It is safe to say that many women and men who have unwanted body hair have repeatedly asked themselves the rhetorical question of how to get rid of them forever. And where to find the perfect tool that allows you to do away with unwanted vegetation forever in one go?
In fact, body hair removal is either a very painful procedure or not effective enough. Why is that? Let's find out.
The days when body hair in men was considered a sign of masculinity have long since sunk into oblivion. Now many guys, like women, are trying to remove excess vegetation from their bodies. A hairy back is especially troublesome for men.
Let's consider how to remove unwanted hair on the body, what methods and cosmetic procedures exist for this, so that from the whole variety a person can find a method suitable for himself.
Depilation and epilation
The first thing to focus on: body hair removal is done using epilation, depilation or using folk remedies. Depilation helps to get rid of only the upper visible part of the hair, without affecting the hair follicle. BUTThis means that soon the hair will begin to grow again. This procedure is carried out using various depilatory creams, tweezers, and a razor. During epilation, it is the hair follicle that is destroyed, so that hair growth stops completely or for a long time. This effect can be achieved by photo-, electro-, laser and elos epilation.
Plucking
Most often this type of depilation is used to remove unwanted vegetation in the area of the upper lip, on the chin and to shape the eyebrows. The hairs to be plucked must be thick enough to be picked up by tweezers. Of course, you can pull out all unwanted hairs from the root. But by no means, unfortunately, this does not work out forever.
Shave
How to remove body hair? Shaving can definitely be called the fastest, easiest and most economical way. With the right products and a razor, this procedure is safe. For its implementation, it is desirable to use various lotions, foams and creams, as well as special oils. However, dull blades or careless handling of the machine can cause injury. Do not forget that shaving will help to remove unwanted body hair for at least a week.
Depilation creams
Depilatory creams contain special ingredients that dissolve the keratin that is part of the hair. The cream is applied to the skin in a thick layer, and then removed with the enclosed spatula along with the fallen hairs. This is the mostsimple, cheap and convenient way of depilation. The whole process takes 10-15 minutes. The range of such creams is very rich. There are creams for various skin types and containing vitamin supplements and oils to soften and moisturize the skin. In any case, you should carefully read the attached instructions. These creams also do not remove unwanted hairs forever, but only for 10-14 days. The disadvantages of this method include the unpleasant smell of the cream, as well as the possibility of allergies to the components of the cream and skin irritation.
Waxing
This procedure is available in almost all beauty salons. However, you can also make it at home. Heated wax is smeared on the problem area from which hairs need to be removed. Next, let it freeze. Then the wax with the hairs adhering to it is removed, sharply tearing it off against the growth of the hair. A serious disadvantage of this method is severe pain and ingrown hair in the future. Wax strips have now appeared in stores, with the help of which the procedure can be carried out at home quite easily.
Shugaring
In terms of effectiveness, sugar hair removal is comparable to waxing. The syrup contains sugar, lemon juice and water. The thickened composition is evenly applied to the skin area. Then, with a sharp movement of the hand, unwanted hairs are removed in the direction of their growth. Sugaring is not suitable for people who have rapid body hair growth.
Thread epilation
Like tweezing, it is mainly suitable for shaping the eyebrows and removing hair around the lips and on the chin. This inexpensive anda fairly quick procedure is carried out by professional cosmetologists using a special roller, consisting of specially processed cotton threads. With the help of them, the hairs are wound on the roller and then pulled out. But removing vegetation with this interesting method also does not guarantee that it will not grow back.
Laser hair removal
Excess body hairs are removed by a laser, the energy of which, passing through the hair and reaching the hair follicle, destroys it. Ten minutes is enough for complete cleansing of interfering vegetation on the upper lip or chin. Such hair removal is indicated for any type of skin, and its result is visible immediately. However, it requires significant financial costs, although it also does not promise to eliminate hairs for good. Laser hair removal is best done in a specialized clinic with a professional beautician, as a non-professional procedure or the use of outdated equipment can lead to serious burns on the skin.
This method is very good for back hair removal for both men and women. After all, the cause of the appearance of unwanted vegetation in this area is an increased level of the male hormone - testosterone. And a woman can have a hairy back if her testosterone levels are too high.
Photoepilation
Before the procedure, the problem area of the skin is covered with a special gel to prevent burns. Then it is processed by a special device that destroys the hair bags with flashes of light. soon parttreated hair falls out. The remaining hairs should not be touched until the next procedure. Their frequency is once every 2-3 weeks. The course requires about 10 procedures. The only limitation when using this type of hair removal can be called hair color. Photoepilation is good for dark hair color, but for blondes it is completely useless. This method also does not promise complete disposal of excess hair. After a while, they may begin to grow again.
Electrolysis
The essence of this procedure is the introduction of a thin needle-electrode into the follicle of each hair to be removed. A weak current delivered to it destroys the hair follicle. The process is very painful and painful, despite the preliminary anesthesia. Electrolysis is good for areas of the body where not too much hair needs to be removed. To feel the effect of this expensive procedure, you need to do from 15 to 30 sessions, which can take almost years. But those who have decided on electrolysis enthusiastically talk about how they get rid of body hair forever. Therefore, perhaps it is worth being patient in order to get rid of unwanted vegetation
Elos epilation
This body hair remedy is based on a combination of radio wave and optical effects. Their combination allows you to destroy the structure of the hair as accurately as possible and prevent its growth in the future. Light protects the skin from overheating. The treated hairs will not begin to disappear immediately, but within 3-4 weeks. During this period, remove themshould not be forced until the next session. A noticeable result can be obtained after 4-8 procedures. The value of this type of hair removal is the absence of pain and damage to the skin. The disadvantages include a very high cost and a very long period of procedures.
About folk remedies for hair removal
Let's find out how to get rid of body hair forever or slow down their growth with the help of folk remedies. Much depends on the recipe and the expected result. But when using folk methods, you should be extremely careful. Since their composition may include substances that can even harm he alth. For example, when rubbing infusion of dope or nettle oil containing iodine and other active substances into the skin, irritation on the skin, inflammation and the formation of bleeding wounds are not excluded. It is preferable to choose a folk remedy for body hair after consultation with a specialist and a thorough study of all the pros and cons. A dermatologist-cosmetologist will give full information about all the advantages and disadvantages of the chosen method of dealing with excess hair, as well as talk about contraindications and plant components.
Recipes of traditional medicine
The following are some popular recipes.
- Pine nut shell ash is poured with hot water and sunflower oil in such proportions to obtain a pasty mass that is rubbed into hairy areas for several days. Unwanted hair will disappearirrevocably. Sometimes pine nuts are replaced with walnuts, but the result in this case is much weaker.
- Stinging nettle oil is obtained from 40 g of crushed nettle seeds mixed with 100 g of vegetable oil. The mixture is placed for two months in the dark. The resulting composition should be filtered. Then rub daily into problem areas for a month.
- Even our great-grandmothers knew how to get rid of body hair forever, using vodka infusion of dope seeds ground into flour. The mixture should have the thickness of sour cream and infuse for three weeks.
- You can also rub into the skin a mass of horse chestnut. Peeled fruits are poured with boiling water. The resulting mixture is boiled until the liquid has completely evaporated.
- The original way from Malakhov is to sprinkle problem areas with the ashes of self-seed poppy.
Conclusion
Now you know how to get rid of body hair forever. Summing up, it is worth noting that the choice of a method for removing unwanted vegetation largely depends on the sensitivity and type of human skin, preferences and the state of his wallet. It is possible that all of the above will help those who have a lot of body hair to decide on the method of disposal. Each of the above methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Removing body hair is a very painstaking, time-consuming and quite expensive process. And only the person himself can decide which method to use.
