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Hair Removal – 7 Ways to Remove your Unwanted Hair
Hair Removal is an age old concept. Dating back to the cavemen, removing ones hair has always been a sign of civilization. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks were among the first to develop razors, but other historical groups each had their own ways of grooming their appearance. Modern day has brought about radical advancements in technology—these advancements have allowed for the creation of new and better methods for removing unwanted hair; advancements so revolutionary, now men and women even have a way to remove unwanted hair permanently.
Throughout the years many concepts for hair removal have been developed, some have worked, others have not. After significant trial and error, today there are 7 basic modalities available for the removal of unwanted hair:
Shaving: shaving is the oldest method of hair removal that is still in existence today. The first razors discovered date back over 3000 years. Technology has allowed for the development of newer and better razors that add comfort and protection to the process, but the end result has never changed. By passing the razor over the surface of your skin, shaving gives you smooth, soft hair free results.
Waxing: waxing differs to shaving in that shaving removes hair from the surface of the skin, but waxing removes hair from the root. Waxing consists of spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. A cloth strip is then pressed on top of the wax, as it cools the cloth strip is quickly ripped away bringing unwanted hair with it. Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal but results last much longer than results from shaving.
Tweezing: tweezing is similar to waxing in that you remove the hair from the root, but it differs in that no wax is used. Instead, tweezers are used to pull or pluck each individual hair from the follicle. Length of results are similar to that of waxing, but the process takes much longer considering hairs are removed one by one.
Sugaring: sugaring is a very old method of hair removal that is still used by some today. Sugaring is very similar to waxing, though many say it is less painful because the sticky substance used for sugaring only sticks to the hair, not to the skin. Like waxing, sugaring involves a sticky substance (usually made out of all natural ingredients) being spread over the skin. A cloth strip is applied and the hair is quickly ripped from the follicles.
Depilatory Creams: depilatory creams such as Nair or Veet are commonly used to temporarily remove unwanted hair. Depilatory creams use a combination of chemicals to break the protein chains in the hair that give it its strength; essentially the creams disintegrate the hair. Results can last, but individuals must use caution because if the creams are used too frequently, they can cause adverse reactions on your skin.
Electrolysis: electrolysis is a method of hair removal that has been in existence for over 100 years and to date is the only true permanent method of hair removal available. Electrolysis involves a tiny surgical probe that is inserted into each individual hair follicle. The probe delivers an electrical impulse to the root of the hair which effectively destroys it. Once a hair is properly treated, it will never grow again. Electrolysis is permanent, but the process can be very long. Each hair follicle must be treated individually so patients may not see 100% results for years.
Laser Hair Removal: laser hair removal is the newest form of hair removal to become available to consumers. Developed in 1998, this process involves the use of laser light to effectively destroy actively growing hair follicles for permanent hair reduction. The laser is passed over the treatment area; the pulsed light is attracted to the pigment found in the hair follicles. Once the light reaches the follicle, the laser energy is transformed into heat which disables the follicle rendering it inactive. Multiple treatments are needed for effective results and patients can see up to 95% reduction of unwanted hair.
Consumers today have many choices when it comes to hair removal. Whether searching for temporary or permanent hair removal, the options available allow men and women to find the perfect solution to their unwanted hair removal needs.
