. In most cases, an 80 per cent success rate in hair removal is possible.

Laser hair removal is not as painful as waxing. The procedure can be carried out on all parts of the body and normally requires five or six treatments spread over a period of six months i.e. one treatment every month lasting around 10 minutes per session.

It is important that the process is carried out by someone that is suitably qualified.

Intense and square pulsed light (IPL & SPL)

You are more likely to be guaranteed success with IPL AND SPL than with laser treatment as this procedure focuses on just the one hair at a time. In view of this, the procedure is slow but is ideal for removing unsightly hairs in many areas.

The process should be carried out by a qualified person who will use a special machine to target the hair. The follicle is killed by the pulsed light ray.

You are likely to need a similar amount of treatments to laser, lasting anywhere between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the area being treated.

Hopefully, the above is of some assistance in helping you choose the most suitable hair removal procedure for you.

Author Bio:
Katherine Flowers is passionate in providing advice about healthier lifestyles and well-being. She did research on hair removal services in Perth, and hopes to help consumers in choosing the right clinic for their needs.