Shaving
The most common and simple method of removing superfluous hair on the body.
Pros. Shaving is fast, easy and cheap. And relatively painless.
Minuses. There are plenty of shortcomings. Repeat the procedure is, on average, weekly. But the worst thing is that on the second day after shaving, bristling stubble breaks through. In addition, quite often there is irritation, especially on sensitive skin. Careless handling of the shaving machine threatens cuts.
Useful advice. In order to shave passed in all senses smoothly, you need to know some subtleties. Before you arm yourself with a shaving machine, prepare the skin in the right areas. You can use a body scrub. Or to carry out a mechanical peeling, having rastered the steamed skin a rigid washcloth. Then apply a special gel or foam. And only after this, proceed to remove hair. You can shave the hairs both in direction and against their growth. Shaving against hair growth is more thorough, and for growth - more sparing. Shaving in the direction of hair growth is recommended to the owners of delicate and sensitive skin, as well as in particularly delicate areas. At the end of the shaving procedure, it is necessary to wash off the remaining foam with cold water. It will refresh the skin and close the pores. Do not forget to dry your skin dry and treat it with a moisturizing after shave cream that will remove irritation. As for the razor itself, give preference to the one that is intended for women. Remember: if the blade does not cut the hairs the first time, the nozzle needs to be changed.
Contraindications. Even such an ordinary procedure has contraindications. This is due to the high likelihood of the appearance of cuts. So, shaving is not recommended for varicose veins. In this case, a cut may cause a thrombus. It is forbidden to use a razor for women who have problems with blood coagulability. Diabetics also do without shaving, because even the smallest wounds do not heal for a long time.
Hair removal with electric depilation
Every year manufacturers offer new, more and more perfect electrodepilators. The devices are equipped with all kinds of nozzles, special devices designed to cool the skin and reduce pain. As a result, a beautiful stylish trick makes a deceptive impression of a simple and easy disposal of annoying hairs. But it was not there. Who "was lucky" to use this device, probably appreciated the beauty of the mechanical pulling of hairs.
Pros. The procedure is quite effective: the next 2-3 weeks about depilation can not be remembered.
Minuses. Of course, the most important disadvantage is soreness. And as a result - a narrow field of application of the device. As a rule, they are used only to remove hairs on the legs. In addition, this method of depilation can lead to the occurrence of microtraumas, peeling and ingrown hairs under the skin. This is due to the aggressive action of the device.
Useful advice. Before using the electric depilator, the skin should be properly prepared: peel and wipe well. And only after 20 minutes to start depilation. Remember that depilation is carried out according to the growth of hairs. During the procedure, you can not strongly press the device to the body - it traumatizes the skin. At the end of the procedure for getting rid of excess body hair, do not forget to lubricate the skin with a special lotion to soothe it.
Chemical Depilation
The essence of it is to remove unnecessary hair on the body with the help of depilatories, which are available in the form of gels, creams, lotions. They include chemicals that dissolve the keratinous structure of the hair. As a result, the hairs are easily separated from the surface of the skin.
Pros. Chemical depilation is simple and painless.
Minuses. Effect persists not for long. If certain parameters are rejected, the activity of depilatories can be significantly reduced. Since chemical preparations have an increased sensitivity to skin temperature and pH. There is a risk of allergic reactions and irritation.
Useful advice. Strictly follow the recommendations in the instructions. Observe the use of the drug. Before using depilatories, a skin test should be performed to determine the sensitivity. Keep in mind that each depilator is designed to remove hair in a certain zone and the concentration of chemicals in them will be different. Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious damage to the skin, including chemical burns. After depilation, rinse thoroughly the remnants of the drug and apply a special cream or lotion to the skin.
Contraindications. In no case should you use depilatories in the eyelids and eyebrows area, since burns of mucous membranes may occur. Excluded the use of chemical depilatory products in the presence of skin diseases, with damaged or burned skin. Those who suffer from hay fever, it is necessary to carefully study the composition of the drug. Corrosive substances and plant extracts, which are part of the preparation, can provoke allergic conjunctivitis and rhinitis. Asthmatics chemical depilation is also contraindicated.
Waxing
This depilation with a special wax, which is made on the basis of bees. Wax strip is heated and applied to the skin in the direction of hair growth. After the wax solidifies, the strip is removed with a sharp movement.
Pros. This procedure provides the most lasting, in comparison with other methods of depilation, the effect. Regular depilation with wax changes the structure of the hairs: they become thinner and weaker.
Useful advice. Currently, there are many varieties of wax for depilation of different zones. If necessary, wax can depilate not only the skin of the legs or the bikini area, but also the skin area above the upper lip, and also control the shape of the eyebrows.
Contraindications. It is necessary to refrain from depilating wax to women who have varicose veins or other pathology of the vessels of the legs. It is not recommended to apply warm wax on the underarm or bikini area. Since there are lymphatic vessels that do not tolerate even minimal heat exposure. In this case, it is better to use cold wax. When using varicoloured varieties of wax, there is a possibility of an allergic reaction. Therefore, a skin test is necessary beforehand.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis is carried out by specialists. For example, in beauty salons. The essence of the method is as follows. A thin needle is inserted at a certain angle into the growth zone of the unwanted hair. Then an electric charge is applied, which reaches the hair follicle and it collapses.
Pros. Electrolysis allows you to remove hair of any structure and color on the skin of any shade. After several sessions, you can completely get rid of unwanted hair.
Minuses. The procedure is very painstaking. Since the needles need to be brought to each hair, you need to stock up on time and patience. With this method, you can get rid of unnecessary hairs practically in any part of the body. The drawbacks of this method include his soreness. After all, the current affects not only the hair bulb, but also the surrounding skin. Therefore, during the procedure, you can not do without using anesthetics - special creams and gels. Nevertheless, skin irritation and intense redness do not last long.
Useful advice. Since damage to the integrity of the skin leads to a risk of infection, make sure that the master works with gloves and uses disposable needles.
Contraindications. To avoid hyperpigmentation, you can not sunbathe for several days after electroepilation. Also, this procedure is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. Electroepilation is contraindicated for those who suffer from acute or chronic skin disease, varicose veins, cancer.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is one of the most effective methods of removing superfluous hair on the body. But also the most expensive. The essence of the method is that a laser beam is directed to the skin site. Its energy absorbs melanin: the pigment contained in the hair and provides their color. As a result, energy reaches the hair follicle and destroys it.
Pros. Laser hair removal works only on the hair and does not damage the skin. Due to this, it can be successfully applied for hair removal in the most delicate areas. In one session, you can process a large surface (for example, hips and shins). In addition, the laser excellently removes the fleece hair, including on the upper lip. You can sunbathe both before and after the procedure, without fear of earning pigment spots.
Minuses. Since the laser beam affects melanin, this method of epilation requires a good contrast of the skin and hair. Ideal for laser hair removal - dark hairs on light skin. But if both the skin and the hair are dark, then the laser will affect all the pigments at once. If the hair is lighter than the skin, laser hair removal is not applied.
Contraindications. Laser hair removal can not be done during pregnancy and lactation. It is also contraindicated for those who have acute or chronic skin disease, varicose veins, cancer.
Photoepilation
Photoepilation is a method of getting rid of unwanted hair with the help of an intense high-pulse light source. The principle of operation here is about the same as in laser hair removal.
Pros. Painless and non-contact procedure.
Minuses. Hairs fall out not immediately after hair removal, but only after a few days. Photoepilation does not help those who have hair lighter than the skin.
Contraindications. Acute and chronic skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis), varicose veins, oncological diseases. You can not do hair removal during pregnancy and lactation. It is not recommended for women with a tanned body, and also for those with a skin that is prone to hyperpigmentation.
Each woman decides for herself, which method of removing hated hairs to give preference. However, getting rid of excess body hair, expert advice must be taken into account. Of course, the final result is important - a smooth seductive skin. But the effort should be without unpleasant consequences. Is not it?