Women are never happy with the hair growth in unwanted areas of the body as they are one who has to take all the pain to get rid of them. Their men could go away with those hairs but not them. So, let’s have a look at what are the options for hair removal for women. These are tweezing, cutting, threading and waxing. Women worry more about hairs certain body parts such as arms, legs and bikini area.
Lot of hair removal products are available in the market which are very easy to get and working with them is a breeze. Yes, it is as simple as combing your hairs. If you are not sure which one of them to choose then we have a recommendation. VEET In-Shower Hair Removal Cream works quite well and I am sure you would like its results with a smooth and silky finish. This cream works instantly and as it contains water resistant ingredients, it won't shower off.
Wax strips are now also available in the market which could be better and easy alternative of expensive hair removal methods. You could wax your hairs with these strips in the convenience of your home. Use peppermint oils after the wax for that extra cooling that is required after the wax process. I am sure you would not feel the wax pain with these user friendly wax strips.
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Electric shavers are best and safe when it comes to shaving pubic hairs, as there is not much fear of cuts and nicks. Only criteria for a good shave are that the hairs should be soft.
Take a hot shower, as this will soften hairs. Hot shower will also prevent bacteria as they could enter into the hair follicles after shaving. If you have a shaver, which could be used in wet, then you could also shave while in shower. Do not use electric operated shavers in showers. It is advisable to read manual before going for it.
If your shaver could not be used in wet hairs then dry all your hairs before using it. In most cases you would not require any shaving cream. Try not to use shaver in the same part of the skin for long. Red bumps and some forms of skin irritation is normal and with regular shaving of pubic areas it will diminish.
Never shave red or bumpy skin. To prevent irritation from small hairs, which could grow within 24 hours, shave daily.
Male or female, both have unwanted hairs in their body. Both want to look fresh and get rid of unwanted hairs. 80% of women and 50% of men undergo hair removal in some form or the other. Facial hair removal is more popular in male. We would look at some of the male body hair removal techniques.
Male body hair removal primarily consists of removing hairs from underarms, legs, arms, face, chest, and pubic areas. Sports person goes for hair removal because it cuts down wind resistance. Models also go for a clean look, as this is demand of their profession.
There are many techniques for hair removal ranging from shaving, waxing, sugaring, electrolysis, and laser treatments. Waxing and sugaring are more popular form of male body hair removal. This is because male can withstand the pain better that is caused while doing these types of hair removal techniques. In waxing or sugaring, the solution is applied on the body part and covered with cotton strip. The cotton strip if taken out in one go and the hairs are pulled with it. This type of hair removal keeps body hair free for 6-8 weeks. On regular, use hair even go off permanently.
Electrolysis and Laser male hair removal technique removes the hairs permanently. In these techniques, the hair follicle is destroyed from the root and hair does not grow again. These Male body hair removal techniques are costly but gives a long lasting results.
Sugaring is a type of waxing where sugar paste is used in place of wax. Method for hair removal is same in both the cases. Sugaring hair removal is an inexpensive way of getting rid of those unwanted hairs. The growth of hairs after sugaring is thinner and sparser. Hair growth inhibitor is used with sugaring to further decrease the growth of the unwanted hairs. Lets look at the recipe for sugaring hair removal:
Ingredient for sugaring hair removal:
# Sugar: 1 cup # Lemon juice: Half lemon # Honey: 1/4 cup # Molasses: 1tbs # Cornstarch
Mix sugar, lemon juice and honey well. Heat it on low heat till it boils. Cool it down so that it is workable. Lets assume, that you want to remove hairs from your leg. Make your legs clean and dry. Dust the legs with cornstarch so that it is completely oil free. Spread the thin layer of mixture on the leg, the part you want to work first. Cover it with a cotton cloth and rub it towards opposite direction of hair growth.
Grab the cloth at one end and pull it out quickly in one go in the direction of hair growth. It will hurt a bit but still the results you would get is worth pain. Professional sugaring wax
Hair removal is not carried only in female but in male too. Looking fresh and clean is what everybody wishes. To attain this one needs unwanted hair removal. Facial hair removal is more popular in both male and female.
Hair removal is done primarily in hands, arms, under arms, legs, bikini areas, and eyebrows. Sports people also go for a hair removal these days to improve their competitive speeds. Lets see some of the processes which helps in unwanted hair removal:
Unwanted hair removal techniques:
# Hair removal through Depilatories: This is a quick and simple way for hair removal. The result lasts for about 2 weeks. One of the simplest ways for unwanted hair removal
# Electrolysis: The permanent for of hair removal. It is one of the painful methods. High professional treatment required and is expensive.
Laser Treatment: A permanent hair removal method and works in most of the cases. Expensive and professional treatment required.
# Shaving Hair removal: Quick and easy way but could be hard for the skin. Hairs returns quickly.
# Sugaring Hair removal: A painful way to remove hairs. Similar to waxing.
# Threading hair removal: Used primarily for facial and eyebrows hairs.
# Tweezers: Used primarily for isolated hairs.
# Waxing: A painful way of removing hairs. Could irritate the skin.
If we talk about quick painless hair removal system then first thing comes in mind is Laser hair removal. It is somewhat new in all the hair removing techniques but fast improving. This is an extremely fast solution for hairs and is less painful then electrolysis. The best part is that the result is long lasting. Electrolysis sends electric current with the help of fine needle inserted in the skin to kill the hair follicle and hence it is painful. Moreover, it removes hairs one by one. Laser hair removal gives quick painless hair removal and works on a area rather then hair by hair.
Depilatory creams, another form of quick painless hair removal
Depilatory creams have high pH levels, which helps in dissolving hairs at skin surface. This is a cheap and gives quick painless hair removal. It works best at bikini line, above lips or underarms. Apply cream to the area you want to remove hairs. Leave it for few minutes and rinse hair away. Quick and painless. Remember to do a patch test before going for it.
Bleaching Hairs: Yet another form of quick painless hair removal
It does not remove the hairs but lightens the hair color and due to which it appears blonde or golden. Remember to use it fresh as it is prepared by mixing cream and powder. Never mix it in a metal container.
What is the reason behind women shaving leg hair and men don’t. Women shave their legs to appear younger, but don't expect men to, as they want to appear older (also the reason for men to grow facial hair). Lets look at some hint which you can use in shaving leg hair.
# Take a warm bath before you go for shaving leg hair. # Wait for some time to let the hairs soften # Try to raise your leg towards wall near the shower. # Use a shaving cream and try to get thick leather out of it. # Use the razor to shave your legs in the direction of hair growth. In one go let it cross the whole leg one portion at a time. # Rinse the blades and wet it in between the shave. # Shave till whole leg is done. # Dry and rub with a moisturizer, which will lessen the burning sensation.
Precautions for Shaving leg hair: # Do not use dull blades # Be careful while shaving at ankles or skin beside bones. # Always keep a antiseptic cream nearby, in case some cuts are there.
Permanent body hair removal is hard to define. A complete destruction of hair follicle is required to achieve permanent hair removal. Once the hair follicle is destroyed, the regeneration of hairs is completely stopped. There are 2 scenarios i.e. permanent body hair removal and permanent body hair reduction.
By far electrolysis is the only proved method for permanent hair removal. A very thin metal is inserted in hair follicle. Light electricity is transferred from the metal to hair follicle, which damages the area, which generates hairs. Though this method is best, it also comes with a host of disadvantages.
It is an expensive method. The process is very tedious, painful and is very difficult if large amount of permanent body hair removal is required. If the process is not carried out nicely, it could lead to skin damage, infection, hair growth both partially or fully.
Waxing for females Waxing or hair removal can be carried on in both male and female body. Waxing is a bit painful so waxing for females are not that popular. But waxing is one of the most efficient ways to remove unwanted hairs. It removes hairs from the root, so the growth of the hairs takes about 6-8 weeks. Once the hairs are removed the growth of the hairs are very scanty. With further removal using this method in waxing for females, hair growth is reduced drastically.
Instructions for waxing for females:
# First do patch tests. In fact before using any skin treatment product, you should do a path test. See the results of patch test for 24 hours. Don't panic if a slight reddening occurs, which is normal in waxing for females.
# Hair length: Do not wax if your hairs are below 0.25 inch long
# Use conditioners, mild soap etc to wash your skin thoroughly before going for a wax.
# Prepare the wax
# Spread the wax on skin, which you want to treat. Go in a step-by-step manner, one part at a time.
# Cover the wax with a cloth strip. Remember to leave a part of cloth free so as to get a good grip of it at the time of removing the cloth.
