Home Hair Removal Techniques

If you don't want to pay thousands of dollars to hair removal professionals. There are plenty of home hair removal procedures that are easy to do and relatively inexpensive.

Shaving Tips for Men

Shaving in the shower softens up the beard and makes for a smoother shave. Whether you use a cream or a gel, it's not how much you put on, it's how you apply it. Apply shaving cream or lotion by massaging it lightly onto the skin. This causes the pilli muscles to life the hairs up which makes them easier to cut. Single blades give a better shave than double or triple ones do. Change your blade when it is no longer sharp. Shave in the direction that your hair grows for the first one or two passes, then reverse and shave against the grain the final time. Rinse your face with cool water after your shave and pat, don't rub, with a towel. Some men have to shave their faces twice per day although daily shaving is much more common.

Shaving Tips for Women

Choose razors made specially for women. They are more conveniently shaped and hold the blade at the right angle for legs and underarms. Run warm water on legs and underarms before massaging in your gel or shaving cream. You don't need expensive shaving lotions, hair conditioner works just fine. Women are better off shaving at night when body fluids are not so tightly packed around the hair follicles. Be careful when shaving the bikini area. Your underwear can chaff you if you leave a shaving rash behind. Shaving facial and moustache hair will not make it grow back thicker. That's an old wives tale. Underarms are usually shaved twice per week depending upon the desired look and how fast the hair grows. Legs may also require the same frequency although many woman find that once per week works well.

Tips for Tweezing

Always clean your tweezers in hot water before using. Wiping with alcohol is even better. Tweezing is great for shaping eyebrows or removing stray hairs on the face and chin. Never tweeze nose hairs. Infection could result. Tweeze in the same direction as the hair growth. Cover the area to be tweezed with a hot face cloth for a minute to open the pores. Don't apply creams or moisturizers before tweezing. It can cause infected or blocked pores and it might make you slip with the tweezers. The effects of tweezing usually lasts for two weeks or more.

Tips for using Depilatories

Check for allergic reaction by applying a small dab to the spot that you want to treat. Follow label instructions and then wait 24 hours before doing the entire area. Depilatories work best after a bath when the hair is softened and your pores are open. Follow label instructions exactly! Keep a timer handy so you don't keep the product on for too long. Wait for another time if you have a rash, cuts, mosquito bites, or acne blemishes in the area you are planning on treating. Most women apply depilatories twice per month, although that frequency depends upon how fast your hair grows back in.                  

Now that you've read the shaving, tweezing, and depilatories tips. It's time to take a look at some of the additional home hair removal treatments that are available.

Tips for Waxing

Waxing hurts! Make sure that your skin is 100% clean and dry. There should be no trace of lotions or creams. Apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth. Choose the right thickness of wax for your hair. Thin wax formulations are OK for fine hair. Thick or course hair may require a thicker type. Hairs that are shorter than 1/8 of an inch are not good candidates for waxing. The effects of waxing can last for as long as a month or more.

Bleaching

Bleaching is not technically a hair removal technique. It lightens the hair which makes it more difficult to be seen. Don't use laundry bleach! Purchase cosmetically approved bleaching creams that are designed to be used on the body. Bleaching is commonly used on the hair above a woman's lip although some women use it on other parts of their body. Skin irritation is a common complaint, so test an inconspicuous area first. Bleached hair may stand out against tanned or dark skin, so it might not be appropriate for all women. The bleaching process must be repeated every two to three weeks.

Tips for using Abrasives

Fine hairs can be removed by rubbing the skin with abrasive pumice stones or special 'hair removal gloves' which are lined with a fine sandpaper. Rub the stone or gloves in a circular motion over the area to be treated. Use a light pressure to avoid damaging the skin. Expect a certain degree of skin irritation despite your best efforts. The effects of abrasive treatment usually last for three weeks or more.

Tips for using Epilation

Epilation is a generic term for hair removal methods that remove the hair from below the skin's surface. Common forms of epilation include waxing, electrolysis and laser treatments. We discuss each of these methods more fully in the article series.

Tips for Using Electrolysis

Home electrolysis methods are not as dependable as electrolysis treatment provided by experts with professional equipment. Electrolysis can result in permanent hair removal if the right equipment and techniques are used. Read the label and warnings carefully before you purchase or use any home electrolysis equipment. Choose only equipment that comes with a blunt needle that gets inserted alongside of the hair follicle. 'Electric tweezers' do not provide good results. Use a depilatory or wax the area to be treated before using electrolysis. Wait for the hair to start to return and then begin the electrolysis process. Hair responds better to electrolysis when it is in the growing cycle rather than once it is fully emerged. Keep your equipment clean and sterilized. Serious infection can result from using a dirty needle. Work on only a square inch at a time. Expect skin swelling after the treatment. Because most home electrolysis treatments do not result in permanent hair loss, you may have to repeat the process every other month.

Have some idea about your available hair removal treatment options to decide which one is most likely to work for your particular situation. Before using any treatment, remember to read and follow the product's instructions exactly as they are written.

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