It is important for modern girls to get rid of unwanted hair on their legs, in the intimate area and axillary area, and sometimes even on their hands and face. To achieve this goal, there are several methods that can be conditionally divided into 2 groups: with a long and short effect. The second is depilation, and the first is epilation, and in each there are many varieties. There is often confusion. Depilation or epilation - the names are similar to each other. Therefore, it is not surprising that people constantly get confused in these two concepts. Consider both techniques for removing unwanted hair from the body.
What is hair removal?
Epilation is the artificial removal of hair by damaging the follicle and hair papilla. The procedure allows you to get rid of unwanted vegetation forever, but the hairs can still randomlyappear on the body. Hair removal by this method contributes to the complete cessation of growth in the treated area due to the constant negative impact on the follicle and its destruction. The difference between epilation and depilation is that this technique gives an effect forever, since the effect on the follicle is carried out by a laser or other devices (more on that later).
What is depilation?
This method is the removal of either only that part of the hair that is located above the surface of the skin, or completely, “under the root”. No matter how strange it may sound, bioepilation also refers to depilation. Now, for sure, it is easier for the beautiful half of humanity to understand what is right: epilation or depilation.
In principle, remembering the differences is easy. Each method is divided into several types, has its own advantages and disadvantages. But, as they say, beauty requires sacrifice. That is why sometimes you can endure, so that later you can think about more pleasant things.
By the way, about the machine - it also applies to depilation, like the epilator.
Conclusion, or the difference between epilation and depilation
So, let's consolidate our knowledge:
- Epilation involves a deep effect on the follicles, as a result of which they are destroyed and are unable to produce more hairs. The effect is long-term, or even life-long.
- Depilation involves temporary getting rid of unwanted vegetation for a period of several daysup to 4 weeks.
- Waxing (or depilation - whatever), as well as hair removal with sugar paste, special creams and gels can be done at home. But epilation - only in the salon, with professional equipment and the skillful hand of a specialist.
Depilation technique and its varieties
Epilation and depilation, the difference between which is discussed in this article, have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at each technique.
Depilation is carried out with a special cream, wax or sugar paste, as well as a razor and an electric epilator. The first method (like the penultimate one) differs from the second and third in that it is absolutely painless, since there is no need to pull out the hairs. A special cream is applied to the skin, aged for a certain time, and then simply removed. To do this, use a spatula or sponge. Along with the cream, the hairs are also removed. Advantages of this technique:
- painless;
- simplicity;
- availability;
- extra care;
- speed.
Cons:
- short-term effect (3-7 days);
- addictive to the composition and deterioration of the effect;
- removal of not all hairs (may not take hard ones);
- possible allergy;
- cream burns if exposed for a long time.
Popular manufacturers:
- Velvet.
- Veet.
- Eveline.
- Cliven.
- Baptiste.
Nextaccording to the list we have epilation (depilation) with wax. The technique is divided into 3 types: cold, warm and hot. It depends on the temperature of the wax. The procedure can be carried out using a special cartridge with which wax is applied to the skin, then a strip of paper is glued on top and pulled out against growth with a sharp movement. Another option is to buy ready-made ribbons that you just need to rub between your palms, stick and pull sharply. Pros:
- long-term effect (about a month);
- possibility of the procedure at home.
Cons:
- pain that not all ladies can endure;
- inconvenience of holding in the intimate area;
- irritation in the form of red dots is possible (but it can be easily removed with an antiseptic).
Wax manufacturers:
- Veet (strips and jar wax).
- Natura.
- Depiflax (in can and cartridges).
- Velour.
- White Line (in can and cartridges).
And finally, depilation (or waxing) can be done with sugar paste. It is prepared independently or ready-made buy in a specialized store. The procedure is similar to waxing hair removal, but these small differences are significant. The first is that unwanted vegetation is removed by growth. Second, paper strips are not needed. It is necessary to take a small ball (the size of a walnut), press it to the skin and smear it against hair growth. Then pull sharply. One ball (as well as one wax strip) can be used several times. Advantagessugaring:
- lasting effect;
- a way to save money and make your own recipe (you only need sugar, water and lemon juice).
- lack of irritation;
- softening the skin.
Flaws:
- soreness (though less than with wax);
- inconvenience when processing the intimate area.
Manufacturers:
- Aravia.
- Cannaan.
- Gloria.
- Start Epil.
- White Line.
What do you need for depilation?
Since depilation (or epilation) with wax or cream can be done at home, you need to buy everything you may need:
- Waxing: wax, cartridge, paper strips, wax remover wipes, talcum powder or baby powder (to remove moisture from the surface of the skin). You can also buy wax in a jar (the kit will include strips and a spatula) or ready-made strips.
- Cream depilation: product is sold in the store, everything you need is included.
- Shugaring: ready-made (purchased or homemade) sugar paste, talcum powder or powder.
Epilation technique and its varieties
Now you know what epilation and depilation are. The difference between them is colossal, although many people confuse these concepts.
Today the most popular 3 methods of hair removal: laser, photo and electrolysis. In the first case, the destruction of the hair follicle occurs under the action of a laser beam, in the second -a long-pulse broadband source of non-monochrome light works, and in the third - an electric current.
Photoepilation helps stop hair growth due to exposure to light waves. The flash damages and destroys the follicle. The impulse at the same time affects the melanin, discoloring and making the hairs less noticeable.
Electroepilation involves the introduction of an electrode into the follicle, through which a current passes, which destroys the bulb. The laser beam also penetrates the follicle and destroys it, burning the hair. Now it is important to mention some nuances:
- Each of the procedures requires several sessions.
- Electrolysis is a very painstaking, lengthy and painful process that causes many side effects, but remains the most effective and popular.
- It will take a lot of money to achieve the desired result. Laser hair removal (depilation, as we have already learned, is cheap) is the most expensive method.
- Possible side effects.
- There are a lot of contraindications. There are even restrictions on skin type and hair color.
What do you need for hair removal?
In specialized clinics or beauty salons, equipment is used that cannot be purchased for home use (at least because of its cost). It is contraindicated to carry out electro-, photo- or laser hair removal by a non-professional and at home, as it is dangerous to he alth.
Depilation or epilation - what to choose?
Knowing all the advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods, it is easy to choose for yourself the best way to get rid of unwanted vegetation. The cost of the procedure also affects this, since the complete removal of hair from the legs with a laser will cost 4,000 rubles (and this is only for 1 session), and a jar of wax costs 200-600 rubles.
When choosing, you need to focus on the following parameters:
- Term and quality of procedures.
- Pain level.
- Indications and contraindications.
- Available zones for a particular technique.
- Duration of the result.
It is often confusing what to call this or that hair removal procedure. Now you know the right way. Epilation or depilation - you decide. But take one piece of advice: you don’t need to study each technique in detail, just contact a cosmetologist who, taking into account many parameters and he alth conditions, will advise a procedure that is ideal for a particular person and meets their requirements.
