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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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It is universally believed that removing unwanted hair on the body is a purely female problem. But as practice shows, in our time this cosmetology procedure cares representatives of both sexes. Smooth, healthy skin is today the standard of beauty, both for women and for men. Now in a fashion smooth-shaven face in contrast to a beard, a torso that staggers the eyes with pumped muscles, and not with its "hairiness".
Ways to get rid of unwanted hair on the body in men
There are two main ways to get rid of unwanted hair on the body in two main ways. The first is temporary removal of unwanted hair or depilation. The essence of this path is that the bulbs of the removed hair remain in the human body, and then the vegetation again grows. Temporary effect is achieved with the help of shaving, hair removal with a depilator, wax or cream.
When the bulb is removed along with the hair shaft, then the hair will not grow back in the future. This is depilation of unwanted hair. There are three methods - electroepilation, photoepilation, laser hair removal of unwanted hair.
Similar services are provided by salons with a special medical license, as well as specialized clinics.
Electrolysis of unwanted hair on the body in men
For this method, it is necessary that the hair is of a certain length, and the client must be stocked with angelic patience. With the help of an electrode, the hair follicle is "strung" by discharging current from a special needle. Then remove the hairwax with tweezers.
Electrolysis makes it possible to remove gray and very light hair, as well as to get rid of single hairs in the ears, nose. This can not be achieved with the help of light methods.
The method of electroepilation can not be used for inflammatory skin diseases, the presence of metal implants.
Electrolysis is possible only in small areas of the skin, if a couple of dozen hair are to be removed. When it is more than a hundred hair, then the procedure will stretch for months and years. Still very important moment is qualification of the cosmetician who supervises process of an epilation. The fact that he has to work at random: you need to reach the hair bulb with a current discharge. This is also a rather painful method, therefore, with electroepilation, local anesthesia is used, especially in the groin area. Skin is broken, so after this method of removing unwanted hair can be a crust.
Removal of unwanted hair on the body with photoepilation
There is laser hair removal and photoepilation. Their difference in the light spectrum. Photoepilation allows the removal of lighter hair (dark blond, black, etc.), for dark hair laser is great, it works great for dark-skinned shades of the skin.
Dark pigment absorbs a certain spectrum of light, due to which the hair heats up and collapses. In addition, a lighter surface (skin) reflects this light. Removal of unwanted vegetation occurs due to the fact that the hair shaft conducts light to the bulb and destroys it. Therefore, hair is never restored. However, the maximum effect is achieved only when the hairs actively grow and are in this stage. Usually such on the body about 15-20%. The hair that is at rest at the time of the procedure must be treated in the next session in a month or two, when they begin to grow again. It is because of this, and usually spend several sessions.
The advantage of this method is that it is the most delicate - a person feels only a thermal effect. With laser removal of unwanted hair, the flash affects the area of about twenty millimeters. The entire back or chest area can be processed at a time. An additional bonus is that the skin during this procedure is rejuvenated, at the same time you can get rid of age spots and freckles.
Contraindications to photoepilation may be the patient's photodermatosis, as well as inflammatory skin diseases.
If a person has gray and blond hair, then this method has no effect. If the procedure is carried out by a swarthy person or sunburned, a micro-burn of the skin may occur. In this case, photoepilation is also not recommended.
Removing unwanted hair from men with wax
The method of waxing is that a liquid wax and a tissue strip are applied to the epilation area, which, after drying, the substances are torn off. Wax epilation of unwanted hair is carried out in beauty parlors, it is very painful. Applied in the eyebrows, between the eyebrows, ears, neck, hands and forearms. There are daredevils who apply this method of depilation and in the groin area, but if you do this procedure for the first time, first try still in some other area to know what to be ready for.
The disadvantage of this method is that the effect lasts no more than a month. Then the hair grows again.
Removing unwanted hair from men using depilation creams
With undesirable vegetation on the body can be controlled with the help of creams for depilation. The fact is that in their composition there are special chemical components that destroy the structure of the hair and contribute to its loss.
Creams for depilation apply in the area of the back, chest, arms and legs. For depilation in the groin and around the eyebrows, it is best not to use them, since the skin in this area is very tender and sensitive.
The effect after applying the depilatory cream lasts several weeks, then the procedure must be repeated again. Its downside is irritation, which can appear on the skin from chemical components. Therefore, dermatologists recommend to first try the cream on a small area of the skin to look at its reaction. But if one tool does not suit you, this is not a reason to completely abandon this method - for different means manufacturers use different active ingredients, so you can try creams of different brands.
Removal of unwanted hair on the body in men using a depilator
To remove unwanted hair on the body at home, men also use a device such as a depilator. This method is inexpensive and available for housekeeping, the effect persists for several weeks. Its lack - in soreness. Because when, for example, wax is used, hair is caught in a small area and broken by one jerk. In the case of the epilator, the hairs break out almost one by one, so this process is painful.
Hair removal in men in hard-to-reach places
For men, the issue of getting rid of unwanted vegetation in the nose and the auricles is topical. Epilation can not solve this problem, we can resort only to various depilation options. The modern cosmetology industry has come up with ways to get rid of such hair. For example, many men use a special rounded razor. With her help, you can shave your hair without damaging the skin. Tweezers are also used for this purpose. The disadvantage of this method is soreness, but the effect lasts for several weeks.
In addition, today many men abandon the stereotype that only women can correct eyebrows and also remove excess hairs in this area.
Unfortunately, today there are no ideal ways to remove hair. Everywhere there are minuses and pluses, if we talk about hair removal, then at one time it will not be possible to remove all the vegetation, we will have to conduct several sessions and we need to be ready for this.
The reasons for removing unwanted hair in men
The first and for many the main reason for removing unwanted hair in men is irritation, which appears after shaving in particularly sensitive areas. Most often it occurs in the collar zone around the neck, also many men suffer from cuts and ingrown hair. Therefore, many men do not shave daily, leaving a few days of stubble. But this is not always possible, and also gives a somewhat stale appearance, in addition, "prickle" is not particularly like their lover.
There is a category of men who get rid of unwanted hair on the body due to professional need. Many sports mean a beautiful and smooth body, especially it is inherent in bodybuilding, swimming, some types of martial arts. The emphasis in this sport is put on the bumpiness of the muscles, so the increased "hairiness" and "hairiness", to put it mildly, is not welcome.
Smoothly shaving is a guarantee that a man looks solid, dignified and respectable. The bristles impart untidiness, the cuts on the skin are also not to the face, for example, to the businessman. In special circumstances, for example, a busy work schedule, on business trips, etc. It is not always possible to take time to shave or there are no corresponding conditions.
There is a common misconception that vegetation on the human body is necessary, since it is there from birth. This is far from the case. This animal hair - hair - has its purpose and protects the skin from low temperatures and ultraviolet. At us such functions in the modern world are carried out by clothes and sun-protection means. Another false "argument" in favor of unwanted hair on the body in men - an obstacle to friction (most often as an example lead axillary cavities). But, that children who do not have hair yet, that women who have been removing vegetation from this area for a very long time, do not have problems with friction. Therefore, the absurdity of such assumptions is obvious.
Now there are many varieties and ways to remove unwanted vegetation on the body of men and women. Let's consider the main ones.