Hair care: Styling damaged hair

There are different reasons that our hair can become damaged, but the main reason is due to the improper treatment of the hair. When it hair becomes damaged, it needs to be treated with a great deal of care. If it is not then you will only make the situation worse.

So many people do not know the proper way to treat their hair and so taking care of it when it is damaged will require a radical rethink about your hair care routine.

Washing.

In order to avoid damaging your hair any further you need to know how to wash it properly. Wet your hair with warm water and apply a small amount of shampoo into the palm of your hands and smooth it over the roots and temples. Gently massage it into the scalp with your finger tips using small circular motions. Do not scrub at the hair or pull at it to try and remove any knots because you will damage it if you do.

Rinse the shampoo out by letting the water run down your hair and gently moving it to make sure all of the shampoo has been removed.

Next, you will need to gently remove the excess water from your hair, do this by carefully squeezing the hair and then wrapping it in a towel for one minute. Then apply your conditioner and massage it into the hair using your finger tips. Leave it for as long as possible to allow it to work and then rinse it thoroughly.

Try to avoid brushing your hair when it is wet. Wet hair is incredibly fragile and so it will break very easily. If you need to style it with something then use a wide toothed comb. This will cause minimal damage. If it is possible then try and use your fingers to style your hair instead. This will cause less damage and it will also create a natural look

Always apply a heat protection serum to your hair. Many people think that if they are only using a blow dryer then they do not need it, but this is not true. Your hair needs to be protected from all kinds of heat. 

Always wait until your hair is at least 70% dry before blow drying it. Use your blow dryer on the lowest heat setting and always keep the nozzle pointing downwards. This will help the cuticle to lie flat making the hair smoother and shinier. 

How to remove gum from hair

When we think about it, it is pretty easy to get chewing gum in one’s hair. This is especially true if that someone happens to be a child. Young children have a tendency to chew gum and somehow, inexplicably, wind up getting in their hair and being a nightmare to get out.

This can lead to minor problems. As most people know, it is easy enough to get gum in hair but it’s not so easy to get it out.

Sometimes, it seems the more you try to remove the gum from hair, the more tangled it gets. So use gentle methods to get it out. Do not go for messy methods, otherwise it may get embedded. There is a popular method called the ice cube method. Place several ice cubes in the plastic bag and hold this onto the gum. The gum should freeze and harden. It will be easier to break off and remove from hair afterwards.

If not, then use the second method but it is quite messy. Warm one teaspoon of vinegar and massage it into the hair all around the chewing gum. The gum will dissolve. Once the gum is removed wash with shampoo. 

Another method is by using cooking oil, but baby oil works faster. All you need to do is massage it around the gum until it is removed.

Eggs whites also work on chewing gum in hair.

Another method to apply is by using simple and everyday butter. Melt the butter and put on the affected area. It should remove easily. After that, shampoo as usual.

A lubricant called ether also works as an aid in the removal of chewing gum. Apply to the gum and work into hair. You will also need a good shampoo and conditioner to help speed up repairing any damage. If none of the methods work then call the hair dresser. Do not put any harmful chemicals on it.

Laser hair removal: Consultation and pre and post treatment

Stress, lack of sleep, and the foods we eat can cause the skin to age prematurely and break out. Not only is it important to take care of the skin on the outside but it is also essential to pay attention to what we take into our bodies. What we take into the body can affect the appearance of the skin. What can be done to prevent aging of the skin, how can premature aging and skin problems such as acne be improved?

There are many solutions for skin care in the market so it can be difficult to know what will work and what won’t. However there are some things to consider that can help in your choice of skin care products.

The first thing to consider is your skin type. There are usually four skin types: oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. This aspect of skincare is important to consider because not all products will work for certain skin types.

What is your skin type? Here are some indicators:

Oily Skin

1. Your skin becomes oily by noon even after washing it in the morning.

2. You consistently produce adult acne or other break outs. 3. Your pores are bigger and noticeable all over your face.

3. Skin is oily all year round.

Dry Skin

1. Your skin entirely dry.

2. You observe fine small lines when you look at yourself.

3. Your skin is flaky in the winter.

4. Soap causes the skin to be extremely dry.

5. Pores are barely visible.

Combination Skin

1. Skin is greasy in the T- zone, forehead, nose, and chin spots but a little dry on the cheeks.

2. Your pores are large around the nose parts but normal everywhere else.

3. Skin is dry in the winter and oily in the summer.

Sensitive Skin

1. Facial soap irritates your skin.

2. Some types of skincare products cause your skin to break out in rashes.

3. Your skin produces spotty or reddish breakouts.

What Works for Your Skin Type

Oily Skin Care

People with oily skin should look for cleansers that contain alpha and beta hydroxy acid to cleanse and unplug dirt in the skins pores. The cleanser should not be harsh or irritating. A mild skin tone bar or refining gel is best. Always use a mild toner preferably one that contains water and glycerin. Moisturizers should contain antioxidants to protect the skin.

Dry Skin Care

Those who have dry skin should choose products specially made for dry skin. Creamy cleansers that are mild and will not leave residue are best in the winter. Otherwise, use cleansing gels.

Best in hair care

Baldness treatments

 Men often face a more tragic form of hair loss, baldness, which causes heart ache for many. Yet, fear not, there are many aids in the treatment of baldness: medical and surgical. In the realm of medicinal treatment there is the option of purchasing the over-the-counter medications Rogain and Monoxidil which are both popular and prove themselves as ways to regrow hair that has diminished with time.

Laser therapy

Sure, everyone knows about laser hair removal but what about at-home laser treatment with the HairMax Laser Comb which encourages hair to be thicker, and healthier looking. Still awaiting its FDA approval, the HairMax Laser Comb could revolutionize your hair.

Ultra Hair Away

Tired of shaving off your hair? Want to just roll out of bed and go somewhere without wondering what’s going on under your arm or on your back? Men and women can both experience that relief in Ultra Hair Away cream that stops the annoying costs and time put into shaving and waxing, and enjoy the feeling of ending hair growth rather than just removing it temporarily.

Hair growth

Hair Energizer is a company and a website that offers shampoos, conditioners, vitamins, and follicle sprays for all types of hair that need growth, and not just the cases of hair loss. These products aid people who do not have the right nutrients to grow hair, who have hair breakage, who want to strengthen their hair, and who want to reverse hair aging. No matter what’s causing your disappointment in your hair, men and women can both be aided by these products which have been around for over a decade.

Rene Furterer

Rene Furterer and the Paris hair care offers a new product designed to fight the effects of exposed hair, whether altered from sun or water. This product can add life back into your hair. As well there are also products that stimulate essential oils to encourage growth and healthiness of the hair.

Tweezers

Unwilling to spend tons of money for just a tiny bit of hair, why not just grab those tweezers out of the cupboard? Tweezers are dated tools which provide desired results. Although a slower process, success is guaranteed by the preciseness of every piece of hair selected. When there’s no second chances after it’s done, perhaps slower is better.

Hairpieces

Unlikely to commit to taking a vitamin or washing with special creams as much as you need to in order to grow your hair? Try a hair piece. Hair pieces are available from Revlon, Raquel Welch, Eva Gabor and more. Explore the styles and pick one that suits your own so that you don’t have to wait for your hair to grow.

Men’s laser hair removal

Whether it be the unwanted hair on your back or the constant attention that facial hair requires, men are into laser hair removal too. Find an FDA approved laser treatment clinic in your area and check it out. A reduction of hair in unwanted places is sure to put a smile on your face.

Hair shampoo

It seems that the hair product aisle in stores continues to get longer and longer. There is shampoos for everything; for softness, for straightening, for volume, for poofing hair, for split ends and so much more. Find the treatment that’s right for you and mix it up with your favorite brand whether it be Fructis, Sunsilk, Dove, or Pantene Pro-V.

Nioxin hair products

Nioxin products have been designed to cleanse, provide therapy, and treat problems of the hair in order to create and maintain an escape from thinning hair.

How to take care of your hair

The way in which you should care for your hair will depend on your hair type. People with greasy hair will have a different hair care regime than someone with dry or flyaway hair. You need to establish what type of hair you have before you know how best to care for it.

Dry hair: Often prone to breaking, frizzing and with a generally dull appearance. Dry hair needs moisture. When washing, use a shampoo specifically formulated for dry hair, this will help increase its much needed moisture levels. Also use a conditioner for dry hair. Wrap your hair in a towel for a couple of minutes after washing, then remove the towel and apply conditioner. This will make the effect of he conditioner more intensive. Try not to wash your hair everyday, leaving your hair for a couple of days and not washing it will give the natural oils in your hair a chance to spread around the hair a little.

When styling, use a heat protection product, this will minimise the damage that your heated styling appliances will do. Make sure anything you apply to your hair has dried before you straighten your hair. Having liquid on your wet air and then straightening it will do a lot of damage; your straighteners will basically boil any moisture that is left on your hair.

Greasy hair: Often looks lank and wet, and you may have washed it just that morning. This is caused by overproduction of sebum.

Specifically formulated shampoos are good for greasy hair, they contain ingredients that help to delay the production of oil, making the hair look fresher for longer.

You may need to wash your hair everyday, but do not use a harsh shampoo or water that is too hot. This will only cause the sebum glands to overcompensate and produce more oil. Try a dry shampoo; this will help to remove some of the oil without drying out your roots completely

You will still need heat protection so when choosing styling products, go for something light, but protective. Sprays are best, as serums and creams tend to be too heavy and drag the hair down, and make it look much greasier. Apply to the middle and ends of your hair, if you apply them too high up, you will just make your hair look even greasier.

Combination hair: Possibly the most difficult to care for, combination hair will normally have greasy roots and dry ends. There are shampoos available for combination hair, but there is not a great selection. Choose a mild shampoo, nothing too harsh, as this will damage the ends. Dry shampoo will remove the grease from the roots without drying out the ends. Choose a conditioner that is not too heavy, something designed for greasy hair; these will still condition the dry ends of your hair without making your roots look even greasier.

Apply heat protection styling products to the middle and ends of your hair, not the roots.

Normal hair: If you are lucky enough to have normal hair, then choose a shampoo and conditioner that will help to maintain the moisture levels in your hair, make sure you still use heat protection products.

Coloured hair: The lathering process when washing your hair can strip it of a lot of its colour. Choose a shampoo for coloured hair (they lather less) Choose a conditioner that is for coloured hair aswell, these will keep your colour looking fresher for longer. Try not to wash your hair everyday.

There are many styling products available for coloured hair, even specific colours such as brown, red and blonde (although I have never seen one for black hair)

These will all protect your hair and keep your colour looking vibrant at the same time.

Body hair removal tips for women

Body hair removal can be catchy for women as no single method can be perfect for the whole body. There is a variety of hair removal options including shaving, waxing, depilatory creams and lotions, tweezing, epilators electrolysis and laser hair removal to choose from. But the main question remains is what to use for which body area. Here are some tips that will surely help you decide about the choice of body hair removal products for women.

Methods that Trim Hair from above the Skin

1. Shaving has been the mostly used and an inexpensive method for body hair removal. In this method a thick layer of shaving cream, gel or foam is applied to the area and then the hair is removed by sweeping the razor blade across the area. Although it removes hair faster yet it has some drawbacks. Firstly as shaving needs care so you have to be quite experienced in it, else you’ll get cuts and burns. Secondly the hair re-grows much faster (in 3-4 days) since it trims the hair part above the skin and doesn’t remove it from its root. So use it in for some emergency conditions and only on the legs and genitals which tend to have the thickest hair on women’s body.

2. Depilatory creams and lotions are yet another inexpensive option for hair removal that contains the chemicals that dissolve the hair cuticle thus making it loose to break off the root. Though this method takes usually 5-10 minutes to loosen the hair yet it is not a no.1 choice for hair removal. The main reason is that as these contain harsh chemicals they burn most type of skins. Secondly the hair grows back in 5-7 days. The only way to use it safely is to do a patch test before applying it to a larger area. Also, use it for urgent hair removal as a last resort and avoid using it on genitals.

Methods that Remove Hair from Root

1. Waxing is the favorite method of hair removal of women who love smooth, silky hairless skin. In this method a readymade wax or home-made sugar wax is applied on the hair in the direction of hair growth and then a piece of old jeans or a thick cloth is stick over it properly. As it sticks to all the area properly the cloth piece is pulled back in the opposite direction to let hair out of their bed. Despite its popularity it has been criticized for some reasons. Firstly this method is painful and not everyone can stand to the pain. Secondly it takes time and patience. Thirdly for the starters it can introduce cuts, redness, swelling, and in rare cases bleeding.

How to remove gum from hair

When we think about it, it is pretty easy to get chewing gum in one’s hair. This is especially true if that someone happens to be a child. Young children have a tendency to chew gum and somehow, inexplicably, wind up getting in their hair and being a nightmare to get out.

This can lead to minor problems. As most people know, it is easy enough to get gum in hair but it’s not so easy to get it out.

Sometimes, it seems the more you try to remove the gum from hair, the more tangled it gets. So use gentle methods to get it out. Do not go for messy methods, otherwise it may get embedded. There is a popular method called the ice cube method.

If not, then use the second method but it is quite messy. Warm one teaspoon of vinegar and massage it into the hair all around the chewing gum. The gum will dissolve. Once the gum is removed wash with shampoo. 

Another method is by using cooking oil, but baby oil works faster. All you need to do is massage it around the gum until it is removed.

Eggs whites also work on chewing gum in hair.

Another method to apply is by using simple and everyday butter. Melt the butter and put on the affected area. It should remove easily. After that, shampoo as usual.

A lubricant called ether also works as an aid in the removal of chewing gum. Apply to the gum and work into hair. You will also need a good shampoo and conditioner to help speed up repairing any damage. If none of the methods work then call the hair dresser. Do not put any harmful chemicals on it.

How to care for curly hair

The Curly Girl’s Guide to Hair Care

As every woman with curly hair knows, there are significant differences in how you care for your hair as compared to your straight-haired friends. For instance, do you even own a brush? Probably not! There are many things that every curly-haired diva needs to know about caring for her hair. Those tips and tricks are outlined below.

1.Never brush curly hair. Using a brush on curly hair causes the curls to unravel and become frizzy in just a matter of moments. If you have no other options, only use a brush on wet hair. If possible, use a pick on wet hair to untangle the hair without promoting frizz. If you have no styling tools, using your fingers can be perfectly acceptable. Mimic the motion of a pick and stop after the tangles are loosened.

2.Use an anti-frizz cream. Apply several pumps of an anti-frizz cream to you palms and work it through your hair, focusing on the roots and back. Because you sleep on the back of your hair, it is prone to more frizz than the front sections, so concentrate the cream in that area. Most creams can be applied to wet or dry hair as needed. Start by applying it after towel-drying your hair and before using other products. Use it throughout the day to prevent frizz from popping up.

3.Use a specialized shampoo and conditioner. There are plenty of shampoos, conditioners, and styling products designed for women with curly hair, so take advantage of the new specialization in products to get something made just for your hair type.

4.Avoid heat-styling. Especially in the spring and summer, let hair dry naturally to maintain health and bounce. Apply a styling cream or gel and scrunch hair in your hands. Re-scrunch periodically as the hair dries, but let it dry on its own. Finish with hair spray or finishing spray.

5.Get regular trims. Because curly hair is more prone to damage than naturally straight hair, it is important to get regular trims to maintain the health of the hair.

6.Don’t fight it. Your hair will probably look a little bit different every day, depending on the products you use and the weather outside. Fighting with your hair to make it look a certain way will cause it more harm than good, because the extra products and tools you use to coerce it will end up causing damage. Accept that it has a mind of its own and settle with controlling it, not dominating it.

7.Don’t run your fingers through your hair. While straight-haired girls have the luxury of flipping their hair back and forth and playing with it, when curly girls try that, their hair puffs up into a frizz ball. Running your fingers through your hair will break down the product you have applied, which is keeping your hair in check and preventing it from expanding. If at all possible, leave your hair alone during the day. If you do need to refresh your style, flip your head over and massage your scalp, scrunching your dry hair before flipping your head back over. This will wake the curls back up and, though the style will deflate again throughout the day, it is a non-product-based way of keeping your style intact.

Curly hair certainly requires maintenance that straight hair doesn’t, but the benefits of having a unique style are certainly worth it! Stop following hair care guides written for straight hair and you will learn to love your curls as much as your envious stick-straight friends!

How often should you color your hair?

The strength and condition of the hair is the most important factor when deciding how often you should color your hair.Porosity of the hair is another consideration, as it will affect processing time. Porosity refers to the hair’s ability to absorb moisture. Hair that is overly-porous will absorb color faster than hair that is resistant. In order to test your hair’s porosity, snip a few strands of hair near the ends and place them into a cup of water. Within a few seconds, porous hair will sink to the bottom and healthy hair will float.

The type of hair dye is another important factor. Most permanent colors contain ammonia, which can be damaging to the hair. Temporary and semi-permanent dyes are much healthier for the hair, but they only have the ability to darken the hair, not lighten it. Lightening the hair is always more damaging than darkening the hair. Provided that your hair is healthy, strong, and has passed the porosity test, hair can be colored with a permanent dye every four weeks. A semi-permanent color, sometimes referred to as a color glaze, can be applied every two weeks if desired.

Hair that is over-porous or dry can still be colored, but less frequently and with more care. Close attention must be paid to processing time, as porous hair can process 5-10 minutes faster than healthy hair. Unless the hair is extremely damaged, dry and porous hair can be colored every 6-8 weeks with a permanent dye and every 4-6 weeks with a semi-permanent dye.

Severely damaged hair should never be colored at home. Only a trained professional will be able to assess the degree of damage to the hair, and will then be able to decide whether or not it is a good idea to apply color to the hair. Signs of severe damage include breakage and excessive hair loss. Applying the wrong type of hair dye or leaving the dye on the hair for the wrong amount of time can result in a hair disaster, which is why it is always best to leave coloring in the hands of a trained professional.

How to care for permed hair

A trip to the salon can be fun and exciting, especially when having your hair permed or dyed. A new look, a new you, gives you the opportunity to shine. If you are just adding extra body or a ton of curls to you hair, there are a few things you should know about the after care of a perm.

Any time you add chemicals to your hair, it causes damages. Perms cause the most damage to your hair and hair follicles. For this reason the after care of a perm is so important. Perms rearrange the hair follicles and force the follicles to take the shape of a new pattern. The strong chemicals used in perms cause this rearrangement, and cause damage to your hair. You may not notice it immediately, but without proper care, perm damage becomes more and more evident.

If your beautician offers to cut your hair prior to giving you a perm, politely decline. Simply by waiting until after the perm to cut your hair, the amount of split ends a perm leaves you with will be minimized. The most hair damage a perm causes it to the ends of your hair. By waiting until after the perm for your hair cut, you are cutting away most of the hair damaged. This will make your newly permed hair less frizzy and more manageable.

Who hasn’t heard you should NEVER wash your hair immediately after a perm? This is a matter of opinion. If you are happy with the outcome of your perm, waiting one day before washing your hair may not be a bad idea. If your perm is a little tighter than you were hoping, you can immediately wash your hair. The hair follicles may still be open and pliable enough that a good hair wash can loosen the tightness of your perm. By washing your hair, you can possibly relax the tightness of the curl so the perm is more appealing to you. Brushing your hair down after washing can also help this process.

Blow drying recently permed hair can cause frizzing and more split ends. If you must use a hair dryer be sure to attach a diffuser. This minimizes the amount of heat damage the hair dryer causes to your hair. If you can not afford a diffuser, take an old knee high stocking and cover the end of your hair dryer with it. This works in a very similar way as a diffuser but costs much less. Allowing your hair to air dry after a perm is the best way to keep your hair from becoming more damaged.

Sometimes you may hear advice about using conditioner after a perm. You may hear using conditioner will cause your perm to relax and fall out faster. This is not true. You can use conditioner because it helps heal some of the damaged caused by perming. A good conditioner will help with tangles and split ends.

Brushing your dry hair after a perm will cause frizzing. You should use a pick or wide tooth comb for dealing with tangles. These will assist in minimizing the hair breakage.

Proper hair care after a perm allows your hair time to repair from the shock of such a harsh chemical treatment. Follow the simple instructions listed and your perm will last and your hair will be healthier.

Is Laser Hair Removal the Right Choice for You?

And, of course, if you’re light colored, it’ll be very easy to get rid of unwanted dark hair, which is why laser hair removalhair removal.Tired of old, painful waxing that leads only to new hair growth after a week? Forget the pain: as technology advances, you can have unwanted hair removed with LASERS these days. The result: your dark (or light) hair is the only one that goes away after this procedure, leaving normal hair untouched.

Laser hair removalHOW IT WORKS:The laser is configured for a specific wavelength to target certain colors of your hair, which is usually the dark pigment. This damages surrounding tissues and may cause irritation in the area.HOW IT IS BETTER THAN OTHER METHODS:Many people notice that laser removal works better and the effect lasts longer than any other method they’ve used before, which is why it’s definitely a thing to try out for yourself. Designed for areas like chest, legs, arms, bikini lines, etc. laser hair removalThe downside to laser hair removal is the cost: Having a bill for a laser hair removal waxing
round $700/hr.

After the laser has been configured with the appropriate settings, it causes thermal reactions to affect the hair follicle during the process. after each treatment is not something everyone can afford. In theory, the laser beam has to be four times as large as your hair is deep, which can be determined before the treatment during the set-up process. Also, blonde and red hairs are no trap for laser technology: 

TRIA hair removal system tips and tricks

I purchased a TRIA Hair Removal System a few months ago and just finished my third and fourth course of treatments. I am excited to see that my body hair is becoming lighter and finer, especially on my bikini line and underarms. I am looking forward to eventual freedom from the hassle and expense of shaving and waxing.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the TRIA system, visit

www.TRIAbeauty.com for more information. In this article, rather than going into the details of how TRIA works, I would like to share some tips and tricks for current or prospective TRIA users that I have discovered from my own use.

#1. Always charge the TRIA laser after every use.

One of the only drawbacks of the TRIA system is that the laser doesn’t hold its charge for that long. When working on a large area, such as your legs, you may have to stop in the middle to charge the laser. However, because treating large areas can become tedious, this is often a welcome break. To help ensure that your laser doesn’t power off while treating smaller areas, make sure to charge it after each use so that it is ready to go the next time around.

#2. Prepare the area well.

Part of the TRIA laser hair removal process includes shaving the area before treatment. I have found that the more carefully I shave, the less discomfort I experience during treatment. Take the time to get a close and complete shave and dry the area well before applying the laser and you should experience minimal discomfort.

#3. Experiment with the different energy levels.

If you are experiencing any discomfort, don’t be afraid to select a lower energy level. While I was surprised to find that the pain involved was much less significant than I expected, I have found that certain areas (such as the bikini line) are more sensitive than others. I may be able to use the highest energy level on my legs or arms, but will go back to level one or two when treating my bikini line or underarms. The benefit of using the highest level is that it is most effective, but I would rather have to perform more treatments at a lower energy level than experience increased discomfort. Remember that some users experience no negative sensation at all and that any discomfort will decrease in future treatments along with the amount of hair.

#4. Track your treatments.

TRIA couldn’t make this step easier for you. Included with your laser will be a handy, purse-sized calendar with stickers so that you can keep track of your treatments.

Where to find laser hair removal treatments

There are many clinics, medical spas, and doctor’s offices that are now offering laser hair removal treatments all over the world. As a former engineer for a laser manufacturer, I can honestly say that I’ve actually installed lasers in people’s houses and even in their basements and that these people actually ran hair removal clinics from these locations. This may sound scary, but believe it or not, the technology is so advanced that it is certainly not as unsafe as it may sound.

Still, you may wonder what are some good resources for finding a reputable hair removal clinic in your area. Well, my first recommendation is to go to: www.laserhairremoval.com. This is a great resource for not only locating a clinic, but answering any questions that you may have. You can even ask questions and have them answered by knowledgeable people who can then refer you to a clinic in your area.

As a laser engineer and clinical laser technician I can say without any bias, that Candela makes the ideal hair removal lasers. They are preferred due to their superior epidermal cooling system (computer-controlled cryogen spray), and their larger spot sizes. The large spot size means fewer pulses and less time spent getting treated; and less time means less pain. The cooling system is best because it is the only epidermal cooling method that has parameters that can be charted, so every treatment session produces the same results. It is also the safest method due to the fact that it does not vary with the operators speed or technique.

In order to find a clinic that uses Candela lasers, you can go to the Candela website, and click on the “Locate a Practitioner” link at the top-right of the page.

It has been my experience that these are the best resources available for locating a good, reputable laser hair removal clinic in your area, however it is important that you still do your research, ask questions, and compare them to find the best. Google each clinic that you find and see if there are online user reviews or complaints, but most importantly learn about the particular laser or light-based devices they use. Remember some clinics offer “Laser hair removal” and they don’t even own a laser, but an Intense Pulsed Light device or IPL. Ask them for the make and model of the hair removal device they use and research it. For hair removal, is should either be a diode laser such as the “Light Sheer”, an alexendrite laser, such as the Candela GentleLaser, or a long-pulsed Nd:Yag laser, such as the Candela GentleYag. If you are not familiar with the device or the manufacture, check it out on the internet and make sure it’s an actual laser before proceeding. IPL devices are not very effective at all for removing hair.

How much does laser hair removal cost?

Generally speaking, professional laser hair removal is a fairly expensive process. In order to be completely free of unwanted hair, it can take as many as six to eight treatments, which can cost up to five thousand dollars each depending on the particular facility and the area of the body that is being treated.

That said many people don’t realize how much money they invest into hair removal in other forms over the years, such as waxing or shaving. Recent studies have shown that the average American woman spends between $3,000 and $10,000 over a ten-year period to remove unwanted hair from their legs, underarms and bikini line. Of course, laser hair removal can also be done on other areas of the body and is growing in popularity among men as well, especially for the removal of unwanted back or chest hair. Considering the cost that most women put into waxing and/or shaving and the time and hassle involved in the hair removal process, it isn’t surprising that many people are opting for laser hair removal despite the intimidating price.

One possible alternative to professional laser hair removal is the TRIA at-home laser hair removal system. It provides the same technology used by professionals but in the comfort of your own home at just a fraction of the price. For $795-$995 you can purchase the TRIA laser for use at home. It is easy and safe to use with no goggles or other safety precautions necessary. There are some limitations however. For example, it can’t be used on your face or genitals and the technology will only work for people with darker hair and lighter skin tones.

The TRIA system also requires more work on your part than an in-office treatment. You can’t just lie down and let the physician do all the work. Instead, you have to prepare the desired area by shaving and then tediously apply the laser. The laser is very small, so treating a larger area like your legs or arms can take a very long time and be more difficult to accomplish when you are treating your own body. You also should not expect immediate results. Just as with professional treatments, you will still have to treat each area up to eight times, which means a lot of time spent on at-home hair removal over the course of up to one year. This is due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and some hair may be missed from one laser application to the next. However, after that, you can expect to be virtually hair free for life, so for most the trade-off is worth it if you can afford the initial investment. And at less than $1,000, you can rid nearly your entire body of hair, for a savings of up to $15,000.

Facial and body hair removal techniques for men and women

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.

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Baldness treatments

Yet, fear not, there are many aids in the treatment of baldness: medical and surgical. In the realm of medicinal treatment there is the option of purchasing the over-the-counter medications Rogain and Monoxidil which are both popular and prove themselves as ways to regrow hair that has diminished with time.

Laser therapy

Sure, everyone knows about laser hair removal but what about at-home laser treatment with the HairMax Laser Comb which encourages hair to be thicker, and healthier looking. Still awaiting its FDA approval, the HairMax Laser Comb could revolutionize your hair.

Ultra Hair Away

Tired of shaving off your hair? Want to just roll out of bed and go somewhere without wondering what’s going on under your arm or on your back? Men and women can both experience that relief in Ultra Hair Away cream that stops the annoying costs and time put into shaving and waxing, and enjoy the feeling of ending hair growth rather than just removing it temporarily.

Hair growth

Hair Energizer is a company and a website that offers shampoos, conditioners, vitamins, and follicle sprays for all types of hair that need growth, and not just the cases of hair loss. These products aid people who do not have the right nutrients to grow hair, who have hair breakage, who want to strengthen their hair, and who want to reverse hair aging. No matter what’s causing your disappointment in your hair, men and women can both be aided by these products which have been around for over a decade.

Rene Furterer

Rene Furterer and the Paris hair care offers a new product designed to fight the effects of exposed hair, whether altered from sun or water. This product can add life back into your hair. As well there are also products that stimulate essential oils to encourage growth and healthiness of the hair.

Tweezers

Unwilling to spend tons of money for just a tiny bit of hair, why not just grab those tweezers out of the cupboard? Tweezers are dated tools which provide desired results. Although a slower process, success is guaranteed by the preciseness of every piece of hair selected. When there’s no second chances after it’s done, perhaps slower is better.

Hairpieces

Unlikely to commit to taking a vitamin or washing with special creams as much as you need to in order to grow your hair? Try a hair piece. Hair pieces are available from Revlon, Raquel Welch, Eva Gabor and more. Explore the styles and pick one that suits your own so that you don’t have to wait for your hair to grow.

Men’s laser hair removal

Whether it be the unwanted hair on your back or the constant attention that facial hair requires, men are into laser hair removal too. Find an FDA approved laser treatment clinic in your area and check it out. A reduction of hair in unwanted places is sure to put a smile on your face.

Hair shampoo

It seems that the hair product aisle in stores continues to get longer and longer. There is shampoos for everything; for softness, for straightening, for volume, for poofing hair, for split ends and so much more. Find the treatment that’s right for you and mix it up with your favorite brand whether it be Fructis, Sunsilk, Dove, or Pantene Pro-V.

Nioxin hair products

Nioxin products have been designed to cleanse, provide therapy, and treat problems of the hair in order to create and maintain an escape from thinning hair.

A guide to laser hair removal

Light energy from a laser is used for the removal of hair from different parts of the body and face in Laser hair removal. Both men and women suffer from unwanted hair problem and look for permanent solutions. Various methods are employed for the removal of unwanted hair but the most respected permanent solution to this problem is laser hair removal which can be used for treating unwanted hair at both large and small areas. It works best for coarse hair. In this procedure a light beam is passed through the skin and it mainly targets the melanin a dark pigment. The laser aims at destroying the dark follicle of the hair from where the hair originates.

It takes a series of sessions for permanent hair removal depending upon the hair growth and area which is being treated.

Hair Removal Procedure:

First the area which is to be treated with laser is shaved and cleaned. After applying an antiseptic cream, the laser beam is targeted to the area where it works on the pigmented area and destroys the follicles.

This procedure is not painful although for some it can be slightly uncomfortable. Each session for a patient will depend on the area which is being treated and the size of the area which ahs the unwanted hair. Although redness and swelling may follow after the laser treatment but it is very short lived and disappears in no time.

Risks of Laser Hair Removal:

Laser hair removal is a pain free and safe procedure. However, like other medical treatments, it has some minor side effects which are:

Change in the complexion of the treated area. Skin blistering

To save yourself from these two possible effects, make sure you do not go for your laser hair treatment right after you get a tan.

Number of Laser Hair Removal Treatments Required:

For treating the unwanted hair, it will take 4 to 6 sessions for permanent removal. It is usually repeated after one month or more. The number of sessions and the spacing of the session will mostly depend on the hair and the area getting treated.

Laser Hair Removal Cost:

Laser hair removal is not expensive if you see the advantages you will enjoy in the long run. However the cost of laser hair removal mostly depends on the area and its hair growth. The cost of laser hair removal starts from US $ 100 and onwards.

How to remove unwanted chin hair

Excess chin hair is a common problem among many women. Luckily, there are quite a few processes for chin hair removal that are fast, efficient and easy to do.

Try Plucking

For the woman that has only a few stray chin hairs, plucking is probably the fastest and easiest way to go. Simply get a magnified mirror and a pair of tweezers and sit in front of a window or go out in the backyard, to ensure you get those few pesky strands

Use Depilatory Creams

There are quite a few products in your local drug store that are easy to apply and very effective. Products such as Nair Face Cream with Green Tea Sensitive Formula and Surgi-Cream Hair Removal For Face. Depilatory creams work by dissolving the hair with chemicals. Be sure to test on your skin however in a less visible area to ensure there is no allergic reaction before applying to your face.

Try Waxing

This is another fairly simple method to remove chin hair at home (or in a salon if you prefer). There are many waxes available on the market such as Sally Hansen Honey Wax Hair Remover for Face and Parissa Strip-Free Hot Wax Face/Brow/Bikini that are made specifically for use on the sensitive face area. Always be sure to apply to a test area on your skin that is not very visible first however to ensure there is no allergic reaction. Sometimes the area might feel a little raw after completed. Rubbing ice on the area should take care of this quickly and easily.

Go For Laser Hair Removal

While a little bit more expensive, many women swear by laser hair removal t get rid of unwanted chin hair. Not only is it an effective treatment, but it is known to greatly reduce and/or permanently stop the hair from every growing back after a few treatments. While some women say that it is not very painful, others recommend using a numbing cream one hour before treatment to ensure comfort. You can find laser hair removal at many salons or dermatologists offices.

Get Electrolysis

Another method for removing unwanted chin hair is Electrolysis. This is a more effective method than waxing or creams in terms of how long it takes for the hair to grow back, however there are some drawbacks you need to be aware of. It is fairly costly and time consuming. It can also cause possible scarring. It is very important to find a reputable practitioner before attempting this method.

How much does laser hair removal cost?

Generally speaking, professional laser hair removal is a fairly expensive process. In order to be completely free of unwanted hair, it can take as many as six to eight treatments, which can cost up to five thousand dollars each depending on the particular facility and the area of the body that is being treated.

That said many people don’t realize how much money they invest into hair removal in other forms over the years, such as waxing or shaving. Recent studies have shown that the average American woman spends between $3,000 and $10,000 over a ten-year period to remove unwanted hair from their legs, underarms and bikini line. Of course, laser hair removal can also be done on other areas of the body and is growing in popularity among men as well, especially for the removal of unwanted back or chest hair. Considering the cost that most women put into waxing and/or shaving and the time and hassle involved in the hair removal process, it isn’t surprising that many people are opting for laser hair removal despite the intimidating price.

One possible alternative to professional laser hair removal is the TRIA at-home laser hair removal system. It provides the same technology used by professionals but in the comfort of your own home at just a fraction of the price. For $795-$995 you can purchase the TRIA laser for use at home. It is easy and safe to use with no goggles or other safety precautions necessary. There are some limitations however. For example, it can’t be used on your face or genitals and the technology will only work for people with darker hair and lighter skin tones.

The TRIA system also requires more work on your part than an in-office treatment. You can’t just lie down and let the physician do all the work. Instead, you have to prepare the desired area by shaving and then tediously apply the laser. The laser is very small, so treating a larger area like your legs or arms can take a very long time and be more difficult to accomplish when you are treating your own body. You also should not expect immediate results. Just as with professional treatments, you will still have to treat each area up to eight times, which means a lot of time spent on at-home hair removal over the course of up to one year. This is due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and some hair may be missed from one laser application to the next. However, after that, you can expect to be virtually hair free for life, so for most the trade-off is worth it if you can afford the initial investment. And at less than $1,000, you can rid nearly your entire body of hair, for a savings of up to $15,000.

Product reviews: TRIA Laser hair removal system

 Hype aside, the question is not only if it will work, but will it work for you, is it safe, and does it make sense for you to buy? Laser hair removal is a proved method for permanent results, but those results are not equal for all, and in some cases the Tria nor any laser hair removal system will work.

The theory is simple and it works well for most people. Before we go any further let’s discuss who it will work the best for and who it is not suited for. People that have very fair skin and dark hair are the best candidates to achieve successful results. People with light hair -natural blonds specifically, and people with dark skin are the worst candidates. The laser simply has too much trouble identifying the are to be affected or in the cases of those with dark skin the laser may cause burns to the skin rather than the follicle root.

The Tria laser hair remover has one thing going for it aside from FDA approval which is of extreme importance and that is safety. Before the unit will emit a beam you have to remove the base of the unit and hold it against your skin until you get the green light. It takes about a second. You then hold it up to the main body of the unit that contains the laser so the green light triggers the red light on the unit to go green. You put the charger back in its place and you are ready to go.

The Tria has three settings – low, medium, and high. Low is the least effective but also the least painful. Medium works pretty well for most people, but of course the high setting is really the best. While I anticipated pain akin to what I’ve experienced from commercial laser hair removal units, the pain associated to the Tria on the high setting wasn’t too bad, no worse than a rubber band being snapped against your skin. Some may tolerate pain a little worse than others, but the Tria isn’t so much pain as mild discomfort you adjust to rather quickly.

The Tria is easy to work with and it only took about 40 minutes to completely finish one leg – I have a particularly long leg so for others it may go quicker.