There are many methods available for removing unwanted hair. Temporary solutions include depilatory creams, waxing, threading, tweezing and shaving. More permanent solutions when it comes to hair removal are electrolysis and laser hair removal, both of which are permanent, and should only be considered when permanent hair removal is what you seek, as it will not grow back.
1. Depilatory Creams: Depilatory creams break down the hair follicle at the surface of the skin. Once the cream is applied, it takes approximately 5-15 minutes to dissolve the hair. Depilatory creams are a temporary solution to removing hair. It is best to test patch any type of depilatory cream as many people have skin sensitivity to these creams.
2. Waxing: Waxing is a temporary means of getting rid of unwanted hair. Hot wax is applied to the skin and removed with a cloth pulling the hair from the root. Once the hair is removed by the root, it will take approximately 3-4 weeks to grow back.
3. Threading: Threading is a technique which involves a string which pulls the hair from the root. Many women use threading for the eyebrows and face. This is not a permanent solution to hair removal and is considered an ancient method of removing unwanted hair.
4. Tweezing: Tweezing is commonly used for the eyebrows. Tweezing disables the hair follicle at the root. The hair will brow back after a given period of time much like threading and waxing.
5. Shaving: Shaving cuts the hair at the surface of the skin. Shaving is very cost effective and is common practice for both men and women, although it can be irritating to the skin, and so there is usually a wide selection of sensitive skin shaving creams.
6. Electrolysis: Electrolysis is a permanent solution to hair removal. Electrolysis damages the root the hair with a fine needle which goes into each and every follicle. This treatment is tedious and time consuming.
7. Laser Hair Removal: Laser hair removal removes unwanted hair fast and effectively. Laser hair removal is ideal for large or small areas. In order to achieve a permanent result with laser hair removal 5-7 treatments are required spaced 4-8 weeks apart depending on the area of interest. Laser Hair Removal is ideal for men and women who have pigmented hair. Laser hair removal is not effective for those with white or blond hair. Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to removing unwanted hair.
