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Body hair grows faster in some people than others. Those who prefer to show smooth skin in the summer can have their hair removed either permanently or temporarily. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
1. pluck
This method is suitable for smaller areas such as eyebrows or chin. For this you need tweezers with which individual hairs are plucked. It can hurt and takes time. In addition, the skin becomes irritated and redness may occur. After a few days, the hairs must be removed again as they grow back.
+ advantages
- careful and accurate epilation is possible
- cheap
– Disadvantages
- only suitable for small spaces
- irritates the skin
- can cause redness
2. Shaving
Of all the methods used, shaving is the most common. However, those who tend to have sensitive skin will not be completely satisfied with this method. The blades irritate the skin and can cause redness or acne. After shaving, you should definitely use cooling care creams that moisturize the skin. If you’re not sensitive, shaving is quick and easy.
A distinction is made between wet and dry shaving. In the wet variant, shower gel or shaving foam is applied and then run against the direction of hair growth with a disposable razor or gel shaver. An electric shaver helps dry shaving.
Depending on the person, the hair grows back relatively quickly as it is only superficially removed. This may take up to a week on the legs, but the face will go faster. However, shaving is suitable for every part of the body and can be done without much preparation.
+ advantages
- fast and easy
- relatively cheap
- painless
– Disadvantages
- Blades can irritate the skin (redness and pimples)
- hair grows back quickly
3. Depilatory Cream
Like shaving, the effect of depilatory creams only lasts for a few days. Sensitive people also need to be careful here. This is because depilatory creams contain thioglycolates, which attack the skin and can trigger allergies. It is therefore recommended that you test the cream on a small part of the body, such as the crease of your arm, beforehand. For beard or pubic hair – contact with mucous membranes should be avoided! – this method is less convenient.
The depilatory cream is applied to the area to be treated and then it should act for about 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the cream. After the exposure time, the hair can be scraped or washed.
+ advantages
- fast and easy
- relatively cheap
- painless
– Disadvantages
- allergic reactions are possible
- hair grows back quickly
4. Hair removal
It hurts the first time: Epilator and electrically powered tweezers pull hairs from the root. In subsequent treatments, the pain will be less as the hair grows softer. The hairs are removed together with the root and the baby-smooth effect lasts longer than the superficial removal methods.
During use, the device is gently moved over the stretched skin with the help of fingers. The length of the bristles is also important: they should be about two to three millimeters long. They are very long, from five millimeters, and the pain is greater. Tip: Trim the hair with a razor beforehand so it reaches the perfect length.
Red dots often appear on the skin after epilation, but this is quite normal as the hairs are forcibly removed. This usually subsides after a few hours or the next day at the latest. If you use the epilator regularly, you will be rewarded: hairs grow less densely over time! It may take two to four weeks for the first hairs to become visible again.
+ benefits
- Long Term effect
- Hair grows less intensely
- Since the hair is pulled from the root, the hair does not shine under the skin for a long time.
– Disadvantages
- painful at first
- Devices are not cheap
- irritates the skin
- Before the hair can be used, it needs to grow a little longer.
5. Waxing
Equally painful: Waxing! But even with this method, you will be rewarded with long-lasting smoothness. As with hair removal, you need to rest for up to four weeks afterward. While waxing, a wax layer is first applied and then removed with a jerky motion. The hairs are taken together with the root.
For waxing, you can visit a beauty salon for which you show no mercy and tear off the strips. You yourself are usually a little more withdrawn and then the result is not so perfect.
There are different options at home. Cold wax strips are probably the easiest to use. They can be purchased ready-made. To warm them a little, the strips are rubbed between the palms. Then press the strips to the point and after a short time pull them in the opposite direction of hair growth. You can also buy it in hot wax. But it is often difficult to find the right temperature here. The wax should be liquid but not scorching hot. This type of wax comes in microwave-heated containers. Then the viscous liquid is applied with a spatula. The wax is covered with a piece of fabric, which is then torn off.
+ benefits
- up to four weeks of smooth skin
- Hair grows thinner
– Disadvantages
- painful
- Hair must be of a certain length
- if with a pro: expensive
- irritation and ingrown hairs may occur
6. Nap
Napping is very similar to waxing, but is a gentler method. This type of hair removal has been used for centuries in the East and Asia. The paste made from sugar, water and lemon is mixed. For a smooth treatment: First clean the skin with an alcohol-based lotion and warm it by kneading. The paste is then applied in the opposite direction of growth and immediately pulled back. Hairs and roots are removed in the direction they come out, which causes less pain.
The nap can also be made at home, but it’s easier to do in a parlor session. The method is usually slightly more expensive than waxing, but is gentler on the skin and nerves. Just like waxing, you will have hair-free skin about two to four weeks after nap.
+ benefits
- up to four weeks of smooth skin
- Hair grows thinner
- Less pain than wax
- less skin irritation
– Disadvantages
- not completely painless
- Hair must be of a certain length
- if done by a professional: even more expensive than waxing
- may have ingrown hairs
permanent hair removal
If you want to get rid of your body hair permanently, you have several options, but they are not completely painless.
7. Lasers
This type of hair removal is complex and can only be performed by a specialist, usually a dermatologist. During laser treatment, the pigment known as melanin in the hair is attacked. This destroys the hair root, which means no new hair is growing. However, this only works if the hair is dark. This is the only way they contain melanin that can absorb the light from the laser. If the hairs are light in color, they cannot absorb the light and the laser cannot provide the desired effect.
Laser treatment requires patience, as only small areas can be treated at a time. In addition, only active hair can be removed – dormant hair will still grow. It may take five to 20 sessions for effective results to become visible. The intervals between sessions are several weeks.
You should also avoid sun exposure for three weeks before and after treatment. Otherwise, unsightly skin discoloration may occur. That is why autumn and winter are the most suitable for treatment.
After treatment is complete, you can expect hair-free several years. However, hormonal changes can cause hair to regrow, such as during pregnancy.
+ benefits
- lasting smooth skin
- Can be used almost anywhere on the body
– Disadvantages
- not completely painless; the treatment feels like many tiny pinholes
- very expensive
- high sun sensitivity
- several sessions required
- only works on dark hair
8.IPL
In the flash lamp method, which is called the IPL method, beams are used similar to lasers. However, unlike lasers, here the light changes – in lasers, beams of the same wavelength are always fired. The IPL technique therefore does not have a very profound effect, but is more extensive.
In addition, it is not obligatory for the application to be done by the doctor. Cosmetic studios also offer IPL treatments. There are also home appliances, but they are not as powerful as professionals use.
To achieve an optimal result, the tool must be adapted to the skin tone and hair color. Here, too, several sessions are required for all hairs to disappear. Since melanin is attacked in this type of epilation, the darker the hair and the lighter the skin, the better the result. If the hair is light and the skin is dark, it is more difficult to achieve a good effect. In the worst case, burns or pigment shifts can occur.
+ benefits
- lasting smooth skin
- can also be used at home
- there is no great pain; mild warmth and needles are felt
– Disadvantages
- the skin may be red
- burns may occur
- expensive
9. Needle epilation
Needle epilation, also known as electro epilation, is the only method that can truly remove hair forever. Here, a very thin needle is inserted that briefly energizes the hair canal. This destroys the root of the hair and the hair never grows back. The beautician then picks up the loose hair with tweezers.
This treatment is very time consuming and very painful and is therefore usually only done for small areas such as individual hairs on the face. There is also a risk of inflammation of the hair duct. For a successful result, the hair must grow. Immobile hairs cannot be removed. Therefore, additional sessions may be required.
With needle epilation, it doesn’t matter what color the hair or skin is. It works on all tones.
+ advantages
- can be used on all skin and hair types
- The only method that truly promises permanent hair removal
– Disadvantages
- very expensive
- not applicable to very large areas
- great pain
Source : Blick
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