There are so many ways to remove body hair these days that you may be sticking to the old razor out of confusion. Hair removal methods can be broken down into three different categories, each with its own pros and cons.
IPL Methods
IPL stands for intense pulse light. It is more commonly known as laser hair removal. Laser hair removal Ellicott City MD works by using a small focused beam of light to disable hair follicles from growing. The light is absorbed by the pigment in your hair follicle. Therefore, this method works best when your hair is dark and your skin is light. Because the laser focuses on one hair follicle at a time, it is better for small areas such as the lip, underarm or bikini area. This method requires multiple treatments and can be expensive. Hair removed through IPL will not grow back for around two years, although some maintenance may be needed.
Root Hair Methods
Root hair methods remove hair follicles from the root. It includes waxing, threading and epilating. These treatments are less expensive than IPL, but the results don’t last as long. Hair takes around 4 weeks to grow back and is usually softer and thinner. Waxing and epilating can be used on all areas of the body. Threading is more detailed work and is usually only used on facial hair. Root hair methods tend to be more painful than other methods.
Surface Hair Methods
If you don’t want to go to the salon and spend money, then surface hair methods are for you. Surface hair methods remove hair that has already broken the surface of your skin. These tried and true methods include electric shaving, wet shaving and depilatory creams. Depilatory creams may irritate your skin, so start slowly. These methods don’t last long. However, they are painless, easy and inexpensive.… Read More...
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