Removing unwanted hair from the body is a much required and disliked process. In a world where personal hygiene and appearances are given so much importance body hair removal is almost a necessity and not a choice. So what are the body hair removal quick tips that will ensure fairly painless and convenient hair removal.Body Hair Removal Quick Tips vary according to the method of hair removal that you are selecting:
Laser Hair Removal -
1. This is perhaps the most advance technique of hair removal which uses laser energy to inhibit hair follicles.Choose a reputed laser hair removal clinic and talk to the doctor about various issues such as whether your skin tone is suitable for the process, amount of discomfort involved, etc.
If your skin is darker then you may be advised to bleach beforehand the area from where hair has to be removed.
1. Avoid tanning the skin before a laser hair removal session.
2. You are allowed to shave off the body hair before laser hair removal as it is the hair follicle that is going to be treated and not the body hair. So unlike waxing you don't have to wait for the hair to grow a certain amount before you wax.
3. Mild discomfort may accompany the treatment and can be resolved by the use of a mild antiseptic lotion or gel.
4. The treatment requires a minimum of 2-3 sittings so schedule appointments in advance.
5. Ensure that you use a sunscreen of SPF 15 and higher after you have had laser hair removal.
6. Pay heed to the doctor's advice and instructions.
Waxing -
This method uses natural wax or that made from sugar for hair removal. The wax is applied on the skin and a strip over it. Then it is massaged on and removed in one quick motion.
Pre waxed strips make the whole process convenient and quick. These strips come with ready to use wax sandwiched between and only need to be applied on the area you want to remove hair from rubbed on properly and then pulled off. They make the whole process of waxing neat and not messy.For delicate areas such as the face use facial wax strips only.
1. If you are using wax that needs to be kept at a certain temperature ensure that it is warm enough. The warmth of the wax is conducive to body hair removal.
2. If the skin is red after waxing treating it with ice will reduce the discomfort.
3. Apply a mild topical antiseptic if the painful aspect of waxing puts you off.
4. After waxing apply a non-alcoholic toner preferably one with the healing powers of aloe vera or chamomile.
5. Do not wax on acne affected areas.
Shaving -
1. Use a gender appropriate razor. A razor made for women is styled in a feminine fashion and will help avoid nicks and cuts.2. Use the razor in smooth and long strokes against the hair, this will reduce any cuts.
3. Afterwards wash the shaved area well and moisturise.
Depilatories -
1. Test the depilatory on your skin a day in advance before use on the rest of the body to ensure that there is no reaction.
2. Wash well to remove all hair and the effect of the chemicals.
3. Moisturise the skin with a lotion that will keep the skin soft and supple.
4. The problem with depilatories is that the hair reappears soon, so have a fixed routine for hair removal.
Electrolysis -
1. Ensure that you make your appointments well in advance.
2. Check if the centre will provide the use of a topical aesthetic.
3. Read up on the entire process so that you know exactly what you are getting into.
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i just had laser done about a year ago... I had this done at the Cleveland Clinic's cosmetic surgery department and I paid about $1500 for five sessions. I could have gotten it done at a salon for a few hundred less, but I felt that it was worth it to be sure I was getting a safe, professional job. I had my upper lip and chin done, and each was billed separately. I also have a unibrow and the technician threw in treatments of my between-brow area for free (although she refused to do the full area I wanted done, since she was afraid of using the laser that close to my eyes).
Treatments were quite painful for a couple of seconds at the time of the laser blast, but post-treatment irritation was very minimal. I've had electrolysis and that hurt worse than the laser, both during and after. Plus, with eltrolysis, each painful zap treats only one hair -- with the laser, I needed only about 15 zaps to treat my whole face each time.
The results were everything I'd hoped for. My thick, dark hairs did not grow back. I needed several treatments, because hairs were in growth cycles at different times. That also meant that it took several months to see full results, since new untreated hairs that had been in dormant cycles started sprouting shortly after treatments (treatments are spaced 8-12 weeks apart to account for growth cycles). But after about three treatments, I had almost no hairs. And after the last few, I was basically hair-free. A year after my last treatment, I've gone from pretty much daily tweezing to weekly plucking of one or two strays that missed getting sapped.
Based on what I've heard, I will probably need to get a follow-up treatment or two in a few years. That's fine. It was totally worth the money and I highly recommend this treatment to anyone with unwanted hair.
Cheers,
Dynn
I have a reaction from the laser. My legs appear to have broken out in hives. A steriod cream for a few days and they subside. Even with this, it is worth it. I don't consider it painful. Less pain than waxing.
-Kim
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I'm a guy and I prefer the completely shaved smooth look . unfortunately I have pretty coarse body hair, and shaving barely keeps it away and i often get ingrown hairs, plus its a hassle.
Waxing is a pain in the butt and i still have to do it frequently.
They tell me that the hair will continue to grow for a short period after it's treated but once the remainder of it grows out the destroyed foliciles will not return.... I'd like more details as i'd prefer Permanent Hair Removal to waxing.
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