What’s The Most Effective Way To Remove Unwanted Body Hair?

We are approaching the run up to Christmas, and that means plenty of special events and party invitations will be filling up the calendar. This brings the prospect of some fun memory making times when you will naturally want to be looking and feeling your best. 

There may be a particular outfit that you are keen to wear and want to brush up on your personal grooming to make sure that you are your most confident self. This may mean dealing with unwanted body hair beforehand so that you can wear a sleeveless dress or sheer tights for example.

There are several different methods of removing body hair and it can be difficult to know which method might work best for you. Here are the pros and cons of some of the most common hair removal methods.

 

Shaving

Shaving is a quick and easy option that you can carry out at home with very little expense. It can be used on any area of the body and there are both manual and electric razor options. 

The cons include fast hair regrowth, generally within one or two days. There is also the risk of inflaming dry or sensitive skin, and accidentally cutting yourself. 

 

Epilating

Epilating involves using a device that pulls out individual hairs with tiny tweezers. It provides more long-lasting hair removal than shaving, with results typically lasting for up to three weeks. Most epilators have a range of attachments that enable them to be used on any part of the body, including the face.

The cons can be some level of discomfort during the hair removal process, and a higher initial investment in a device. 

 

Waxing

Waxing is a popular hair removal technique that involves applying prepared strips or liquid to the skin and briskly pulling them off to pull out hairs. It’s very effective, leaving the skin smooth for several weeks afterwards.

The main drawback of waxing is that it is temporarily quite painful, and can leave the skin looking red for a few hours afterwards. It can be done at home, but for best results many people prefer to visit a beauty salon, which is a little more expensive and time consuming.

 

Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is a more permanent solution of hair removal that can be carried out at a beauty clinic. It works by deliberately damaging the hair follicles so that the hair falls out and is slow to regrow. After several courses of treatment, the hair may be permanently removed.

The treatment works best on darker hair with a high melanin content. It is less effective on blonde or ginger hair and will have no effect on white or grey hair because it contains no melanin. The beauty therapist should inform the client about how effective they can expect the results to be, and any side effects.

Most people find that any pain or discomfort during the process is moderate and that any redness or swelling will subside within a few hours. 

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