Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Ways of removing unwanted facial hair


Many men and a few women have a lot of facial hire much more than what they really want. There are many methods of getting rid of the unwanted facial hair available in the current world. These methods will make you to have a smooth and hairless face the same way you want and they include:
The first method is shaving the hair. However this is a very temporal method of removing facial hair as new hair tends to grow very quickly. If you want to have a more permanent removal of your facial hair, this method is not recommended. This is more so in the case of women who might have facial hair and want it to be removed for a very long period without growing again.






Another method is tweezing the hair which is a method of plucking the hair   out at its root. Although it can be somewhat painful, hair takes longer time to grow again hence it is a good method.
You can also use   products containing chemicals that changes the hair structure thus allowing easy hair removal .These products include: lotions, depilatory creams and gels .However, care should be taken when using this chemicals as they can cause irritation of the skin thus you should seek experts’ advice and only use  a chemical that suits your face. It is also advisable to carry out a skin test before using the chemicals. This is done by applying a very small area of your face with the chemical and assessing its reaction. Also ensure that you follow all the guidelines found in the product as this will help you to follow correct procedure thus avoiding skin burns or irritations.
Waxing is another way of removing facial hair. This is accomplished by applying hot  wax or cold wax  to the area having unwanted hair .Then after hair become  firmly attached to the wax and  quick movements are used in pulling the wax using a strip or a piece of cloth  which pulls  out the hair. Waxing is done at intervals of four to six weeks. Never use wax on a skin that has been sunburned or is irritated and always test the skin for any allergic reactions before waxing.
Another method is electrolysis which is a permanent way of removing the facial hair. This is accomplished by passing an electric current over the area with unwanted hair. The electric current destroys the roots of the hair. Since each and every follicle is to be destroyed on its own, the process is repeated for a several times.
Laser method is another way of removing facial hair .A laser is passed over the area with unwanted hair and the laser destroys the roots of the hair .This process is very delicate and is only done by professionals in this field. The process is also costly, consumes a lot of time and it is semi-permanent in some cases. Always seek professional advice before using this method.

Waxing ideas


This is a temporary process of removing hair from its roots .There will be no hair that will grow back on the waxed area for between two weeks to eight weeks. Waxing can be done in many parts of the body and these include the face, arms, feet, eyebrows among others. Proper and safe waxing should be done using a well laid down procedure. 

Waxing can sometimes be painful and you might experience some redness after waxing the required area but that should not worry you as it will soon be gone. However, there are measures that can help in reducing pain during waxing and they include: dulling the nerves to reduce the pain by either applying a numbing spray or taking a pain killer half an hour before waxing starts. Seek a qualified person with a lot of experience in this field to help you in waxing, apply small amount of heat before waxing by taking a warm shower as this will aid in opening up the pores in the skin and also allow easy removal of hair follicles among other measures.






It is also important to note that, it is advisable not to take shower before four hours are over after waxing has been carried out.This is because the pores in your skin are still open and this could lead to some infections on the skin.
It is also important to scrub the waxed area so as to avoid hair from growing backwards a painful problem called ingrown hair and should be avoided as much as possible.

First examine the area requiring to be waxed and apply powder in this area as it aids in determining the hair growth direction. Powder also absorbs sweat that may be available in this area. This helps in making it simple and fast for the wax to adhere.

The next step is to spread the wax using a tool such as a spatula. A layer of wax which is thin is applied on the area o be waxed. Then apply a waxing strip or a piece of cloth onto the skin. Use a little pressure in applying it accomplished by using up and down movements to rub the strip onto the skin.
   Lastly, you should use quick and movements to pull off the strip. Repeat the process a few times until the hair is completely gone.

Using the hair removers

Well cleaned and well shaven and smooth look is one of the most fashionable styles preferred by many people. Finding and using the right hair removers which are effective and easy to use has become hard due to immense number of hair removers available in the market.
The hair removal process should be painless, easy and low in cost. Men and women generally have hair on many parts of the body such as in the head, legs, armpits, eyelashes, eyebrows. Men have hairs on their faces, chests and sometimes in the abdomen and on the back .Knowing the correct hair remover to use in removing these hairs is very important to all of us. 

One precaution in using the hair removers is to avoid sharing of hair removers as this can lead to skin infections which can occur when you share the hair removers with a person having skin infections.
In choosing the hair remover, always go for quality and not the one having the best low price. Cheap hair removers are sometimes of very low quality and can lead to skin irritations, soreness, and even burns. Always go for the best quality.





When buying the hair removers, know the environment you are going to use them. For instance, if it is to be used in the shower it should be having properties that allow it to be used in such situations such as being waterproof.
Always remember to replace worn out hair removers as they can cause skin infections or skin irritations if used in this condition. Also use a clean hair remover every time you carry out this process .Hygiene is very essential if you want to maintain your skin healthy and avoid infections.
In case your hair is coarse, use hair conditioner which will help in softening the hair thus allowing easy hair removal process. This is accomplished by applying the hair conditioner and letting it to stay on the hair for a while and then cleaning the hair thoroughly.

When using the hair removers, the process should be slow. Do not use a lot of force in removing the hair .If you use quick and aggressive moves you might cut your skin, cause burns or even miss the hair. Be careful and use slow and effective process especially in the areas which are bony such as the ankle.