Hair Removal Methods - Know about available Methods
The desire to remove excess or dark hair usually begins in adolescence and seems to continue until the day we die. Whether it is hair on the face, armpits, legs, bikini line, or other body parts, many women AND men are intent upon having the hair on their scalp be the only visible hair on their bodies. With the emphasis on smooth, hairless skin, it is interesting to note that excess hair, especially in women, is still a taboo subject.
Home hair removal by electric epilators, which encompass both needle and tweezer types, constitute yet one more way in which men and women employ to eliminate unwanted hair. Needle-type epilators do their job by the insertion of a very fine needle to the hair follicle beneath the skin. A low-current jolt of electricity sent through the needle theoretically kills the follicle, and the hair is then removed by tweezers. The other type of electric home hair removal epilator, the tweezer type, emits current down the grasped hair and into the root.
Shaving is one of the most common forms of hair removal. It’s easy to do and not very time-consuming. The results usually lasts between 1-3 days. Some of the draw-backs are: cuts, razor burn and bumps.
For longer lasting results, some people turn to tweezing. The results can last from 3-8 weeks. Some of the disadvantages of tweezing are that it is time-consuming , you can develop ingrown hairs and it can be painful. The areas generally tweezed are the upper lip, eyebrows and chin.
Galvanic Electrolysis is the original method and tends to be used for thick, coarse hair. This uses direct electric current passed down a needle into the hair follicle where it creates a chemical reaction. This reaction converts tissue saline into sodium hydroxide, a caustic agent that then destroys the hair bulb.
Hair removing creams-such creams cannot be used often as they have certain chemicals which are neither suitable on many skins and they make the skin darker by the excessive usage. You can use them occasionally when you have no other option available to remove your hair.
Laser treatment of various skin conditions has blossomed, as laser technology has become more understood. Hair removal is a common application of laser technology, but it is not permanent and not for everyone. Lasers work by emitting light at various wavelengths, energy output, and pulse widths. The wavelength used determines the skin structure it will affect such as veins, melanin, or water. Most lasers used for hair removal target melanin and are therefore designed to burn structures that contain melanin. The more melanin, the more damage. It makes sense that laser hair removal works best for light-skinned people with dark hair.
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