For those who are bothered by it, hair removal is an important topic. It is usually during adolescence that the desire to remove unwanted hair first surfaces, and for many people, it continues to bother them throughout their lives.
This problem can occur anywhere on the body, though it is most frequently the face, armpits, legs, or bikini line that people seek to depilate.
We live in a culture that values smooth skin, placing pressure on people to conform and consider hair removal for those areas that do not look the way fashion demands.
So what are the different options for hair removal? There are plenty of options, but it is worth noting that few are permanent.
The different methods include:
- Shaving
- Bleaching (doesn't remove, but makes it less noticeable)
- Plucking
- Waxing
- Sugarwaxing
- Depilatories (chemicals)
- Electrolysis
- Laser Treatment
- Vaniqa
The latter is a chemical cream that stops growth for up to 8 weeks at a time.
Experts will tell you that you should chose a method or combination of methods that works best for you. This will depend upon a range of factors including cost, time available, skin type, and the area of you body you are concerned about.
