SHAVING
A simple depilatory hair removal method that is most commonly used.
They don't have a permanent result and you will see stubbles even
from the second day you shaved.
PROS:
Quick, inexpensive, an especially close shave, refreshing and
reinvigorates the skin with use of shaving lotions.
CONS:
Stubble reappears quickly, risk of cuts and nicks to the skin,
risk of ingrown hair if blade is not sharp.
SUGARING/WAXING
Using a technique which originated in Egypt, a paste made primarily
of sugar is applied to the surface of the skin. The paste is then
removed using a taking the hair along with it. A wax combination
is spread thinly over the skin. A cloth strip is pressed on the
top and then ripped off with a quick movement removing the wax
along with the hair and dead skin cells leaving the skin smooth.
PROS: Hair growth is slower,
cheap over-the-counter.
CONS: Painful, tedious &
messy, hair regrowth will be faster through time.
DEPILATORY
A depilatory is a preparation in the form of a powder, liquid
or cream that is used to remove unwanted hair from the body. A
depilatory removes hair on the skin's surface in comparison to
epilatory method that removes hairs from the root.
PROS: Easy to apply, widely
available over the counter, quick.
CONS: Possible allergic skin
reaction to the strong chemicals, messy application, unpleasant
odor, results vary widely.
ELECTROLYSIS HAIR REMOVAL
Electrolysis refers to the destruction of hair roots with an electric
current. Very fine metal probes are inserted into the hair follicle.
A small electric current is then applied
which destroys the hair root. Each hair has to be treated individually.
PROS: Permanent results.
CONS: Painful, expensive,
might take years to achieve permanent result.
If the procedure is not carried out by professionals, there is
the risk of permanent skin damage resulting in a scarring or pitting
of the skin.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Laser systems emit a gentle beam of light that passes through
the skin to the hair follicle.
The hair absorbs it, the energy from the laser is transformed
into heat and the hair follicle is disabled.
PROS: Permanent, less painful
than electrolysis, faster result.
CONS: Expensive, semi-permanent
result, NOT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE.
Persons with light skin are the easiest to treat, requiring less
sessions as the results are faster. Persons with dark skin or
sun tanned skin take longer to get results because melanin, the
dark pigment in hair, is also present in skin. Melanin absorbs
some of the laser light. There is the danger of dark skin being
burned in these instances so a laser beam with a lower energy
level is used. For this reason also a higher level of expertise
is required on the part of the clinic.
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