Posts Tagged ‘Home Hair’

Safest And Most Effective Ways To Remove Hair At Home

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Unwanted hair can be very unsightly. Who wants to go out on the beach in a high-cut bikini with hair peeking out, or wear shorts when they have fuzzy legs? That hair has to be zapped, but what method is best?

The first and probably the most popular home hair removal method is shaving. Shaving can be done using a regular razor or an electric one. While this method is effective and inexpensive, it must be repeated 1-2 times a week to keep your legs or face looking good.

Another method for removing unwanted hair is by using cream depilatories, which remove hair at the roots. This method lasts a little longer than shaving, however it can be very messy and the creams often smell bad. This method can also cause inflammation, which is why many depilatory kits also include a soothing lotion.

A third method is waxing. This method also removes hair at the root, but it is a more painful experience than using a depilatory, and can also sometimes cause inflammation. In order to be effective, the hair to be waxed must be at least one quarter inch thick.

These are the safest and most effective ways to remove hair at home. Which one you choose depends on your pain tolerance, budget, and time constraints. No matter which one you choose, you’ll have to work hard to achieve a hair-free body that is ready for the summer.

Avoid Torture Use Professional Hair Removal

Friday, March 5th, 2010

You’re at the beach and someone asks, “Aren’t you hot in that fur coat?” You’re not wearing one. Your grandson sitting on your lap says, “Grandma, I like your mustache better than Grandpa’s.” It might be time for some home hair removal.

Most of us start with home hair removal remedies. There is certainly no shortage and they are as effective as the pain level you can tolerate. Most of them sound like they came from the Spanish Inquisition handbook for prisoner torture.

Pouring hot wax on bare skin, and ripping it off as fast as you can stand is certainly not my idea of entertainment. It grows back thicker so you can have more fun with home hair removal!

Another home hair removal tool is sandpaper. I don’t even like towels that haven’t been properly softened. I guess the grit you use is depends on how many layers of epidermis you want to lay waste to while removing the hair.

If you still happen to have that old chemistry set from childhood laying around, there are hundreds of not quite toxic formula you can use. Ventilation and no open flames are highly recommended.

Excess hair, while unwanted, is a normal part of aging or genetics. There’s really no reason to be embarrassed about having it professionally remedied. As tempting as do-it-yourself home hair removal may be, a relaxing treatment session by a professional sounds good to me.

Home hair removal methods

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Why home hair removal methods just don’t work.

Removing unwanted body and facial hair is a regular part of grooming for men and women alike. At one time or another most people use at home methods of hair removal, the most common being shaving, tweezing, epilators, depilatories, and waxing. Using any of the home methods to remove back or pubic hair is difficult to accomplish at best.

Shaving and tweezing are the standbys of home hair removal. Each method is simple, but is a temporary solution. Shaving cuts hair off at skin level so regrowth is quick with stubble appearing in 1 to 3 days.

Tweezers or epilators pull hair out by the root resulting in a longer regrowth time, typically about three weeks, but both can be painful. Tweezing should only be used for eyebrows or the occasional stray hair. Epilators remove hair in bunches instead of individually which makes them appropriate for larger areas such as arms and legs.

Depilatories chemically weaken hair at the follicle so that it can be rubbed or scraped off. These concoctions smell bad, can take up to 15 minutes to work, and frequently cause skin irritation. And after all that, the hair will usually begin to grow back within 2-4 days.

Waxing is the method most often used for removing hair from the pubic region and the back. Until recently, in home waxing was unusual, however today there are several products on the market designed for home use. Self waxing can be difficult to do as well as quite painful. Results last about 3-6 weeks.

When you consider the amount of time, trouble, and pain of these home removal methods, is it no wonder that folks are embracing laser hair removal in Chicago? With a few comfortable sessions your skin can be smooth and free of unwanted hair, forever.