Nobody likes being hairy. With the summer coming up it is nice to be able to wear strappy tops and shorts without worrying whether other people can see your unwanted hair. The good news is that there are many ways to alleviate this problem. Here are the top 6 ways to remove unwanted hair.
Shave
Shaving is a great way to remove unwanted hair from the legs, bikini line, and arms. It is quick to do and inexpensive. Shave in the bath or shower and make sure the area you want to shave is wet and lathered first to avoid skin irritation. Run a sharp razor over the area until the hair has been removed. This should only take a couple of minutes.
Wax
Waxing can be used to remove hair on the face, legs, or bikini area. You can wax at home or go to a salon if you prefer. Let the hair grow until it is about a quarter of an inch thick first and then make sure you exfoliate the area well before you start. If you are doing this at home, make sure you lay the wax strips in the direction the hair grows and then pull it off quickly in the opposite direction. Wax should be warm enough to melt but not hot enough to burn you.
Depilatory Cream
These creams can be applied easily at home. They contain mildly caustic ingredients that dissolve the hair at the skin’s surface. It may be best to carry out a patch test first to make sure that you won’t react to the chemicals before you put it on your whole body. The cream is left on the skin for about ten minutes, but you also need to allow time to apply and remove it too.
Pluck
You can pluck the area using a pair of tweezers. This is best if you have a few unwanted hairs rather than trying to tweeze the whole area, which could be painful and time-consuming. Grab the unwanted hair with the tweezers and pull it out. As it comes out by the roots, it will usually take a few weeks to grow back. This method is good for removing unwanted hair on the face and chest.
Laser Hair Removal
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Electrolysis
This process should be carried out by a qualified beautician. It destroys the hair with chemicals or heat and works by inserting a probe into the hair follicle. It can be carried out on most areas of the body, but can be expensive.
Use this guide to help you decide the best way of getting rid of unwanted hair on your body.
