Home epilation

Excess vegetation on the body is considered unpleasant and unaesthetic, especially for women. Since ancient times, representatives of both sexes with all their forces sought to get rid of it. There are many ways to destroy hair on the body. One of them is considered hair removal at home.

Epilation is a way to rid the body of excess vegetation by weakening the bulbs in any way or removing hairs along with the roots. Unlike depilation, which means removing only the upper part of the hair, epilation is considered longer, more painful, but more effective, which is important - especially for women.

The main advantage of home hair removal is the simplicity of the procedure and its high efficiency. An important factor is the fact that the hair follicle is significantly destroyed, which allows you to slow down hair growth, and eventually even completely stop it.

Talking about which version of hair removal is better can only be subjective, since each person chooses the most preferred method. If to speak in general terms, to destroy facial hair (especially antennae), it is best to use a home epilator or a paste made from granulated sugar.

Tripping, that is, hair removal with thread, is also more intended for facial hair. This procedure, like the use of tweezers, takes a lot of time. She is very painful.

The most effective epilation for the legs is the use of wax strips, masks or shugaring. Not bad proved and epilator - both ordinary and photoepilator for use at home.

The latest development of cosmetic medicine is Elos hair removal. The device, which carried out the procedure, you can easily use yourself. This device combines all the advantages of laser and photo-epilation, and there are practically no side effects.

Epilation using sugar paste (or shugaring) is rapidly gaining popularity. Firstly, such a procedure does not require large investments, secondly, it is very easy to implement, and thirdly, it is very effective.

The essence of this type of home hair removal is the preparation of a special paste from sugar, water and lemon juice, which is applied to the epidermis in a warm condition. It can be applied and removed only with hands or with a special spatula and rag strips (depending on the type of paste). Sometimes a small amount of honey is added to the sugar, and lemon juice is replaced with the same acid.

Sugar paste can be of three different types:

1. Soft, that is made from a small amount of granulated sugar. It has a rather liquid consistency, which is why it is only suitable for removing very fine hairs - for example, on the face or hands. Apply and remove this paste only with your fingertips.
2. Hard Sugar Paste, has already a thicker consistency. It is usually used to remove excess vegetation from the bikini area and legs. Applied with a spatula, and removed the bandage method, that is, using rag strips.
3. Medium Hard Paste ideal for underarms and bikini areas. It is applied by hand, and removed either with cloth strips or with hands.

The features of such depilation are:

• low cost;
• simplicity;
• high efficiency;
• low level of pain;
• possibility of use on any sites;
• antibacterial effect;
• lack of chemical ingredients;
• no irritation and redness of the skin after the procedure.

Shugaring is carried out in several stages:

1. Skin scrubbing. This will help to raise to the surface of the epidermis even ingrown hairs.
2. Degreasing of the epidermis and its decontamination. It is enough to use ordinary hydrogen peroxide or "chlorhexidine". A cotton swab is moistened with this liquid, after which it wipes the necessary area of ​​skin.
3. Then the skin is thoroughly wipedand its surface is treated with a small amount of talcum powder for the body.
4. A small slice of pasta applied to the prepared area of ​​the body or face in the direction against the growth of hairs. The mixture is carefully pounded.
5. If necessary, on top of the mass are superimposed pieces of cloth that are tightly pressed against the skin.
6. Then the paste is drastically removed. with skin along with vegetation (in the direction of hair growth).
7. After graduation procedures body, face, just rinsed with cool water.

To prepare the paste for the implementation of sugar hair removal can be several different ways.

If you decide to perform this procedure for the first time, it is better to prepare a little mixture in several different ways, and then in practice evaluate the effectiveness of each agent. When cooking pasta for the first time, it is recommended to reduce the amount of food by two or three times.

• Mix in a metal saucepan 600 g of sugar and 200 g of water. The mixture is put on a slow fire and brought to a boil with constant stirring. As soon as the syrup becomes light golden and the aroma of caramel appears, you will need to add lemon juice to the saucepan - in the amount of 3 tablespoons. The resulting mass is heated for another 3-5 minutes, then covered with a lid and left for another 15 minutes. After this period, the mixture is ready for use.

• For very sensitive skin, the following recipe is suitable. The amount of sugar remains the same, and the water changes to a concentrated chamomile decoction, which is prepared from two tablespoons of dried flowers and one glass of water. The amount of lemon juice is also reduced by one spoon. In all other respects, the sugar paste is prepared in the same way as in the previous case.
• You can make a quick paste in 10 minutes. To do this, immediately mix 10 spoons of sugar, one spoon of water and two spoons of lemon juice. The mixture is brought to a boil and cooked over low heat for another 8 minutes. After that, it is slightly cooled and used for its intended purpose.

Two types can be distinguished: the use of ready-made wax strips or the use of self-melted wax.

In the first case, you will only need to purchase special strips in the store and follow the instructions on the package. It should be noted that the ready-to-use strips are divided into several categories - depending on the part of the body for which they are intended.

In the second case, you need to purchase wax strips, wax cartridges, talc and special wax melting.Cartridges are placed in the bowl of the device, where the product is melted. Then the wax is neatly distributed over the body (using a spatula), which was previously degreased and sprinkled with talcum powder. On the still warm wax it is necessary to stick special strips tightly. After five minutes you need a sharp movement to remove them from the body against the growth of hair.

Home epilation using special devices is the easiest and quickest. You only need to purchase a suitable device, turn it on and follow the instructions. If hardware hair removal at home is performed for the first time, then it is best to purchase the simplest epilator. It is hardly possible to remove hairs with it forever, but it is quite possible to significantly slow down their growth.

For more experienced women, the apparatus for ellos epilation is also perfect. It combines the functions of a photoepilator and a laser device. However, they can be purchased separately. However, before purchasing such professional devices for home use, you should still consult with a specialist. Only he can tell which device is most suitable for you.

This option of getting rid of excess vegetation implies the use of a thread, by means of which hairs are removed from the root. This method is similar to pulling hair with tweezers. It takes a lot of time, it is suitable for those parts of the body where there is not too much extra hair. This way is quite painful.

It is best to use a special silk or cotton thread with a high level of strength. The ends of the thread are tied, and she twists herself. The result is two rather large loops, in which you need to insert your index and thumb. The loop of the smallest size captures the hairs to be removed, and the thread itself moves on without tearing off the skin. It is during this continuous movement that the filament is removed.

There are many options for home hair removal. Do not forget about the popular recipes, which are distinguished not only by their low cost, but also ease of use, as well as high efficiency.

The most popular is honey hair removal. It is very similar to the procedure of shugaring. Pasta is brewed from honey and sugar, taken in one glass. When the mixture becomes homogeneous, the juice of one large lime is added to it, mixed thoroughly and after 2 minutes removed from the heat. When the mass cools down to pleasant warmth, it is applied with a thin layer with a wooden spatula, and the top is covered with a thin cloth. After a few minutes, the fabric is torn off from the body by a sharp movement against the growth of hair - along with the mass and hairs.

In Siberia, cedar resin was used to get rid of unwanted hair from ancient times. In this case, the epilation process itself consisted in the fact that the collected resin was slightly heated in a water bath, then applied to the epidermis, covered on top with a cotton cloth, which was carefully smoothed over the skin. When the resin hardened, it, together with a fabric strip, was abruptly pulled off the skin.

In some cases, gelatin was also used for hair removal at home. There are several options for its use. The easiest is that gelatin is diluted with water - in the amount equal to half indicated on the package. Then, using a disk made of cotton, the agent is applied to certain areas of the skin, and after drying, the resulting film is removed with a sharp movement against the hair growth.

If you are going to start hair removal yourself, you need to prepare the skin on the right areas of the body.You should use a special gommage or scrub, after which ingrown hairs appear on the surface of the epidermis. Such a peeling allows you to remove dead skin particles and makes epilation more effective.

Disinfection and disinfection of the skin are very important parts of the preparatory stage. It is best to use a cotton pad, well soaked "Chlorhexidine". Then the epidermis is dried and slightly powdered with talcum powder. This allows you to evenly apply the mixture to the skin and slightly reduce pain during the procedure.

To reduce pain in 20-40 minutes before the procedure, you can use special painkillers: sprays, lotions or gels. They will reduce the pain, but it will not reduce the effectiveness of the procedure.

If, after epilating at home, there is irritation, you need to deal with it as soon as possible. It is recommended to choose for this natural remedies.

Then you will need to lubricate the epidermis with any natural base oil or essential tea tree extract. Not bad copes with just appeared irritation and thermal water.

If irritation is severe, it is necessary to use pharmaceutical preparations - for example, "Panthenol" or "Baneoion».

To avoid irritation, immediately after the procedure, rinse the skin with chamomile or calendula (decoction), wait until it dries out naturally, and then sprinkle the epidermis with a small amount of baby talc.

Almost all reviews about home epilation are positive. Girls (and some men) note the simplicity of this procedure, its cost-effectiveness and a remarkable result. No significant deficiencies or differences from the salon types of hair removal in fact were noted.

The main thing - to find the method of hair removal, which will be most appropriate for you and your skin.

Learn more about shugaring at home from the following video.