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Top 5 methods of body hair removal
Body hair removal is an aesthetic choice, usually so that the person will look more attractive; streamlining the body, to make it more aerodynamic, is another reason that people remove body hair, but not everyone swims or skates. As people are more physically oriented, appearance takes on more importance, especially as gyms are seen more as places to meet others; the old fur-covered back that used to be seen as a sign of virility is no longer seen in the same light. Also, in our youth-obsessed culture, facial hair (on men and women) is seen more as a sign of age than of maturity, and is more likely to be shaved than cultivated, especially if other hair is graying.
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Waxing : Waxing is probably the best-known method of body hair removal, as it has been shown in more movies than any other form, usually to comedic effect and/or bonding between small groups of women. However, it also has the
most potential hazards and lasts just longer than shaving. Just remember to not heat it up so much that it burns you, and to avoid waxing over moles or warts.
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Electrolysis : Electrolysis is probably the most painful and longest procedure of all the listed methods, but is also the most effective. There is also the risk of potential scarring during body hair removal. The reason for this is that an electric needle kills each individual follicle. Unlike the other methods, there are no follicles left behind that can re-grow later, and so this method is pretty much guaranteed to work long-term.
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Laser hair removal : Laser hair removal is an effective means of body hair removal, but is the second most effective. The major potential issue is coloring of the skin, which can last for months (up to six months), but this only applies about 29% of the time. Laser removal is the second least painful (it has been likened to a "rubber band snap"), but is also the second most expensive and second longest time to fully apply. However, it lasts months, compared to days and weeks of other methods.
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Shaving : Body hair removal by shaving is ill advised. The hair will grow back faster, thicker and will generally be itchy. More permanent means, even waxing, should be considered before just shaving. If you decide on shaving, opt for just shaving close (using clippers) in those sensitive areas for comfort reasons. Also, use a hair-removing lotion and a sharp razor to maximize removal and minimize discomfort. And don't forget a cooling lotion.
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Depilatories : For those looking for a more painless way, consider depilatories. However, for as much as they are painless, as well as cheap (usually well under twenty dollars), there are the potential issues of chemical burning and allergic reactions. Avoid re-applying the depilatory within a few hours to avoid chemical burns, and apply to a small area (such as the wrist) to check for potential allergic reactions. As a body hair removal method, they only work for a few days, making even shaving a better option.
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