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Removing unwanted facial and body hair, for most, is simply part of the daily routine. We all have specific areas we remove unwanted hair from, but skin sensitivity, as well as many other factors, can make hair removal more difficult for some areas; one of which is the bikini area. Removing bikini area hair is very important to many men and women, but this sensitive area can pose a lot of problems for those who remove hair every single day. Because of this, several different hair removal methods have been developed over the years, some temporary and some permanent, that are designed to help combat unwanted hair and make the removal process as simple as possible. While there are many techniques out there, the best options for removing the hair down there are listed below.

Shaving: Shaving unwanted bikini hair seems the best option for many. It is fast, easy and most importantly, can be done in the comfort of your own home. While this hair removal method is by far the most popular used by men and women alike, it poses many potential problems. The sensitive skin of the bikini area combined with the coarseness of hair found down there makes shaving a difficult task for many. Razors can easily cause skin irritation, redness, razor bumps, razor burn and ingrown hairs. By working so hard to make that area smooth and hair free, the last thing anyone wants is red, blotchy skin or painful ingrown hairs. While shaving the bikini area is both fast and easy, it can cause a lot of problems as well.

Waxing: Waxing bikini hair is also another temporary option, but one that provides longer lasting results. At home waxing kits can be utilized, but for the best wax, men and women need to visit a salon. Waxing is relatively quick but in that sensitive area can be quite painful. In addition, it can lead to many side effects such as redness, skin irritation and ingrown hairs. Also, before being waxed again, men and women will need to grow out their bikini hair which means that they will not always maintain a smooth, hair free look. Lastly, visiting the salon for monthly appointments can quickly become expensive and time consuming. While this method does provide four to six weeks of hair freedom, the maintenance and upkeep can quickly wear you down.

Electrolysis: Electrolysis is one of two permanent hair removal options for removing unwanted bikini hair, and it is designed to get men and women 100 per cent hair removal results. While this treatment can provide hair free results, Electrolysis is a weakening process—hair follicles are treated individually with an electric current that is designed to disable actively growing hair follicles. While electrolysis is ultimately effective it is a time consuming process. Treatments can take up to two years or more to complete (which can become quite expensive), however once finished, patients will experience 100 per cent bikini hair removal.

Laser Hair Removal: Laser hair removal is the only other form of permanent hair reduction, unlike electrolysis, multiple hair follicles in the bikini area can be targeted and treated simultaneously, therefore treatments are much faster. Men and women usually need an average of six treatments to remove unwanted bikini hair, and those treatments are spaced out every six to ten weeks depending on the hair growth cycle. While this permanent method is faster than electrolysis, it cannot treat individuals with all hair colors (white, gray, blonde and red hair cannot be successfully treated) and it cannot guarantee 100 per cent hair removal. That being said, for those who are proper candidates, it is a quick and easy way to get 85 to 100 per cent hair reduction with lasting results.

All bikini hair removal options provide different results, have different pluses and have different minuses, therefore it is up to you as the consumer to decide which method will best benefit your lifestyle. Finding the perfect hair removal method will allow you to remove bikini hair with ease so that you can feel completely comfortable, day and night.