Depilation is the term used for the removal of hair in the body deliberately. All over the human body a thing which grows is the hair. The hair can be removed permanently or it can be reduced to a certain extent.
Methods to remove the hair:
When deciding about the hair removal you should also decide whether it should be done permanently or temporarily. The following are some of the methods which are popular:
Temporary Method:
This is a method in which the hair is removed temporarily and it regrows often so it should be done regularly.
Shaving:
The hair is removed from the skin surface by using a razor. This is one among the fastest techniques. The process is easy and painless. It is the cheapest method. If done regularly it provides a smooth finish and for any body hair type it works effectively.
Threading:
In the area of hair that is unwanted a cotton thread is rolled. At the follicle the hair is removed. At a single time several hairs can be removed. This is usually used on hair which is present in an area that is small.
Depilatory Cream:
In this the hair is removed by applying chemical cream. This cream weakens the hair so it can be scraped or rubbed free. Anyone can do this and it is painless process. Different hair types have different creams in the supermarkets.
Semi-Permanent:
The hair growth is slowed down so it need not be done regularly it can be done in certain long intervals.
Waxing:
With the help of waxing technique named aestheticians you can reduce the growth of hair to a great extent. This help to slow down the hair growth process. There are two types of wax namely
* Hard Wax
* Soft Wax
Hard wax helps the clients who have issues on sensitivity. This wax is applied and allowed to sit till it gets harden. Then it is yanked quickly from the skin with the help of fingers. This would stick only to the hair and not to the skin.
Strip wax is also named as soft wax. The consistency of the product is like honey at heating. It sticks to the skin when peeled off it comes with the hair.
Permanent:
In this the hair growth does not take place again so once done this need not be repeated.
Laser:
It is very popular in most parts of the world. There are various types of lasers and in this process the hair follicles are destroyed with the penetration of laser light.
Electrolysis:
This is done by a practitioner who has license. It is a device which is solid, has a thin metal and is applied on the follicles of hair in the angle of its growth. The matrix is damaged with the use of electricity. This is done in the following methods.
* Thermolysis
* Galvanic
* Blend
The method is decided by the nature of the skin in which it should be done. The duration of this treatment is for a period of 2 years.
Facial hair or unwanted hair growth in any part of the body can be irritating and at times even cause of embarrassment and reason for low self esteem. It is always better to go for
hair removal, may be by temporary method or permanent techniques. Before going for any process you must think about your requirements and choose the correct procedure.
