Hair removal: misconceptions and reality
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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ILive presents the 10 most common questions and misconceptions regarding the removal of unwanted hair.
The hair of the eyebrows grows slower than the hair in other places
This is really so, therefore, be careful when you trim the eyebrow line yourself. If the experience is still not enough, it is better to contact a specialist who will do everything neatly and will not make any gaps that will last at least a week.
Removal of hairs on the face with a thread - a very effective tool
This is true, because with the help of the so-called tridding, one can not only correct the line of the eyebrows, but also effectively get rid of the hairs, which eventually become thinner and become softer. In addition, eyebrow correction with a thread eliminates the risk of infection, as is the case with tweezers, and is almost painless even for sensitive skin. With the example of this video, you can see how the tridding procedure works.
Shaving makes hair thicker and darker
It's just an illusion. And the feeling of excessive rigidity from shaving is due to the fact that the blade of the razor cuts off the conical shape that the hair has. Thus, it seems that the hair becomes coarser and stiffer.
How to avoid ingrown hairs?
In this case shaving on hair growth and other similar methods will not help. It is best to use a scrub to exfoliate the upper stratum corneum and release the hairs outward. This will help them grow unchecked.
Is it safe to remove unwanted hairs on the nipples with wax?
No, applying wax on sensitive areas such as nipples, nose or ears, you can damage the skin and scars will remain as a memory of unsuccessful depilation.
The use of wax is unsafe if there are many moles in the treated area
It's true. If there are moles or warts on the site where you want to depilate with wax, then it is better to find another way to remove unwanted hair, otherwise you can damage these formations and infect the infection.
Where does the body not grow hair at all?
Hair is absent on the palms, soles of the feet, lips and eyelids. The rest of the body is covered with hairs - in some places it is a fluff that helps maintain normal body temperature, and the most sensitive areas are hidden under coarser hairs.
Electric shaver or machine? After that the skin is smoother
With a conventional machine it is easier to achieve smoothness, because the blades work in close proximity to the skin. Electric shavers do not give such a result, but they will allow them to shave without soap and water.
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Is one electrolysis session sufficient to get rid of unwanted hair permanently?
No, electrolysis is a radical method of hair removal, during which the roots of the hair are exposed to a current. However, in order to achieve a good result, you need a certain time and not one session.
Laser hair removal is most effective for removing unwanted facial hair
This is a wrong opinion. Most of all, this laser hair removal is suitable for hair removal in the bikini area and underarms. In these areas, the skin is thinner, which increases the effectiveness of the procedure in these places.