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Your Best Hair Removal Options

Since the beginning of time men and women have been fighting to find the quickest and best hair removal options to get rid of hair that constantly grows on their faces, arms, legs and other private body parts. The problem for some stems from their heritage as some ethnic groups are prone to excessive hair growth on their bodies and faces and others are victims of various medical conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome, tumors, or even menopause.

No matter the reason, the necessity for variable and effective solutions to remove unwanted hair is increasing day after day.

The following is a mini-guide for the top seven options for hair removal:

Shaving:

When it comes to choosing the best hair removal options shaving is definitely the fastest, easiest and least expensive method to remove unwanted hair. It’s a ritual for millions of men every day.

Even though there is always a possibility of burns, ingrown hairs, bumps and cuts, a warm shower will make shaving more comfortable because the skin will be softened especially for sensitive areas like your bikini line and legs.

• Types of Razors – Completely disposable

• Razors with disposable blades

• Electric razors

Plucking:

Plucking is an effective way of getting rid of unwanted hair if you have the patience to look in a magnifying mirror and pull a single hair each time. It is also an inexpensive method and does remove hair from the roots so it will last longer than shaving.

It’s a common practice for women to tweeze unwanted hair from their chins and upper lip as well as plucking excess eyebrow hair but the process is painstakingly slow. However, there are epilators (devices containing multiple tweezers) that can pull many hairs at a time and they only cost $25-$90 and are available on Amazon. To reduce the risk of any infection, always sterilize tweezers or epilators before using.

Depilatories:

Many people think that depilatories are one of the best hair removal options. Depilatories are chemical sprays or creams which remove hair from the superficial surface of the skin. They work by dissolving the protein portion of the hair making it easy to just wipe away your unwanted hair.

Some people object to the odor and some depilatories have been known to cause an allergic skin reaction, inflammation and a nasty rash but they are effective in removing hair for up to a week and are widely available in pharmacies and supermarkets.

Do not give good results and not recommended for coarse hair.

Waxing:

A layer of sticky wax is applied over the skin. A rectangular piece of cloth is firmly pressed over the application and pulled off rapidly. Ouch! This hurts especially the first time!

Waxing eliminates unwanted hair from the roots as well as dead skin cells making your skin beautifully smooth and soft and lasts for 3-6 weeks depending on your hairs re-growth. When the hair does grow back it is usually lighter and finer than before. For some people waxing is a long term hair removal solution especially used in conjunction with a hair inhibitor such as Kalo.

When it comes to the best hair removal options, waxing is definitely at the top of the list. It is a quick and efficient method if, for example, you’re planning a winter vacation in the tropics and you want to look your best in cruise wear and a swimsuit.

Waxing can be done in the privacy of your own home or at a professional salon. Just make sure to skip shaving for several weeks as better waxing results are achieved when the length of your hair is at least ¼ inch.

Electrolysis is the Best Hair Removal Option approved by the FDA

Electrolysis is the only method that is approved by FDA as a “permanent Hair removal method”, as it involves the complete permanent destruction of hair follicles by using electric current.

An electrologist will insert a special needle into the skin down to the hair follicle, and then a weak electric current is produced to destroy the hair follicle.

The treatment is done over a series of many visits to a clinic.

Even though electrolysis is the most reliable method for permanent removal of unwanted hair, it is generally only used to treat small areas like the upper lip, chin, eyebrows and underarms.

It is advisable to consult your doctor first before signing up since some people are prone to scarring and skin infections post treatment.

IPL And Laser Hair Removal:

A laser beam is directed to the skin where heat produced by the laser is used to disable the hair follicle preventing hair growth.

Laser treatment produces better results with light- skinned persons with dark or black hair as melanin pigment in the surrounding tissues of the hair follicle absorbs more energy from the laser, thus increasing its effectiveness.

Because hair grows in cycles and the hair follicle can only be disabled in the growth stage, a number of treatments will be necessary to completely eliminate unwanted hair.

However, millions of men and women are opting for this very popular hair removal method with great success. If you can afford the price tag and if you are the right candidate for this procedure it can definitely rank high on your list as one of the best hair removal options.

You can choose to invest in a home hair removal device or you can choose a qualified professional practitioner or a dermatologist. We suggest the latter.

Prescription Treatments:

These treatments are best prescribed by a physician or a dermatologist, they include:

Eflornithine cream which is used to treat excess unwanted facial hair in women; it is applied 2 times, /day until hair growth is lighter.

Antiandrogens+contraceptives are also prescribed by doctors to get rid of excess unwanted hair.

These prescriptions are widely used for the treatment of hirsutism caused by hormonal disturbances such as in cases of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  They can cause acne and irritation of the skin but are definitely considered one of the best hair removal options for many women with this unfortunate and embarrassing condition.

Antiandrogens are also harmful to a fetus; therefore taking a contraceptive is mandatory to avoid pregnancy during the treatment period.

Of course, it is your personal decision to remove excess body and facial hair, but isn’t it a great comfort to know that there are more than several excellent hair removal options out there?