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There are a lot of options available today that can help you get rid of unwanted body hair. Ensure that whatever kind of treatment you go in for; get it done from a trained and reputed professional. Listed below are the various hair removal options that one can go in for. Waxing is probably the most convenient and easiest method of getting rid of unwanted hair. You could either do this at home yourself or get it done at a salon. The procedure uses sugaring solution or wax to pull out hair from the top layer of the skin, and is considered to be an effective hair removal technique. You can prepare sugaring solution at home or you could purchase hair removal wax from your local store. What is basically done is, melted wax or sugaring is applied in the direction of hair growth, and is then yanked very quickly in the direction opposite to that of the hair growth. When this is done the wax comes off along with the hair.
Depilatories can also be used to get rid of hair. They use sodium and calcium hydroxide which helps in dissolving the hair. However this method could cause severe burns or irritation on the skin in some people. Hence, they should not be used on broken skin or on the eyebrows. Always test the depilatory on a small patch of skin, preferably the elbow, for any allergic reactions. Depilatories get rid of hair from the surface, unlike waxing, as a result the hair grows back in a couple of days. Another hair removal method is electrolysis. This technique destroys the hair follicles with the use of electric current and is thus used for permanent hair removal. This method though, requires several sittings and is costly. This treatment although effective has certain risks attached to it namely; electric shock, scarring on account of improper techniques and infections from non sterile needles.
Laser hair removal is a technique that is gaining a lot of popularity these days. This technique is considered to be superior as compared to the others but the effects however, are not permanent. Side effects can include skin discoloration, inflammation, infection and swelling of the follicles. All these treatments will be available at a beauty salon. However, if you choose to go in for electrolysis or laser hair removal, discuss it with your dermatologist first. He/she could then guide you to a professional who will do the job efficiently.
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