How to Remove Unsightly Body Hair

Unwanted hair? No problem. There are several options to choose from that will safely, and in some cases permanently, get rid of it. You may want to experiment with a few of them to decide what works best for you.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Body Lotion
• Electric Razors
• Eyebrow Tweezers
• Epilatory Body Wax

1. Shave it. Shaving is a popular way to remove unwanted hair, although hair tends to grow back quickly.

2. Use a depilatory product, which temporarily removes hair by chemically dissolving it. When purchasing a depilatory product, be sure it is formulated for the area of the body on which you intend to use it. Do a sensitivity test before using it on large areas, and follow directions carefully.

3. Consider waxing every 4 to 6 weeks, in which you apply hot or cold wax to an area of the skin with unwanted hair. The hair adheres to the wax and is removed when the wax is peeled off. Because waxing removes hair at the root, regrowth occurs slowly.

4. Tweeze it. Tweezing removes hair at the root, but is not practical for large areas of hair.

5. Think about electrolysis. Using an electrical current, this process can remove some hair permanently by destroying the hair follicle. Home electrolysis devices are available, but most people opt for professional treatment. Large areas of unwanted hair may require several sessions.

6. Laser it. Laser treatment destroys hair follicles, but may not result in permanent hair removal. Laser treatments should be performed by a licensed professional.

Tips & Warnings

• You may wish to talk to your general physician or dermatologist for a recommendation of an appropriate hair-removal method.
• Laser treatments and electrolysis can be expensive. Find out their levels of success before you invest.
• Nearly all procedures for hair removal cause some kind of discomfort or skin reaction. Consider all options before proceeding.

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on 8/24/2006 But, waxing or plucking can damage the root follicle and result in thinner, weaker hair. This is why it stops hurting after a few times.

on 8/8/2006
instead of using tweezers or razors, eyebrows can be threaded. Threading is a sort of 'plucking' of the eyebrows using a twisted thread--it's uncomfortable the first time, but worth it; it provides perfect definiton/line and shape. Since the hair is pulled with the root, it also lasts longer --2-3 weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows. It can be done on facial/stomach hair; even underarms may apply. A professional needs to do it(though some people thread themselves) for best results.

on 8/8/2006 Don't believe that shaving or waxing makes your hair thicker. The only reason your hair feels thicker after shaving is because the end of the hair is blunt. But as far as the actual hair getting thicker, this can't happen. How you remove hair won't change your follicle. You are born with the hair texture you'll always have. So wax or shave away, it really only depends on the maintenance you feel like keeping up on.