Ways to get rid of unwanted hair
December 23, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
There are many ways to get rid of unwanted hair and no one way will suit everyone. Trying the different methods of hair removal will help you find the one that is best for you and best for your skin type. You may even find that you use one method on one area and another method on another – you could, for example wax your bikini line and shave your legs.
Waxing
Waxing is a method of hair removal that involves a thin layer of heated wax being applied to the skin and smoothed down with a piece of cloth so the hair sticks to both the wax and the strip of cloth as it cools down. The cloth is then quickly pulled off the skin and the hair is pulled out by the roots. As the roots are removed as well, this method of hair removal lasts several weeks. Most areas of the body can be waxed including areas of the face.
Shaving
Shaving is a popular method of hair removal as it is quick, cheap and can be done at home. With shaving the hair is cut off at the root at skin level so will only last a few days before the new hairs will reappear and will need to be shaved again for a smooth feel. Shaving is often a quick fix alternative.
Depilatories
A depilatory is a cream or a liquid that you apply to the area you want to remove hair from and it breaks down the protein in the hair, effectively causing them to break off slightly below the skin’s surface. You apply the cream and wait for a few minutes and then rinse the cream off. There are different depilatories for different areas of the skin.
Laser
There are many different types of laser on the market today but all are similar in that they emit a beam of light that passes through the skin to the follicle which is the base from which the hair grows. The melanin in the follicle absorbs the light which transforms into heat and effectively stops the hair follicle from being able to produce hair. Light skin and dark hair is the ideal combination for laser treatment, though newer lasers work well on darker skin.
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How to prepare for waxing
December 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Waxing is no longer just a female’s domain… men have been quick to try out the long lasting benefits of waxing for both sporting and cosmetic reasons. There are no areas of the body that can’t be waxed these days but choose a professional trained especially in the area that you want to wax for the safest and best results. If you are new to the world of waxing there are a few basics things to make sure of before you go.
Preparing for a wax
- Choose a therapist that is experienced or has been personally recommended.
- Arriving freshly showered will always be appreciated by anybody working closely with the body.
- Don’t use any moisturiser or body lotion after showering as the wax will not adhere properly to greasy skin.
- Wear loose clothing as the skin will be irritated for a while and tight clothing will only make it worse.
- Don’t shave or try other hair removal techniques before you go, the hair needs to be long enough – about ¼’ so the wax has something to grip to.
What should I expect?
- There will be discomfort and this will vary according to where the waxing is being done and your pain tolerance. Trying to relax is said to make the discomfort less – it does get easier as you know what to expect.
- Ask for a test wax strip on your leg if you are unsure about what it feels like or how your skin will react.
- You will be asked to remove your clothing, depending on the area being waxed. If you are having a bikini wax some salons give you the option of a disposable thong but will usually ask you remove underwear completely if you are having a Brazilian.
- Make sure you are clear on what you want and that your definitions, particularly in bikini waxing, are the same as your therapists!
- The therapist will clean the area to be waxed with an anti bacterial wipe.
- The therapist will remove the hair by applying wax in strips and pulling the strips and the hair away with it.
- After the waxing a cream may be applied to soothe the area.
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