Hair removal in men

In past centuries, it was believed that a man should be brutal and rude, as they say, "look a little better than a monkey." However, over the past decades, the perception of the male body and appearance has changed dramatically. Now, hairy legs and breasts are not a measure of masculinity, so in most cases the representatives of the stronger sex are seen by society without thick vegetation. But not all young people can boast of smooth skin, so many of them tend to get rid of hair in various places, ranging from the face and ending in intimate areas. The most popular procedure at the moment has become a male hair removal, which has already ceased to be a shameful wonder. According to statistics, the number of men wishing to remove hair has increased several times over the past years.

Before understanding the specifics of procedures that help to remove hair on the body, let's see how epilation differs from depilation. The analysis of terms is important because it is a matter of principle in the topic of vegetation disposal. It should be remembered that hair removal is impossible forever, you can only get rid of the vegetation for a certain period of time. It is determined by the method of the procedure. The effectiveness of the procedure and the duration of its result depend on the techniques and methods used; this is also influenced by the hair growth stage, during which it is decided to use epilation. It is at the time of the growth of hair is to refer to their removal, because at the so-called moments of transition and rest, the procedure will have zero effect.

Epilation is the removal of vegetation from the root by various methods: for example, laser hair removal is used precisely to completely rid the skin of hair. In this case, the hair follicles that are responsible for hair growth are destroyed. It is easy to guess that depilation is only a partial removal of hair, or rather, that part of them that is above the epidermis. Shaving and depilatory creams are used in this method.

From a technical point of view, the removal of unwanted vegetation from the body in boys and girls is almost the same, only the power of the apparatus used can vary, but this difference is not significant or critical, because the essence of the procedure is the same. However, the reasons for conducting such sessions vary considerably. Various types of hair removal are shown to those who:

• He is fond of sports and loves to show muscles. This will be especially true for athletes who must comply with the requirements for competitions. For example, swimmers must necessarily remove hair on their chest and legs, and bodybuilders on their entire body.
• Take care of the beauty of your body, not only artists and models. Many men tend to think about how ugly and unkempt look "thickets" on the chest or intimate places.
• Complies with corporate etiquette, because there are quite strict requirements for the appearance of employees.
• It is prone to high levels of perspiration, which is quite pronounced in summer. For example, hair removal in the armpits will avoid unpleasant odors and wet stains on clothes.

• It monitors its health, because hair removal can get rid of bacteria that exist mainly on the hair. To a greater extent this applies to the intimate zone, where the multiplication of bacteria can lead to unpleasant consequences.
• Wants to add confidence.This refers to the hair removal in the pubic area and will be useful for those men who do not have the most impressive size of the sexual organ. Due to unwanted vegetation, it looks even smaller than it is. That is why you need to turn to hair removal - it will allow men to gain greater confidence.
• It has sensitive skin that cannot tolerate shaving, responding to it with irritations and inflammatory processes. In such cases, hair removal or the use of depilatory creams seem to be appropriate solutions.
• Feels the need to adjust the shape of the face. This will allow you to visually modify some aspects of the appearance, for this, for example, there is an eyebrow architecture, which is designed to give the correct shape to this area of ​​the face. In addition, men often remove the hair from the chin and upper lip.
• Experiencing discomfort from ingrown hairs.

Peculiarities of epilation in men consist primarily in the properties and structure of the hair: in the stronger sex, they are more rigid and have a significant growth rate. Hair bulbs are deep enough in the epidermis, moreover, their roots are much stronger than those of women. It is these biological characteristics of the organism that cause the painfulness of the procedure and the fragility of its result. In this regard, young people rarely decide on such events and can not rely on professionals, not to mention a cosmetic procedure at home.

At the same time, if such procedures are systematically carried out, shame and negative thoughts will disappear, painful sensations will be dulled, hair removal will be easier, and the effect will last much longer.

In addition to the obvious advantages, hair removal is associated with some disadvantages:

• First of all, this cost, which varies from the area of ​​the procedure, and the speed of hair growth: the higher it is, the more sessions are required. In addition, this is influenced by the skin area and the structure of the hair, as the vegetation in men is more dense than in women. Often, the stronger sex need to remove hair from places like the buttocks and the back. In women, these areas are extremely rarely treated.
• The need to grow hair to the desired length to pass the next session.
• The possibility of irritation or inflammation from the procedure of waxing.

Hair removal procedures are prohibited if:

• There are varicose veins in the area where the elimination of vegetation is expected.
• On the skin there are scars, cuts and scratches. Also, for warts and convex moles, it is worth refusing epilation.
• The presence of redness and inflammation in the intended location.
• The client has health problems, chief among which are diabetes and allergies.

For women, hair removal sessions are limited to only a few areas. While for men, the area of ​​hair is much larger, and for some it is the whole body - from head to toe. Often, representatives of the stronger sex remove hair from the back and buttocks, these areas are the most popular, because the presence of vegetation in these places is very unusual and, one might even say, a strange phenomenon that many men dislike.Beauty also determines the removal of hair on the chest, legs, lower abdomen - in young people, these areas are prone to excessive growth of hair, which from the side does not look the most aesthetic way. In addition, the presence of pectoral growth prevents athletes from demonstrating their body.

Some need to adjust the shape of the face: for this guys can get rid of the beard and mustache, especially in demand procedures in this area, because some have too “thin” hair in this area that looks like teenage fluff. This does not suit anyone and looks very unpleasant, exactly like too coarse, stiff bristles, which appear, on the contrary, if a man’s hair is thick enough and due to certain circumstances he has to shave every day. This not only causes irritation, but is also completely ineffective, because the so-called effect of blue-gray skin on the face remains due to the dark shade of the hair. For those who have thick hair, the procedure of eliminating unwanted hair in the area between the eyebrows is highly relevant. It looks untidy, spoils the appearance and characterizes the owner of such a "monobrow" as an unkempt and careless person, which directly affects the public perception of a person.

The fight against excess vegetation is often dictated by hygienic considerations. In this regard, the guys eliminate the hair in the area of ​​the armpits, ears, groin. In the latter, hair removal can be carried out in different zones: there is a notorious deep bikini, which involves removing hair from the scrotum or minimizing them, eliminating vegetation in the fold between the buttocks. You can also completely remove pubic hair or create a bikini-design, make an intimate haircut, giving the cover a certain shape. In these zones bacteria are especially actively propagating, which create an unpleasant odor and are the causes of diseases. Maintaining health in these areas - the main motive in the decision of men to do hair removal.

Today, with the development of cosmetology, a large number of methods have appeared that allow to remove hair from the body. Interestingly, men and women are guided by different criteria when choosing a hair removal or depilation technique: for the former, painlessness and speed of the procedure is important, while for girls the most important thing is to get a quality result from the session.

When choosing a method, one should pay attention to its specificity, which will be described below.

• Laser vegetation removal is the most popular procedure for men, it is carried out almost throughout the body, which proves its versatility. In cosmetology, a novelty appeared not so long ago - the so-called cold laser hair removal, which is distinguished by the fact that during the session the skin does not heat up and is not damaged by the laser. This means that in the course of the fight against excessive vegetation of certain areas, the pain will practically disappear. This is very important for owners of dark and dense vegetation.

• Another popular technique is photo and ultrasound hair removal, which received high demand among men due to high efficiency and painlessness. They are based on the action of a special pulsating light and sound, which give impetus, perceived by the hair follicles. Energy destroys the follicles, which leads to the death of hairs, however, to achieve the best result, it is necessary to repeat the procedure several times. An important difference between these two methods is that they are suitable for full hair removal of a man’s body, but this will require long sessions and tangible financial costs.

• The next option to eliminate hair - using the epilator. Its main advantage is the budget, because it requires only the purchase of special devices. However, this is not the most effective method, it is not for all men, because sometimes it does not cope with the removal of hard and thick hair. In addition, the use of such units is associated with painful procedures, because they simply pluck out hairs, and this is very painful. Accordingly, people with a low pain threshold will not be able to tolerate the whole session. And an unpleasant addition to this can be the strongest irritation and the appearance of ingrown hair.

• Another painful way is bioepilation, which involves the use of wax to create a smooth skin. The main disadvantage of this method are unpleasant feelings, however, their level depends on the pain threshold of a particular person. Despite a significant drawback, many turn to this procedure, because it does not require any serious financial or time costs, and the effect of one session can reach from one to three weeks.

• Recently acclaimed Brazilian hair removal refers to the bikini area and involves the removal of vegetation in the entire intimate area. Often, hot wax is used, which is heated to a high temperature, which facilitates their easy removal due to expanded pores, but the skin is not as badly damaged as in some other procedures. The technique requires great skill, so the procedure lasts much longer than other hair removal sessions.

For different ways of dealing with excessive vegetation a wide range of tools and accessories is used. For example, for the most advanced procedures, such as hair removal, an ultrasound scanner is used, which transmits ultrasound and a special gel, which, under the influence of the scanner and the signals emitted by it, penetrates into the deeper layers of the epidermis and destroys the hair follicles.

During painful sessions using wax or sugar paste, painkillers are often used, for example, lidocaine, which is injected into the body. However, methods providing local anesthesia are more popular, the same Lidocaine can be applied in the form of a spray on an intended skin area, such as Emla and cream "Light Dep"which only recently appeared on the Russian market. Home procedures also require special accessories. For these cases, firms that specialize in smooth skin, for example, Veet, produce a wide range of tools. Among them you can find wax strips, and trimmers, and special soothing creams.

Many men face a difficult choice: to carry out the procedure at home or contact the salon. It depends on what method of hair removal is chosen: it is obvious that complex sessions of laser or ultrasonic hair removal can not be done at home. However, for waxing methods, it is also recommended to turn to professionals, since they have sufficient experience to carry out such actions and this minimizes the opportunity to face negative skin reactions to various cosmetic procedures.

A trip to the salon ensures both maximum safety and the highest quality results. In addition, qualified craftsmen will be able to choose the most optimal version of hair removal for a particular person. However, when choosing a beautician, you should contact only proven and experienced clinics that have proven themselves on the positive side.

A number of advantages of salon removal does not mean that it is impossible to carry out procedures at home. At the same time, it is important to stock up on necessary supplies and prepare thoroughly. This process begins long before the immediate process of getting rid of hair.Within two weeks it is worthwhile to turn to the use of sunscreens if you live in southern latitudes. This is important to know, because fresh tanning can cause some side effects, such as pigmentation or irritation. For the day you need to scrape the skin at the intended place of epilation. This step is optional, but desirable, because it will prevent hair from growing into the skin, as well as cleanse the skin. On the scheduled day, stop using any cosmetics other than painkillers. Such creams are covered with an airtight bandage, the role of which is perfectly performed by the food film.

Elimination of vegetation is best done in the evening, because according to the doctors, the pain threshold rises at this time. In addition, evening procedures give time to reduce redness after a session, because when using soothing creams all the negative effects will pass overnight.

We will talk about the three most popular methods of hair removal at home.

• Waxing. First you need to degrease the skin, which can be done with a special tonic. At this time, heat the wax to about 40 degrees, then apply to the skin with a special spatula. Make it a uniform layer, otherwise it will be impossible to achieve a good effect. On the wax you need to put a thick paper strip that needs to be smoothed. After a couple of seconds, waiting for its fixation sharply against the hair tear the strip.

• Male shugaring no different from the female. Prepare the sugar paste to cool after cooking. Next, put in a hand a piece of the mixture, knead it, and when it becomes plastic and soft, evenly distribute on the skin against hair growth. But it is necessary to pluck for hair growth. Remember that this procedure is carried out quickly so that the paste does not start to melt.

• Chemical depilation involves the use of special creams that are applied to clean skin with a special spatula. After 10-15 minutes, the composition is removed, holding a spatula against the growth of hair. After that, the prodilirovannuyu area washed with warm water, wipe dry and apply a soothing cream. This method is more popular among women, it is not suitable for men because of the biological characteristics of male hair.

In order not to cause inflammation, follow the recommendations:

• In the first 5 hours do not wet the skin at the site of hair removal.
• Do not rub treated skin while taking a shower. Avoid using hot temperatures in the bathroom and do not go to saunas and baths.
• For 1-2 weeks do not use aggressive cosmetics - peels.
• Apply soothing and healing agents, for example Actovegin.
• Do not wear tight clothing made of coarse fabric.

It is possible that after the procedure, irritation may occur. This situation can be corrected using drugs such as Solcoseryl and diluted hydrogen peroxide. They prevent the spread of inflammation in the skin. In addition, refer to the folk methods: apply aloe juice, decoctions of chamomile and tea, they tone up the skin, cleanse it and promote relaxation. These same tools can be included in cosmetic products and various healing creams.

Most men still can not decide to remove body hair: in their opinion, it deprives of masculinity. But those who still found the strength to deal with vegetation, speak about the procedures in a very positive way, emphasizing that despite the pain and some discomfort during the sessions, they received extremely smooth skin. It gave them confidence and made them look tidy.

For more information about the procedure of shugaring for men, see the following video.