There are many methods to remove hair, but some are more suited for women's sensitive faces.
Let's look at the two major groups of removal methods: temporary and permanent.
Temporary Methods Depilatories Depilatory creams and lotions work by applying chemicals that break down the hair.
It is painless as long as you do not have a sensitivity or allergic reaction to the ingredients.
A couple of common brands are Nair and Veet.
Threading Threading is a method more popular in the east and it is done by a practitioner.
Threads are quickly twisted around face hairs, pulling them out one or two at the time in a very precise fashion.
Think of it like tweezing with threads.
Waxing There is hot and cold waxing that can be done a salon or at home.
Strips of wax are applied to small areas of the skin and hair, then each strip is ripped off, tearing out all hairs by their roots.
This method of hair removal can be painful! But the good news is that the pain lessons with each session as you get used to it and less hair grows back.
Sugaring This is similar to waxing but the substance used is a paste or gel made out of sugar.
Coil Hair Removers These are a fairly new invention and they work by grabbing the hairs and pulling them out individually or in small groups.
It's designed to mimic the action of threading but in a format that you can use at home.
Permanent Methods Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is enjoying a huge amount of popularity right now, thanks to public endorsements by celebrities like Kim Kardashian.
It is FDA approved for permanent hair reduction and is recommended only if you have dark hair and light skin.
It works by laser light zapping and breaking down the melanin (dark color) found in your hair.
Electrolysis This is also FDA approved for permanent hair reduction.
It is slightly more painful than laser and works by zapping electricity into the hair root, killing hairs one by one.
Electrolysis has been around for decades and is well proven.
It's also the only permanent method that can be used by everyone, regardless of hair or skin color.
For more information, visit the Face Hair Removal webpage.
Let's look at the two major groups of removal methods: temporary and permanent.
Temporary Methods Depilatories Depilatory creams and lotions work by applying chemicals that break down the hair.
It is painless as long as you do not have a sensitivity or allergic reaction to the ingredients.
A couple of common brands are Nair and Veet.
Threading Threading is a method more popular in the east and it is done by a practitioner.
Threads are quickly twisted around face hairs, pulling them out one or two at the time in a very precise fashion.
Think of it like tweezing with threads.
Waxing There is hot and cold waxing that can be done a salon or at home.
Strips of wax are applied to small areas of the skin and hair, then each strip is ripped off, tearing out all hairs by their roots.
This method of hair removal can be painful! But the good news is that the pain lessons with each session as you get used to it and less hair grows back.
Sugaring This is similar to waxing but the substance used is a paste or gel made out of sugar.
Coil Hair Removers These are a fairly new invention and they work by grabbing the hairs and pulling them out individually or in small groups.
It's designed to mimic the action of threading but in a format that you can use at home.
Permanent Methods Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is enjoying a huge amount of popularity right now, thanks to public endorsements by celebrities like Kim Kardashian.
It is FDA approved for permanent hair reduction and is recommended only if you have dark hair and light skin.
It works by laser light zapping and breaking down the melanin (dark color) found in your hair.
Electrolysis This is also FDA approved for permanent hair reduction.
It is slightly more painful than laser and works by zapping electricity into the hair root, killing hairs one by one.
Electrolysis has been around for decades and is well proven.
It's also the only permanent method that can be used by everyone, regardless of hair or skin color.
For more information, visit the Face Hair Removal webpage.
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