Now that summer is finally upon us, it’s time to break out the shorts, sundresses, and bathing suits. With that said, it also means that removing unwanted hair will become more of a regular issue. With so many at-home hair removal options available to people nowadays, it can be hard to decide which option is best.
There are a number of factors to consider, such as the area the hair is located, how much time you want to put into the hair removal, the maintenance, and your budget. We’ve provided a handy guide for at-home hair removal which will help you find the best method.
Shaving
Shaving is easily the most common, quickest, cheapest, and most user-friendly way to remove unwanted hair. What’s also great about this method is the fact you can shave just about any area on your body where you have hair. You can find different sized razors with varying amounts of blades, all meant to provide as close a shave as possible.
Even though this method has plenty of pros, it also has its fair share of cons. Shaving can often result in painful and unsightly ingrown hairs. Sometimes these ingrown hairs can even become infected, leading to an even bigger problem. The results don’t tend to last long, as little as 24 hours, and shaving can be rather harsh on the skin.
Laser Hair Removal
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You can use laser hair removal on all kinds of areas of your body (legs, arms, bikini line, underarms, face, and more), and the results are longer lasting than shaving. The negatives to this method are that the machines do cost a fair amount of money and some can be quite painful to use.
Hair Removal Cream/Gel
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As far as the cons, the biggest is that this is a time-consuming method and is quite messy. It’s best to get in the shower to remove the cream so the mess is contained. Depending on how quickly you go through the cream, it can also get costly.
Each of the above methods has its own list of pros and cons, allowing you to pick which one works best for you and your needs.
