Types and features of hair removal

Modern standards of beauty require absolutely smooth and delicate skin from women. For many years, women have resorted to various tricks in the fight against unwanted hair. Today, thanks to science and technology, women finally have every chance to win the war with excess vegetation on their bodies. To help you understand all this variety of methods and techniques we will tell you about the most popular and common methods of hair removal.

First of all, it is worth understanding what the difference between epilation and depilation is, as not all clearly represent the difference between them. Yes, both concepts mean the removal of unwanted hair, but at the same time they have a fundamental difference between the methods and the result.

So, Depilation is the removal of hair only from the surface of the skin by shaving. (which is the cheapest and safest), or chemical exposure, that is, using a special cream containing dimethyl sulfoxide.

Epilation does mean removal of hair by the root, which leads to a gradual weakening of the hair follicle and, consequently, to a further cessation of hair growth.

To better understand which method is right for you, we will get acquainted with different types and methods of hair removal, as well as with some companies producing equipment or various means for getting rid of hair:

• Enzyme hair removal - This is a method of hair removal using enzymes (enzymes). A special agent is applied to the skin, covered with a thermal bandage and infrared radiation is sent to it for heating (when heated, pores open up, which ensures better penetration of the agent into the skin). After 30-35 minutes, the skin is cleansed of the product and the hair is removed with wax. The procedure is recommended once every 1-1.5 months.
• Ultrasound Hair Removal consists of three stages - first, the hair is removed with wax, then a gel with active chemical components is applied, and finally the skin is affected by ultrasonic waves. After hair removal using wax, the pores open up, so the gel is easier to penetrate into the hair roots using ultrasound.
• Laser hair removal method guarantees one of the most effective and lasting results. It destroys the hair follicle and after 6-12 sessions (depending on the type of hair) almost stops the hair growth, rare appearing hairs will be thin and light, that is, almost imperceptible on the skin.

• Electrolysis - the most painful type of epilation. The game is inserted under the skin to the hair follicle and destroys it through electrical discharges. Different types of needles are used for epilation: the nicest alloy of nickel and chromium is the most painful, they can also be used only on healthy skin; Teflon-coated needles reduce the risk of burns and pain; Gold-plated nickel needles are designed for skin prone to allergies. For hygienic purposes, experts recommend buying your own needle and carrying it with you for the procedure. Electrolysis is not suitable for the armpits and neck because of the lymph nodes located in these places. It is also not suitable for deep bikini - the high pain of the procedure makes it unbearable for the delicate zone, and even for other parts of the body, the use of painkillers is recommended. The effect of this method is long lasting, but it leads to a gradual cessation of hair growth. After the procedure, skin contact with water for 24 hours should not be allowed, use of cosmetics is contraindicated for 2 days, and sunbathing or exercising is prohibited for 2 weeks.
• "Qool" - This is the latest technology in the field of cosmetology. The principle of operation is the same as that of laser hair removal - the effect turns out to be light radiation, but, unlike a laser, it does not contact with the skin, directing the beam precisely into the hair follicle (due to which the risk of burns is reduced to zero).

• Elos technology (combination of pulsed-light IPL and radio frequency RF methods) removes any type of hair, combining immediately electrical and optical energy. This technology is positioned by cosmetologists as the most effective and safe. In addition, the procedure also has a beneficial effect on the skin, increasing its elasticity and giving it smoothness and velvety.
• Soprano ICE Platinum - the latest device developed by the corporation Alma Lasers. Different from previous generations in additional options. "Super Hair Removal"And"In-motion". Soprano Ice Platinum combines the technologies of alexandrite, diode and neodymium laser. In essence, this is the same alexandrite laser operating in a dynamic mode and having an additional nozzle, due to which the risk of burns is reduced to zero.
• SHR (Super Hair Removal), as well as AFT (Advanced Fluorescent Technology) - brand names Alma Lasersused by Chinese firms, which is a gross disregard for the copyright of Alma Lasers. Original products have red nozzles, in addition, in all the aesthetic centers with the original Soprano there is the emblem Soprano ICE.

• Moveo - another dynamic high-precision version of an alexandrite laser, according to an Italian manufacturer (company DEKA) combining all the best from laser hair removal and leaving behind all the disadvantages and limitations of this technology. The procedure is absolutely painless and even gives pleasant tactile sensations. A plot of 10 square centimeters is processed in 10-20 seconds. Hair noticeably thin out after the first procedure, and the full course consists of only 5-6 sessions.
• Iplaser technology allows you to remove hair without any mechanical or chemical effects (does not require waxing or using a gel). The results do not depend on the phototype, but the method does not allow to remove very light or gray hair.

• Lycon - Australian company that produces a variety of waxes for hair removal. Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, apricot - this is not the whole list of Lycon waxes. In addition to the wax itself, the company also produces a variety of tools for preparing for hair removal and after-care, to help prolong the result, as well as various accessories that increase the comfort and efficiency of the process.
• Quantum epilation - this is not even a type of photo epilation, but essentially the same. But in essence, this is photoepilation + advertising = ridiculously inflated price.

At home, the easiest way to remove unwanted vegetation on the body remains a regular shave. Although, due to the shortness of the result, it is worth trying other methods, such as waxing, which is also not difficult, given the presence of diverse finished products, which we will discuss in detail later.

The use of electric epilators is widespread, although experts unanimously claim their harm. (ingrown hairs, black spots and severe irritation - a short list of flaws in the epilator).

Recently, shugaring has been particularly popular. The principle of the procedure is the same as that of wax (although shugaring is less traumatic for the skin) - you apply the mixture on the skin against hair growth and after a few seconds you tear it off, only in the direction of hair growth. Mix for honey shugaring easy to prepare yourself. To do this, you need sugar (1 cup), honey and lemon juice (a quarter cup).All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed and put on a slow fire, immediately upon the appearance of bubbles, it must be removed from the heat, stirred and allowed to cool for a couple of minutes, then put on a low fire again. The procedure should be repeated several times until ready (readiness is determined by the solidification of the mixture droplet in water).

In this section, as promised, we talk about ready-made products for home wax hair removal, which will significantly reduce the time of preparation for the procedure, facilitate the process itself and, most importantly, take care of the extension of the result. So, the home set of a cosmetologist (except the epilating agent itself) includes:

• Means to prepare the skin for the hair removal process — for example, a coffee scrub from Black Pearl is suitable for removing dead skin cells and freeing ingrown hair, and hydrogen peroxide or a simple facial tonic for degreasing.
• Devices for epilation (cartridges and apparatus for melting means).
• Post-epilation care - involves wiping the skin with an antiseptic and moisturizing the skin with special milk after epilation to slow down hair growth.

We will understand what the devices are for, that is, cartridges and a machine for warming up. The first ones are convenient in that they themselves regulate the thickness of the layer applied to the skin, which is very important - too thick a layer cannot be removed, therefore, part of the hair will simply remain on the skin, and thin elementary hair will not cover all. The melting temperature is always indicated on the packaging of the product - a special apparatus will automatically melt the wax to the desired temperature; without it, you will have to control it with a thermometer in your hand.

And finally, we will talk about the benefits of phyto-resin to wax:

• Phyto resin easily rinse with water. For wax, you will need a special liquid.
• The resin does not need to be heated before use, unlike wax.
• Phyto-resin due to its honey content softens the skin and opens the pores, which, in turn, promotes easy and painless hair removal.
• The longer the product is on the skin, the easier the removal process will be - in the case of wax the count goes on for a second, it instantly hardens on the skin and it is very painful to tear it off.
• The use of phyto-resin eliminates breaking of the hair (removing them directly from the root) and skin irritation.

If you decide to carry out the procedure of hair removal at home, familiarize yourself with some rules in order to carry out the process without pain and side effects:

• Use a scrub to release the maximum amount of ingrown hair (except shaving - it itself has the effect of peeling the skin).
• After using the epilator, apply an antiseptic (without alcohol) to the skin.
• In the case of waxing, cool the skin to reduce pain (wrap a bottle of frozen water in a kitchen towel and attach it to the area you are going to treat).
• Do not neglect the simple rules when shugaring, to do without pain and ingrown hair (apply against growth and rip off hair growth).

Different parts of the body and face have different characteristics and features. For example, if you disinfect your skin before plucking your eyebrows with alcohol, and then hold a piece of ice on it, you will avoid redness and inflammation. On the hips, hair grows the slowest, and the bikini area is the most tender and sensitive to pain.

During menstruation, the hormonal background of the female body is being reconfigured, which reduces both the effectiveness of various cosmetic procedures and the pain threshold.And during pregnancy or breastfeeding, all types of hair removal and depilation, except for shaving, are contraindicated.

To extend the effect of hair removal and to maintain smooth skin for a long time, it is important to learn how to take care of it regularly. Proper care involves weekly scrub and daily moisturizing of the skin. Today, a huge amount of products for leaving after hair removal, slowing down hair growth, is produced. Choose a tool that suits you and use it regularly. So you can prevent skin irritation, as well as solve the problem of ingrown hairs and save the result for a long time.

Some methods of hair removal have no contraindications to tanning (even in a tanning bed) after the procedure - this is, for example, the Moveo technology. But in most cases it is better to err and refrain from sunbathing for at least a couple of days. In the case of shugaring, tanning in general is contraindicated both before and after the procedure for 5 days.

Taking a tan after a laser or photoepilation can cause burns and also contributes to the appearance of ugly black dots.

Each technique of removing excess vegetation has its advantages, as well as disadvantages. Let us examine the advantages and disadvantages of each method separately.

Benefits:

• Pretty long lasting smooth skin effect.
• Comparative painlessness.
• High performance.
• Maximum time savings.
• Lack of hair ingrowth.
• Gradual cessation of hair growth.

Disadvantages:

• Low risk of burns for dark skin owners.
• Does not “see” thin, light or gray hairs.
• You can not sunbathe 10 days after epilation.
• Contraindicated in some diseases.

Benefits:

• Promotes the production of collagen in the skin.
• Ability to carry out the procedure independently at home.
• Long-term result.

Disadvantages:

• Price.
• Risk of burns.
• Suitable exclusively for owners of dark hair.
• May cause exacerbation of skin diseases and allergies.

Benefits:

• Painlessness
• Removes including thin and slightly pigmented hair.
• Absolute security.
• No contraindications to sunburn.
• Lack of ingrown hair.
• Long lasting effect.

Disadvantages:

• Not recommended for bikini area.
• Before the procedure, waxing is necessary.
• Price.

Advantages:

• Long lasting effect.
• The prospect of cessation of hair growth.

Disadvantages:

• High soreness.
• Risk of burns.
• The appearance of scars.
• Not suitable for all zones.
• The complexity of post-procedure care.

Benefits:

• Easy to use at home.
• Lack of hair ingrowth.
• Smooth and velvety skin.
• Absolute security.
• Cost
• Gradually weakens hair.

Disadvantages:

• Soreness of the procedure.
• Energy consumption.
• Restrictions to tanning.

Despite the fact that you always want to look good, there are several cases when you should refrain from performing any procedures. This is a period of hormonal reconfiguration (menstruation, pregnancy and lactation, hormonal preparations, etc.), painful conditions (although it is recommended to consult a doctor in all cases before epilation), severe stress, increased allergies or skin diseases (consultation with a doctor is necessary) .

Since all hair removal techniques have their pros and cons, to facilitate the selection, it is best to summarize all the features and see what will outweigh the advantages or disadvantages.A little higher we got acquainted with the characteristics and the main positive and negative features of different methods. And on this basis, it is already possible to make some conclusions.

So, the best salon method can be called Moveo, as it has many undeniable merits and almost no drawbacks. And shugaring is recognized as the best home method of hair removal - firstly, it is safe and easy to use, secondly, highly effective, and thirdly, it consists of completely natural ingredients. The list of its advantages is so impressive that it easily outweighs the disadvantages.

According to women who have experienced different methods of hair removal, the most common and widely used methods remain laser and shugaring, although recently the technology “Moveo". Absolutely all women who get rid of unwanted vegetation through this method note only its positive qualities and argue that the disadvantages of "Moveo"Simply no. Thanks to its painlessness, efficiency, speed and the absence of any restrictions, it is so perfect that it gradually leaves all other methods far behind.

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