Body Hair Removal

Hair Removal is defined as removal of unwanted hair from various part of body by applying different methods. Hair Removal is done by both man and women. Many types of hair removal products are used in different techniques. Depending upon technique used for hair removal has its own advantages or disadvantages. Involvement of pain and cost is also different for different method. You can do hair removal by yourself or from professional at salon. After hair removal proper care should be given for that particular area to avoid further adverse effect.

Different Techniques of Hair Removal

Hair removal techniques are primarily divided into two main categories such as temporary hair removal and permanent hair removal. These types are again dividing into further sub types which are describe below.

Temporary Hair Removal Methods

• Shaving - By using razors hairs are removed from the outside of the skin.
  
• Waxing - Different types of wax is used for hair removal. In this type hairs are removed from root.
  
• Depilatory creams - Various creams are available but it is not much effective as that of other methods but it is painless method.
  
• Plucking - with the help of finger or tweezers hairs are pulled out from skin.
  
• Threading - Mostly used for eyebrow area. Thread is twist and hairs are pulled from root giving proper shape to eyebrow.

Permanent Hair Removal Methods

• Laser - Low energy laser is absorbed in the hair follicle causing life long hair loss.
  
• Electrolysis - By giving electric current to hair follicles growth of hair is permanently stopped by in this method.
  
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) - Specific wavelengths of light is absorbed in hair follicle which gives permanent hair removal.

Why Hair Removal is Necessary?

Hair removal is practice from ancient time for different purpose. Below are few reasons for hair removal

1. For hygienic reason
   
2. To enhance body beauty
   
3. Social, religious and for sexual purpose
   
4. Male-to-female gender reassignment
   
5. As a part of punishment
   
6. In military camp

Items Used in Hair Removal

• Wax
  
• Shaver or razor
  
• Thread
  
• Shaving creams
  
• Cotton stripes
  
• Energy laser