If it’s hair on the face, thighs, arms, bikini line, or some other part of the body, we women want to get rid of it and have only our scalps visible. With the ability to be hairless arises the dilemma of how to achieve the desired outcome.
There are several types of hair removal available, ranging from simple shaving to more recent laser treatments. But which approach is better for you? This is determined by the amount of money you are willing to pay, the amount of time you have available, your skin type, and the ideal hair-free area. Continue reading to find out which approach is best for you.
Shaving
This is one of the most popular hair reduction techniques that we have all used at some stage in our lives. It is used by men to remove body hair and by women to remove hair from their arms and legs. It is, however, often used to detach hair from other undesirable areas. Tools and equipment Shaving necessitates the use of scissors (or a shaver) to cut the hair close to the scalp. Shaving gel and aftershaves are often used as well. The tolerance level of pain while shaving does not matter, but if you cut yourself while shaving, it hurts.
Is it effective? Yes, shaving works, but keep in mind that it is just temporary. Shaving removes hair from the skin’s surface, and it must be shaved again within a day or two. Besides, the short hair shaft is more noticeable because it has a blunt tip rather than a tapered tip. The price of Shaving is cheap because we can buy a box of disposable razors at any supermarket. Shaving creams and aftershaves are often inexpensive, and a little goes a long way. Shaving, on the other hand, becomes a drag that takes a long time.
Waxing
Waxing is now a popular procedure and can be performed both in a spa and at home using waxing kits. Tools and equipment Waxing entails heating a wax paste, applying it to the flesh, covering it with a cloth strip, and allowing it to cool. When the fabric strip has cooled, it is removed in the opposite direction of hair development.
Tolerance Level: Yes, it is painful as you rip the hairs from the roots. However, the hair follicle weakens over time, making it less painful. Is it effective? Waxing removes hair from the root, eventually leaving you with hairless skin for 2-5 weeks. This will save you time and be used to clear vast quantities of hair at once.
The price of Waxing at a spa would be costly if you do so daily. While it is not as inexpensive as shaving, it is also a fair amount and a waxing kit can be bought at most supermarkets. If you decide to use waxing to remove hair, make sure you have a high pain threshold. Waxing often eliminates the upper epidermis layer of the skin, and repeated waxing will result in looser skin.
Epilator
This is a related procedure to waxing except that it extracts hair from the roots. Epilating includes the use of an epilator, which is available at electronic retailers. The epilator is made up of a collection of metal plates that are mounted in a plastic housing. The rotating head causes the metal plates to open and close once each revolution, producing a tweezing effect.
Yes, it hurts when it pulls hair away from the roots. However, much like waxing, it gets less uncomfortable with time. It works and can have smooth hairless skin for a span of 2-5 weeks. The initial cost of epilating is high. However, after the initial expense is deducted, it can be deemed inexpensive since no additional equipment is needed.
