We are a society obsessed by excess hair. There are a multitude of products available at stores for the do-it-yourself crowd who prefer the privacy of their own homes. There are razors, waxes, depilatories, sugar strips For those of us not so inclined, there is the local salon, day spas, people who work out of their homes, and even doctors doing it as a side line, that normally offer everything from eyebrow waxing to the dreaded Brazilian wax. Waxing tends to be the most popular method of hair removal, because it’s fast, inexpensive, not that painful (I imagine the Brazilian doesn’t belong in the not-so-painful column) and it lasts a couple of weeks.
Other popular methods of hair removal are shaving, electrolysis and laser treatments. Shaving is simple, inexpensive but must be done frequently. Electrolysis, which involves injecting a small needle into each hair follicle of the area you want to get rid of can be both expensive and time consuming. Laser treatments work over a series of treatments, such as 5 or 6 for underarms, but can be very expensive. Laser treatment also works better on people with darker hair, such as brunettes, because of the pigment in their skin.
Men are now using salon and spa services to get rid of their unwanted hair, whether through waxing, shaving or laser treatments. There are other methods of hair removal but the above mentioned are the big 4. All of them have advantages, such as shaving being quick and inexpensive and disadvantages, such as the price and the limitations of the laser. Waxing is smack dab in the middle – mildly painful and moderately useful. Depending on how much you hate your body hair, you should be able to find a method of hair removal that suits both you and your budget.
Other popular methods of hair removal are shaving, electrolysis and laser treatments. Shaving is simple, inexpensive but must be done frequently. Electrolysis, which involves injecting a small needle into each hair follicle of the area you want to get rid of can be both expensive and time consuming. Laser treatments work over a series of treatments, such as 5 or 6 for underarms, but can be very expensive. Laser treatment also works better on people with darker hair, such as brunettes, because of the pigment in their skin.
Men are now using salon and spa services to get rid of their unwanted hair, whether through waxing, shaving or laser treatments. There are other methods of hair removal but the above mentioned are the big 4. All of them have advantages, such as shaving being quick and inexpensive and disadvantages, such as the price and the limitations of the laser. Waxing is smack dab in the middle – mildly painful and moderately useful. Depending on how much you hate your body hair, you should be able to find a method of hair removal that suits both you and your budget.
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