Underarm Epilation
Regrown hairs in the armpits look not only not aesthetically pleasing, but are also a site of accumulation of bacteria. Therefore, from the vegetation in this place decided to get rid of. The axillary zone is very sensitive, which is why the question of choosing a method of hair removal is very important.
Features
To begin, let's deal with the very concept of "hair removal", as many either confuse it with a similar name “depilation”, or quite vaguely imagine what lies behind this word. Epilation is a temporary or permanent hair removal with a root or by destroying the hair follicle.
Depilation is hair removal over the skin.Moreover, during this procedure, the hair follicle is not destroyed. Therefore, the hairs grow quickly enough. Depilation includes such a famous procedure as shaving, as well as removing unwanted vegetation with a cream.
The most important benefits of shaving, causing its high popularity, are painless, quick, low cost. After shaving when you regrow hair, you may find that some hairs are under the skin. Growing hair is not a very pleasant thing, because in this case inflammation may occur at the place of growing. This probability is the main disadvantage of shaving. If this does happen, you can try using a scrub to remove the top layer of the epidermis and release the ingrown hair. However, this may not be enough.
The disadvantages of using a razor to remove hair can also be attributed to the speed of their regrowth, because the skin will not look smooth the next day.
Kinds
To decide on the type of hair removal, let's see what are the ways to remove hair.
Using the epilator
The epilator is an electrical device or from batteries. On its head are interlocking parts that resemble ordinary tweezers. When the epilator is turned on, the head begins to rotate, the tweezers grab the hairs and pull them out. As a rule, the device has several speeds.
When working with the epilator, it is desirable that the length of the hair was not less than half a centimeter. To reduce the pain that will eventually pass, it is best to use special nozzles for the axilla. If you are using the epilator for the first time, select the first speed mode.
During the procedure, the skin should be dry, as the epilator slides better on such a surface.
It should be understood that immediately after the epilation procedure, the skin should not be subjected to excessive rubbing of clothing, to visit the sauna, water, sunbathing to avoid infection. Therefore, hair removal is best done in the evening before bedtime.
There are certain contraindications for hair removal in this way. These include varicose veins, diabetes, pregnancy, if you have a low pain threshold, hemophilia.
Getting to work, it is important to ensure the health of the appliance and in the absence of mechanical damage to the skin. Treat the underarm area with any antiseptic. If the hair of the industry is more than half a centimeter, it is necessary to cut it to the desired length. Before the procedure, the skin must be tightened.Otherwise, it may get into the tweezers of the epilator and be injured.
You must drive the epilator at a different angle, and removal should occur against hair growth. After the procedure, it is necessary to apply a sedative to the skin to relieve irritation. It is worth noting that getting rid of hair in this way is the most painful option, but after several applications of the device, the discomfort completely disappears and the procedure becomes quick, as the hair begins to grow not as evenly as after using a razor, and not so quickly - after about of the week.
Electrolysis
In the previous paragraph, we considered a method in which the hair follicle is not completely destroyed, but only partiallyabout. There are methods that completely destroy the hair follicle, moreover, it is no longer restored. These types of hair removal is electrolysis. The essence of this method lies in the fact that a special needle is inserted into each hair follicle, through which the current passes, it collapses and then the hair is completely painlessly removed using tweezers.
Distinguish between needle and tweezers. The needle was just described above, and with tweezers the skin is not disturbed and the follicle is destroyed remotely, then the hair is also removed. Electrolysis procedures are performed with mandatory anesthesia.
It is carried out most often with the help of ice cream. This method will help to get rid of hair of any thickness.
To carry out this procedure, the hair should reach a length of approximately three millimeters. Before carrying out the procedure, a specialist treats the epidermis with an antiseptic to avoid the penetration of bacteria inside, as this method involves damage to the skin.
Then the desired area is treated with local anesthetic and the process of hair removal begins, which lasts about an hour. After completion of the procedure, the skin is treated with an antiseptic again, and then a soothing anti-inflammatory agent is applied.
For a complete disposal of hair in the armpit area, an entire course of such procedures is necessary.whose number is individual. Indeed, after some time, hairs that were in the inactive growth stage begin to appear.
In order to avoid infection, it is necessary to prevent the contact of clothes with the treated area and their excessive friction. Some time you will need to refrain from swimming in ponds, pools, visiting saunas and sunbathing.
Like any other method, electrolysis has a number of contraindications: skin diseases, mental disorders, diabetes, damaged skin in the treated area, moles and tattoos at the site of the intended procedure, cancer, varicose veins, pregnancy.
Photoepilation
It refers to less painful procedures than the previous one.However, it all depends on your individual characteristics. Hair is removed by exposure to light impulses, as melanin is the coloring pigment of the hair, absorbs light, causing the hair to heat up, and the root is destroyed by heat. Due to the lack of melanin in gray hair or its low content in light, photoepilation does not affect them. Persons with very dark skin need to be extremely cautious, as due to the large absorption of light dark skin can cause burns.
For the procedure, the length of the hairs should be about one and a half millimeters. A couple of weeks before it is necessary to refrain from removing hair by the epilator, electrolysis and any possible damage to the hair follicle. You can only use a razor or depilatory cream.
Bioepilation
Bioepilation - removing unwanted vegetation with hot or cold wax.
This procedure can be carried out both in the salon and at home. For self-holding it the best option would be to purchase wax strips. They come in various shapes, you just need to choose the one you need. To use them, you only need to heat the strip between the palms, then attach to the desired area, press and tear the strip in the direction of hair growth. The epilated area must be clean and dry.
Bioepilation is contraindicated for skin diseases, diabetes mellitus, varicose veins in this area. After the procedure, it is necessary to treat the area with an antiseptic and apply a sedative.
Laser
This is the most painless, but also the most expensive procedure.. The essence of the method lies in the fact that under the influence of the laser beam the follicle is destroyed. For the procedure, the length of the hair should not exceed five millimeters. For a month and a half, it is necessary to avoid procedures that damage the hair root. A fortnight before laser hair removal, one should avoid active sunbathing. After the procedure during the week you can not use products containing alcohol to apply them to the treated area. After the procedural regime and contraindications do not differ from the same as after photoepilation.
How to choose the best way?
An unequivocal answer to such a question is difficult to give. If you do not have sufficient funds, try the bio-epilation procedure or purchase an epilator. If you want to get rid of armpit hair for a very long time, you can try photo-epilation, electro-epilation or laser. But be prepared for the need for several sessions.
Benefit and harm
To make a high-quality procedure for axillary hair removaln, you must follow a number of important rules. First, like any other procedure that violates the integrity of the skin, hair removal requires consultation with a specialist.
To avoid possible infection, it is necessary to take care of antiseptics. For such purposes you can use, for example, Miramistin.
The procedure of hair removal in the armpits area is always accompanied by pain, so the acquisition of local anesthetics is not at all an extra measure to anesthetize the desired area. For this purpose you can use, for example, a spray with lidocaine.
Skin care
After the procedure, the skin is usually always irritated.therefore, the use of soothing anti-inflammatory creams will help soothe irritation and relieve pain. To do this, immediately after the procedure, apply the drug to the affected area.
Answers to questions and advice
Among the most frequently asked questions regarding underarm epilation are the following:
- Does it hurt? Yes, epilation is a really painful procedure, but local anesthetics can make the procedure more comfortable. Laser hair removal is considered the most painless.
- Is it possible to get rid of hair forever? With the help of laser, photo-epilation and electrolysis you can get rid of unwanted vegetation for a long time, namely for several years. For this you need to conduct a course of procedures. But it is important to understand that with these methods, hairs that are in the active growth stage are removed.
- If you have armpit aches after epilation, it is necessary to apply soothing anti-inflammatory agents to the affected area.
- If there are bumps after the procedure, it is necessary to consult a doctor, as only a specialist can help to remove the seals correctly. In some cases, antibiotics will be required.
- How long will electrolysis sessions take? It depends on your individual characteristics. Someone may need 3-5 sessions, and some more.
- How many flashes do I need for photo-epilation of the armpits? Epilation of the axillary region may require 10-30 flashes.
- How old can you remove armpit hair? Approximately, not earlier than 15 years
- How long does the result hold? It depends on your individual characteristics, but, as a rule, for about five years the hairs will not bother you. This applies to photo epilation, laser and electrolysis. In other cases, the hairs will grow in about 2-3 weeks.
Reviews
According to reviews, the hairs after laser, photo-epilation, electrolysis really become thinner and grow less. Armpit skin becomes smooth. Among the minuses, consumers point out the high price of such procedures and the need to repeat them.
Many are satisfied with the use of the epilator and the bio-epilation procedure, since the hair subsequently begins to grow less frequently, these procedures are not expensive, and the pain does not feel with time, and the hair removal process becomes quite comfortable and fast.
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