Unwanted facial hair and hair removal decisions are particular problems for women because they are normally not considered feminine and can be quite embarrassing. All women have some amount of facial hair but it is generally less than men. Facial hair in women can be found mostly on the upper lip and chin area. Unwanted facial hair in large amounts are usually caused by heredity and the excess production of androgen.
Research surveys state approximately 20 million American women remove facial hair at least once a week qualifying it as an ongoing problem (you are not alone). For some women, terminal hair (the thick unwanted stuff) begins to replace your vellus hair (the fine almost invisible hairs) on the face. As women age the light pigmented, practically invisible vellus hairs which generally cover their faces most of their lives turn into the larger, more obtrusive, thick and pigmented terminal hairs (remember the movie "The Fly"). Over time when women compare their facial hair removal results at age 40 with what it was at age 30 - 20, many women note a gradual and subtle increase that they may deem excessive or visibly disturbing.
When trying to determine which facial hair removal solution is right, it is always important to rule out as many underlying conditions as possible before proceeding with a treatment. Check to see if you have experienced an abnormal increase in hair growth. In the event you have was it sudden? Did it appear in a short period of time? Have you experienced signs of deepening voice, virilization or cliteromegaly? Many facial hair removal solutions are readily available in the marketplace, all with different degrees on cost, side effects, quality and effectiveness. Sometimes using a combination of different types of treatments works best. All women are different, there is no single type of treatment for facial hair removal that works the same for all women. Many factors are involved depending on where the hair is located, hair type, hair color, hair volume, your age and treatments you are most comfortable with. Some common treatments include:
? Shaving, Plucking, Waxing and Depilatory Creams
Shaving facial hair is not popular with most women and as a common misconception most women believe that it makes the hair grow back faster and thicker. Plucking can be time consuming, slightly painful, can be quite lasting however results are still only temporary as the facial hair will grow back. Plucking is probably the most common and safest method women use to remove facial hair. Facial hair removal wax can be used to remove facial hair with decent success (works best if you have some one to help you). Depilatory Cream is a trusted home remedy for facial hair removal.
? Lasers, Electrolysis or Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
Laser hair removal is the most widely followed method and is more strictly regulated, for individuals with sensitive skin (and sensitive pocket books) this method can be a little physically and metaphorically painful. Laser hair removal targets the melanin coloring in the hair root; this is the simple basis of the process. In addition the sister of the laser is electrolysis, it is a common method of hair removal however its practice is the least standardized. Of all the different types of facial hair removal options these are the most expensive, time consuming and painful however they may be as close to permanent as you can currently get for removing unwanted facial hair. Please understand that some facial hair removal procedures on the market today are often advertised as permanent, most women only achieve about a 50 percent to 70 percent reduction after several treatments, performed over a 30 ? 60 day time fame, this is generally the most realistic outlook.
At different times in history various cultures set a standard for pubic hair. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans preferred pubic hair to be removed and in the Middle Ages the wealthy preferred pubic hair bushy and full.
A patent was filed for the first safety razor in the late 1880s marking the beginning of the end of painful hair removal. This allowed pubic hair shaving to be far less painful than in the past. Fast forward to today and there are several safe methods for pubic hair grooming.
Some methods are very unpleasant and others are painful and all of them seem expensive. You can buy products to use at home or you can visit a salon and spa for hair removal. In this article we will cover the most popular methods of hair removal down there.
General waxing consists of either warm or cold wax applied to the pubic hair region and then pulled off with strips of cotton. Waxing can be extremely painful but it does allow you to control how much hair is removed. One benefit is that you will remain hair free for several weeks.
Brazilian waxing is the same procedure as above but all hair (including any on the buttocks) is removed except for a small "landing strip" of hair. Brazilian waxing is more extensive and often a great deal more painful than general waxing but it gives you the feeling of being hairless down there!
Shaving has several advantages and disadvantages. Shaving is done with a razor in the privacy of your home and gives you complete control of how much hair to remove. Shaving allows you to determine how much hair to remove and even allows you to create a design if desired. Unfortunately, shaving does not last as long but it is virtually painless if you can avoid ingrown hairs.
Depilatories are hair removers like Nair that are available at the drugstore. These products require you to apply a cream or gel, wait a certain time and then rub off your hair. Unfortunately, many depilatories don't remove your hair if it is very coarse and the product and the rubbing can leave you with a sore, burning feeling.
Electrolysis involves a tiny and thin metal probe being slid into a hair follicle. Each hair follicle must be shocked with electricity that damages the follicle. This method is time consuming, painful, tedious and expensive but is permanent once all follicles have been destroyed.
If you do decide to visit a salon or spa for hair removal visit first before making an appointment. Make sure the location is clean and in good repair. Check to see if the aesthetician is licensed. Ask how they sterilize their supplies or if they provide a new set for each client. It is also important that they use a fresh, disposal bed covering for each client.
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