Hair Removal

Women are more conscious of their visual appearance than men. But do you know that men too are turning to hair removal for several cosmetic purposes? Yes, they do, and this ever growing preference is what triggers the medical agencies and companies to regulate hair removal products and techniques for both men and women to take. These products and techniques differ according to their level of functionality and effectiveness though, with some methods proven to eliminate all the unwanted hairs in a short period of time, while others are developed to deliver an effect that lasts for a lifetime.

Below is a list of the body hair removal techniques that both men and women have used since the early days of its inception. Consider the following:

Temporary Methods

The temporary methods of hair removal are generally divided into two categories: depilation and epilation. The first includes the techniques that are proven to remove just parts of hair that grow above the surface of the skin. The second, on the other hand, involves the methods used to remove the entire strands of hair from the skin’s surface. The most common forms of each type are the following:

Shaving – The most common of the hair removal techniques known to man, shaving is the cheapest, quickest and safest way to take for eliminating the unwanted hairs on your body. However, the result of this method is not long lasting; it will just remove the visible portions of hair, but will still allow that to grow back in length. Typically, a sharpened metal blade is used here to shave the hairs off from the skin.

Plucking/Tweezing – This technique is basically identified as such through the use of metal forceps. The forceps are what pull the hairs out from the skin either one or a few strands at a moment. This method works perfectly for eliminating hairs on the face and eyebrows.

Waxing – Considered as an ancient hair removal method, waxing is often performed professionally in cosmetic clinics and offices. To remove the unwanted hairs, a hot wax is applied to the target area and a strip of paper or cloth is pressed into the applied wax for seconds. It is pulled away in a quick manner, taking the unnecessary strands with it. The main advantage of this technique is that it is fast, inexpensive, and can be done even at the comfort of your own room.

Permanent Methods

Electrolysis – If you are looking for an excellent permanent hair removal technique, electrolysis can be your best pick. This is done through the use of a metal probe as thin as the hair. It is slid into the follicles of unwanted hairs without puncturing the skin. Electricity is then used to damage the portions of the follicles that allow hairs to grow back in place. Of the permanent methods of removing bodily hairs, electrolysis is the one with the longest record of safety and functionality. Nevertheless, this technique can be painful and expensive.

Laser Hair Reduction – Another notable form of permanent hair removal, laser hair reduction uses the most advanced in the field of science and medicine – laser technology. A specific amount of light is used here to capture strands of hair that grows in the skin. The light is delivered into the hairs, damaging the follicles yet saving the tissues surrounding the growth. The good thing about this treatment so far is that it yields long lasting results which tend to be permanent especially if the technique is done properly. It is also safe and quick.

Several other hair removal methods are still available on the market these days, each promising to remove hairs from your body to the safest way possible. Whichever of the techniques you may prefer, make sure to determine first how much removal you need or how much you are willing to spend. As mentioned earlier, the techniques used for eliminating unwanted hairs come in different forms; each has its own capability and limits.