Many people all over the world are searching for a way to remove unwanted hair. Hair that is on the face can make a person very self-conscious. This is especially true for women. Hair that is on the face can be painful to remove with some of the methods that are out there.
One way to get rid of unwanted hair is through a laser or pulsed light. It is a popular way to get rid of unwanted hair through light energy that goes all the way through the hair shaft to the follicle, where it gets rid of the hair’s root.
Instead of coming out right after a laser treatment, the hair gets weak and falls out with time, since the root is gone. Laser hair removal is great for any place on the body. The people that do the best with this kind of hair removal are women with dark hair and light skin. Lasers do not work on white hair, and are not very effective on blonde hair. It takes about 5-7 sessions, and a touch up about once a year afterwards. The cost is around $150-500, but can be more if you require additional treatments.
Electrolysis is another popular hair removal method. It is the only permanent hair removal solution, and it uses a very small needle that goes into the hair follicle until it gets to the cells that cause the hair to grow. It kills the cells that result in hair growth. The hair comes loose and comes right out, and it won’t grow back. Since the procedure can be painful, there are anesthetic creams that can be used to lessen it.
Electrolysis can be performed anywhere on the body, and the face is the most popular place for women to have it done. Although each hair has to be done one by one, it is faster than it sounds. It usually takes about 25 sessions that range between $40-90 each. This will differ depending on the amount of hair that has to be removed.
Vaniqa is another fairly new way to remove unwanted hair. It is a topical prescription cream that blocks the enzyme that causes hair to grow. When the enzyme is missing, the growth is slowed in that area, and will stop usually.
Since it is not a hair remover, it works best when used with other procedures like a laser. For the cream to work on its own, the patient has to use it for 8 weeks up to 6 months. It is used twice a day. The best place to use Vaniqa is on the face, since it is expensive. It can remove hair that is non pigmented however, unlike a laser. It cost between $80-$225 for each tube.
The next hair removal product is waxing. The waxes of today are much different than they were a long time ago. Now, a soy-based compound is used that only sticks to the hair, not the skin. The cream is put on, and then covered by special cloth strips. After the wax has set, the strips are pulled off, along with the hair. Since it only sticks to the hair, the pain is less than with other waxes. It can be used anywhere on the body, like the chin, upper lip, and arms and legs. Every few weeks, the procedure has to be redone. One drawback to the treatment is that since the entire hair is taken out, an antibacterial lotion needs to be applied afterwards.
Shaving is the next method to remove unwanted hair. No matter if it is done with a straight razor or electrical razor, it is like cutting hair, only closer to the skin. It doesn’t touch the root of the hair, or disturb the follicle. This means that it only lasts for a short time period. To stop many problems when shaving, here are some tips:
1. Be certain the hair is completely wet before shaving
2. Remember to shave in the direction of the hair growth
3. Try not to repeat strokes in the same area
4. Relax the skin while you shave
Another facial hair remover is depilatories. These are creams and lotions that use a chemical compound to dissolve the hair proteins. It leaves the hair with smoother edges, so stubble is lessened, and it seems to take it longer to grow back. It is best when used on the face, arms, and legs. They shouldn’t be used on eyebrows or in the genital region.
There are many options to choose from when looking for ways to remove hair, and with research, you can find the ones that works the best for you.