Choosing the right hair removal method
Hair removal for women
Female facial hair: For mild to moderate female facial hair, tweezing is probably the most popular option. Some women prefer to conceal fine dark hair by bleaching rather than removing it. The prescription topical cream Vaniqa has been a great maintenance solution for about half the women who try it.
If you want the hair gone for good, consider Electrolysis with an electrologist recommended by someone who is done and happy. Some women with light skin have found laser hair removal helpful for heavier amounts of dark hair, but there is limited data on long-term effectiveness or what percentage respond to treatment. Women with high levels of androgens may benefit from Prescription oral medications, and should discuss the matter with their endocrinologist or medical specialist.
Pregnant and nursing women often see increased amounts of hair. They should consult with a physician before undergoing any hair removal method that uses energy or involves chemicals or drugs.
Bikini area is a common question I get. Shaving is most popular, though it's important to moisturize heavily before and after, and use a new blade. Many find a product called Tend Skin to be helpful in reducing irritation and razor bumps.
Waxing can be painful, but it lasts a while. Electrolysis is very painful for most, but if done properly, it can be permanent.
Some with light skin and dark hair have found laser hair removal to be a good option, but it's extremely important to avoid sun before and after laser treatment to avoid discoloration that can last many months.
Legs are still cleared by shaving most frequently, with waxing and cream depilatories being the second and third most popular options. Some women with light skin and dark hair have found laser hair removal to be a good option, but there's limited data on long-term effectiveness and success rates. I suggest a rotary epilators if you're fairly limber and don't mind self-inflicted pain.
Hair removal for man
Most questions I get from men are about back and chest hair. I usually recommend waxing as the safest option. Those with light skin and dark hair seeking longer-term results (that may or may not be permanent) might look into laser hair removal.
Although Electrolysis can be a good option for those with sparse hair, most men find this method to be painful, expensive, and time-consuming for large areas.
Male beards: This is the ultimate stress test for any hair removal method. Shaving is by far the most popular option. Electrolysis can be permanent, but it requires a serious commitment of time and money.
Beard removal is possible with electrolysis, but it will take a very long time and must be done by someone with a lot of experience. The heavier the beard, the more likely you are to get scarred, so it's very important to choose an electrologist recommended by someone who had male facial hair removed and is done and happy.
Some with light skin and dark hair have found Laser useful, but there is limited data on how long it will last and how often treatment is successful. There are early indications that super-long pulse lasers might be an acceptable alternative to shaving for black males, but it's too soon to tell for sure.
Laser can sometimes lighten the color of facial hair and reduce the amount of shadow, but some have reported patchy or grid-like regrowth that looked odd. If you seek complete and permanent beard removal, it's very important to do a lot of research and understand the difficulty of the undertaking.
Female facial hair: For mild to moderate female facial hair, tweezing is probably the most popular option. Some women prefer to conceal fine dark hair by bleaching rather than removing it. The prescription topical cream Vaniqa has been a great maintenance solution for about half the women who try it.If you want the hair gone for good, consider Electrolysis with an electrologist recommended by someone who is done and happy. Some women with light skin have found laser hair removal helpful for heavier amounts of dark hair, but there is limited data on long-term effectiveness or what percentage respond to treatment. Women with high levels of androgens may benefit from Prescription oral medications, and should discuss the matter with their endocrinologist or medical specialist.
Pregnant and nursing women often see increased amounts of hair. They should consult with a physician before undergoing any hair removal method that uses energy or involves chemicals or drugs.
Bikini area is a common question I get. Shaving is most popular, though it's important to moisturize heavily before and after, and use a new blade. Many find a product called Tend Skin to be helpful in reducing irritation and razor bumps.
Waxing can be painful, but it lasts a while. Electrolysis is very painful for most, but if done properly, it can be permanent.
Some with light skin and dark hair have found laser hair removal to be a good option, but it's extremely important to avoid sun before and after laser treatment to avoid discoloration that can last many months.
Legs are still cleared by shaving most frequently, with waxing and cream depilatories being the second and third most popular options. Some women with light skin and dark hair have found laser hair removal to be a good option, but there's limited data on long-term effectiveness and success rates. I suggest a rotary epilators if you're fairly limber and don't mind self-inflicted pain.
Hair removal for man
Most questions I get from men are about back and chest hair. I usually recommend waxing as the safest option. Those with light skin and dark hair seeking longer-term results (that may or may not be permanent) might look into laser hair removal.Although Electrolysis can be a good option for those with sparse hair, most men find this method to be painful, expensive, and time-consuming for large areas.
Male beards: This is the ultimate stress test for any hair removal method. Shaving is by far the most popular option. Electrolysis can be permanent, but it requires a serious commitment of time and money.
Beard removal is possible with electrolysis, but it will take a very long time and must be done by someone with a lot of experience. The heavier the beard, the more likely you are to get scarred, so it's very important to choose an electrologist recommended by someone who had male facial hair removed and is done and happy.
Some with light skin and dark hair have found Laser useful, but there is limited data on how long it will last and how often treatment is successful. There are early indications that super-long pulse lasers might be an acceptable alternative to shaving for black males, but it's too soon to tell for sure.
Laser can sometimes lighten the color of facial hair and reduce the amount of shadow, but some have reported patchy or grid-like regrowth that looked odd. If you seek complete and permanent beard removal, it's very important to do a lot of research and understand the difficulty of the undertaking.
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