MORE THAN
700 PAGES
 

There are various ways to get rid of unwanted hair:
Shaving: removing the hairs with a razor blade.
Waxing: wax is applied to the hairy area, a cloth pressed on top. This is ripped off with a quick movement, removing the wax along with the hair. It removes also the roots. It’s painful, but effective. The procedure has to be repeated every 4-6 weeks.
Depilating: removing every hair by pulling it out with a pair of tweezers.
Depilatory creams: You apply a thick layer of cream, wait up to half an hour and wipe it off. With the cream the hairs will also come off. A major problem is that the skin may easily get irritated and even cause dermatitis. Always try it first on a harmless spot.
Bleaching: makes the hairs a lighter colour and thus less visible. This may also irritate the skin. So try it first on a harmless spot.
Electrolysis: An expensive and time consuming operation which removes the hair permanently. Each hair is destroyed separately by inserting a small probe in each hair follicle, destroying it through electric shocks.
Laser treatment works with light, passing through the skin to the hair follicle. The energy of the laser is transformed into heat, destroying the hair follicle. The process is similar to electrolysis, but much quicker because many follicles can be destroyed simultaneously. It can only be done if the hair is darker than the surrounding area. It’s important that it’s done by a professional with a lot of experience.

See also: shaving pubic hair and tips

© Hilde van der Ploeg. All rights reserved. See the disclaimer.