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Unwanted hair, one of women’s worst nightmares! Currently a lot of men and women are recurring to many types of ways to remove their unwanted facial and body hair; razors, wax, tweezing and creams. But not all of us are aware, and if we are, are not so sure about doing it, of laser hair removal. Does it really work? How long does it last? Well, here’s the scoop.

Laser hair removal is the usage of laser energy to greatly reduce hair production. They do this by producing heat upon the hair and introducing it into the hair follicle which inflammates it and sends it into a “resting stage”. Doing this is a little tricky in terms of time, the laser has to be upon our hair long enough to heat the hair but not too long that it actually begins to damage our skin, concurrently burning it. This is why there are three types of laser hair removal depending on our skin type and thickness of our hair.

One of the laser hair removal systems, Sona laser hair removal consists of piercing our skin with a strong laser and removing the root of the hair. The second type of laser hair removal would be Alase laser hair removal debilitates the hair root stimulating re growth of thinner and finer hair thus increasing treatments until hair is completely gone. The last system, Epila laser hair removal, which is a personal system we can use in our own homes, emits the same kind of laser as the first two systems, but it does not work on very dark skin types.

Sometimes we may think that because it is a laser treatment, there are only so many of our body parts they can be produced on because of skin sensitivity and laser strength. But really, we can have laser hair removal on most of our body parts. Treatment areas mainly consist of bikini line hair, facial hair, underarms, back hair, arms, legs, chest and abdominal hair removal.

Now, while laser hair removal system can be effective, it can also be a little costly, prices ranging from $429 to $900 depending on the area or areas we desire to be treated. Also need to be taken into mind is the quantity of treatments needed to be completely successful, thus price ranging increasing over this.

As I said before, depending on the quantity of the treatment we will know how much it’s going to cost us, so how many treatments do we need to have in order to have our hair fully removed? Hair Removal Journal 2006 advises us that up to three treatments will be able to give us good results, averaging from person to person.

No matter which method we choose to remove our unwanted hair we should always make sure to talk to our physicians about it and make sure we choose an experienced laser hair removal doctor to ensure the safety of our skin and of ourselves.

When it comes to hair removal it can sometimes seem that men have it easy. All they have to do is run a razor over their face and they are done. They don’t have to worry about hairy legs, armpits and upper lips like women do. And waxing is very often said to be the best solution but it can also be the most painful one. And waxing is definitely not for everybody. Particularly if you have sensitive skin.

But there are many other pain free hair removal methods that are just as effective as waxing.

Depilatory creams.

These are creams that are applied to the skin and then removed. They will then take the excess hair with them. They do this by using an ingredient called sodium thyoglicolate to dissolve the keratin that makes up the hair follicles. 

For best results when using a depilatory cream you first need to rinse the area where the hair is to be removed in warm water. This will help to soften the hair follicles which will make the whole process much quicker and easier. Dry your face and then apply the cream using the spatula or application device provided. You will notice quite an unpleasant smell when you are applying the cream. This will go away when the cream is rinsed off.

Always follow the instructions and never exceed the recommended time to leave the cream on. You could risk burning your skin if you do. Wipe the excess cream away with a spatula, removal device or an unscented wipe. Then rinse the area in lukewarm water to help remove all of the cream. If you can still smell the cream then you need to continue rinsing.

These can be used on the face, legs underarms and forearms. But they should never be used on the genitals, nipples or eyebrows.

Always perform a skin sensitivity test before using a depilatory cream. Test it on a small area and if your skin reacts even slightly badly then do not use it.

Shaving.

This is another pain free way of removing hair. It is not as long term as depilatory creams but it is more convenient and cheaper. 

The key to shaving is lubrication. Your skin needs plenty of protection and you need  a good barrier between your skin and the razor. 

When you are shaving, it is a good idea to rinse your skin with plenty of warm water. This will help to soften the hair follicles and make removing the hair much easier. 

Apply a generous amount of shaving cream to the area and rub it in to create a lather. Using a shaving mousse is a good idea because it creates much more leather than gels and creams. This will give you more protection and a closer shave.

With the first stroke of your razor you should follow the growth of the hair. Rinse the razor and then go against the growth. 

Once you have completed the area then make sure you rinse it in lukewarm water to remove any excess shaving gel or hair.

This is suitable for legs, underarms and bikini lines. It is also suitable for men’s faces but not women’s.

Unwanted hair, one of women’s worst nightmares! Currently a lot of men and women are recurring to many types of ways to remove their unwanted facial and body hair; razors, wax, tweezing and creams. But not all of us are aware, and if we are, are not so sure about doing it, of laser hair removal. Does it really work? How long does it last? Well, here’s the scoop.

Laser hair removal is the usage of laser energy to greatly reduce hair production. They do this by producing heat upon the hair and introducing it into the hair follicle which inflammates it and sends it into a “resting stage”. Doing this is a little tricky in terms of time, the laser has to be upon our hair long enough to heat the hair but not too long that it actually begins to damage our skin, concurrently burning it. This is why there are three types of laser hair removal depending on our skin type and thickness of our hair.

One of the laser hair removal systems, Sona laser hair removal consists of piercing our skin with a strong laser and removing the root of the hair. The second type of laser hair removal would be Alase laser hair removal debilitates the hair root stimulating re growth of thinner and finer hair thus increasing treatments until hair is completely gone. The last system, Epila laser hair removal, which is a personal system we can use in our own homes, emits the same kind of laser as the first two systems, but it does not work on very dark skin types.

Sometimes we may think that because it is a laser treatment, there are only so many of our body parts they can be produced on because of skin sensitivity and laser strength. But really, we can have laser hair removal on most of our body parts. Treatment areas mainly consist of bikini line hair, facial hair, underarms, back hair, arms, legs, chest and abdominal hair removal.

Now, while laser hair removal system can be effective, it can also be a little costly, prices ranging from $429 to $900 depending on the area or areas we desire to be treated. Also need to be taken into mind is the quantity of treatments needed to be completely successful, thus price ranging increasing over this.

As I said before, depending on the quantity of the treatment we will know how much it’s going to cost us, so how many treatments do we need to have in order to have our hair fully removed? Hair Removal Journal 2006 advises us that up to three treatments will be able to give us good results, averaging from person to person.

No matter which method we choose to remove our unwanted hair we should always make sure to talk to our physicians about it and make sure we choose an experienced laser hair removal doctor to ensure the safety of our skin and of ourselves.

When it comes to hair removal it can sometimes seem that men have it easy. All they have to do is run a razor over their face and they are done. They don’t have to worry about hairy legs, armpits and upper lips like women do. And waxing is very often said to be the best solution but it can also be the most painful one. And waxing is definitely not for everybody. Particularly if you have sensitive skin.

But there are many other pain free hair removal methods that are just as effective as waxing.

Depilatory creams.

These are creams that are applied to the skin and then removed. They will then take the excess hair with them. They do this by using an ingredient called sodium thyoglicolate to dissolve the keratin that makes up the hair follicles. 

For best results when using a depilatory cream you first need to rinse the area where the hair is to be removed in warm water. This will help to soften the hair follicles which will make the whole process much quicker and easier. Dry your face and then apply the cream using the spatula or application device provided. You will notice quite an unpleasant smell when you are applying the cream. This will go away when the cream is rinsed off.

Always follow the instructions and never exceed the recommended time to leave the cream on. You could risk burning your skin if you do. Wipe the excess cream away with a spatula, removal device or an unscented wipe. Then rinse the area in lukewarm water to help remove all of the cream. If you can still smell the cream then you need to continue rinsing.

These can be used on the face, legs underarms and forearms. But they should never be used on the genitals, nipples or eyebrows.

Always perform a skin sensitivity test before using a depilatory cream. Test it on a small area and if your skin reacts even slightly badly then do not use it.

Shaving.

This is another pain free way of removing hair. It is not as long term as depilatory creams but it is more convenient and cheaper. 

The key to shaving is lubrication. Your skin needs plenty of protection and you need  a good barrier between your skin and the razor. 

When you are shaving, it is a good idea to rinse your skin with plenty of warm water. This will help to soften the hair follicles and make removing the hair much easier. 

Apply a generous amount of shaving cream to the area and rub it in to create a lather. Using a shaving mousse is a good idea because it creates much more leather than gels and creams. This will give you more protection and a closer shave.

With the first stroke of your razor you should follow the growth of the hair. Rinse the razor and then go against the growth. 

Once you have completed the area then make sure you rinse it in lukewarm water to remove any excess shaving gel or hair.

This is suitable for legs, underarms and bikini lines. It is also suitable for men’s faces but not women’s.

Unwanted hair, one of women’s worst nightmares! Currently a lot of men and women are recurring to many types of ways to remove their unwanted facial and body hair; razors, wax, tweezing and creams. But not all of us are aware, and if we are, are not so sure about doing it, of laser hair removal. Does it really work? How long does it last? Well, here’s the scoop.

Laser hair removal is the usage of laser energy to greatly reduce hair production. They do this by producing heat upon the hair and introducing it into the hair follicle which inflammates it and sends it into a “resting stage”. Doing this is a little tricky in terms of time, the laser has to be upon our hair long enough to heat the hair but not too long that it actually begins to damage our skin, concurrently burning it. This is why there are three types of laser hair removal depending on our skin type and thickness of our hair.

One of the laser hair removal systems, Sona laser hair removal consists of piercing our skin with a strong laser and removing the root of the hair. The second type of laser hair removal would be Alase laser hair removal debilitates the hair root stimulating re growth of thinner and finer hair thus increasing treatments until hair is completely gone. The last system, Epila laser hair removal, which is a personal system we can use in our own homes, emits the same kind of laser as the first two systems, but it does not work on very dark skin types.

Sometimes we may think that because it is a laser treatment, there are only so many of our body parts they can be produced on because of skin sensitivity and laser strength. But really, we can have laser hair removal on most of our body parts. Treatment areas mainly consist of bikini line hair, facial hair, underarms, back hair, arms, legs, chest and abdominal hair removal.

Now, while laser hair removal system can be effective, it can also be a little costly, prices ranging from $429 to $900 depending on the area or areas we desire to be treated. Also need to be taken into mind is the quantity of treatments needed to be completely successful, thus price ranging increasing over this.

As I said before, depending on the quantity of the treatment we will know how much it’s going to cost us, so how many treatments do we need to have in order to have our hair fully removed? Hair Removal Journal 2006 advises us that up to three treatments will be able to give us good results, averaging from person to person.

No matter which method we choose to remove our unwanted hair we should always make sure to talk to our physicians about it and make sure we choose an experienced laser hair removal doctor to ensure the safety of our skin and of ourselves.