March 22, 2009
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Hair removal - info, methods & techniques
| People’s reasons for wanting hair removed are very different. Some people with hair growth disorders like hypertrichosis or hirsutism use hair removal procedures for medical reasons. Sports persons say that hair removal will cut down the wind resistance and improve their competitive speeds. Some people go for hair removal just because they feel like it.
Around 50% of the men are going for hair removal in some form or the other.
Most men shave their facial hair. Sometimes they shave their body hair for cosmetic purposes, as well. Latest reports say that hair removal salons are getting more and more men customers for removing hair, as many men include hair removal as part of their normal cosmetic routine.
It is no big surprise that there are a number of As Seen On TV products that focus on hair removal. Recently two products have become very popular. There is the wizzit is a battery powered device that works great to remove hair from unwanted areas. Another popular hair removal product is the Nono hair removal system.
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There are different hair removal methods:
The most common is shaving. Some others include waxing, coils, electrolysis and laser. Although each has its advantages and disadvantages, they all perform the same function. That is removing unwanted hair.
 There are two hair removal alternatives: temporary and permanently.
Shaving your unwanted hair is a temporary hair removal technique. Waxing, sugaring, electrolysis, laser treatment are the most preferred methods for permanently body hair removal.
Let’s see some more about hair removal methods
- Shaving
This is a quickest and most inexpensive method of hair removal. However, it has to be repeated frequently. Extra care must be given to the skin.
Results: Temporary, from 1 to 3 days.
- Depilatories
Depilatories are also very common. As a hair removal method they are quick and inexpensive. However, they can be harsh on the skin and messy.
Results: Temporary, about 2 weeks.
- Sugaring
Sugaring hair removal can be painful but is inexpensive and generally kind to the skin as sugaring pastes are natural.
Results: 3 to 6 weeks.
- Threading
This hair removal method is used mainly for eyebrows and facial hair. A person skilled in threading should perform the method.
Results: Temporary, up to 3 weeks.
- Tweezers
Tweezers are good for isolated hairs and some facial areas. It is an inexpensive method of hair removal although good quality tweezers are needed.
Results: Temporary, from 3 to 8 weeks.
- Waxing
Waxing hair removal may be painful depending on a person’s toleration level. It is quick and inexpensive. Take care, some waxes can affect the skin.
Results: From 3 to 6 weeks.
- Hair Inhibitors
They are easy to use with any existing hair removal method (excluding depilatories). They reduce and even stop hair growth.
Results: After 3 to 6 months, significant reduction in hair growth, in some cases, permanently.
- Electrolysis
It can be painful. Depending on the size of the area to be treated, it could be expensive. In most cases this hair removal method is permanent. It is important to get professional treatment to avoid skin damage.
Results: Permanently.
- Laser Treatment
Now with CoolGlide technology, all skin types can be treated. In most cases this hair removal method is permanent. There might be mild discomfort. It can be expensive depending on the size of the area to be treated. It is important to get professional treatment to avoid skin damage.
Results: Permanently
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