In warm weather, we reveal more of the body, so we want the skin to look attractive and smooth. Unfortunately, each depilation method takes time and has its price, so it is not easy to get a body without unnecessary hair. There are many hair removal methods, but it is difficult to choose the perfect one.
Everyone expects a quick and long-lasting effect. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple – you often have to try a lot of them to find what suits you best. Below are the pros and cons of the most common methods of hair removal that can help you make a decision.
The best time to epilate is after bathing, when the skin pores are dilated and it is easier to remove hair.
Shaving machines
Actually, the fastest method of depilation, but its short-term effects are its disadvantage. With more hair, you need to shave even every one or two days. Certainly, the advantage is the ease of performing such depilation, after all, it can be done in a few minutes in the shower. Do not shave dry skin, use shaving cream or shower gel. Hair that grows back is often hard and thick. It is best to choose razors with three blades and a moisturizing strip, and for the bikini area, those with a movable head.
Advantages:
- Speed,
- No side effects.
Disadvantages:
- Faster hair growth that is harder, thicker,
- It’s easy to get hurt.
Depilating cream
Its task is to dissolve the structure of the hair, but they often require several uses or are simply ineffective. It all depends on the structure of the hair – it is certainly easier to remove those that are soft and thin than thick and hard. In stores you will find a lot of options with various ingredients, e.g. aloe vera.
Advantages:
- Without pain,
- Cheaply,
- weakens the hair,
- Does not damage the skin.
Disadvantages:
- time-consuming,
- fast regrowth,
- Ineffective operation.
Depilatory strips
In this case, the hairs must be 6 to 8 mm long, it is best to warm up the slices, e.g. with a hair dryer. The heated wax penetrates the bulbs, then we tear it off against the direction of the hair. After all, you need to wash off the remains of wax with oil. There is also an option for the face.
Advantages:
- Accuracy,
- Effectiveness,
- Low price,
- The effect lasts for at least a week,
- It weakens the hair.
Disadvantages:
- time-consuming,
- Soreness (depends on the person’s pain threshold),
- The need to cleanse the skin of wax.
Electric epilator
This is a more expensive method, which, however, gives the effect for a long time, even half a month. In stores you can find epilators with a cooling option, minimizing pain, etc. Unfortunately, these options do not always coincide with reality. This way of shaving can cause ingrown hairs, so you need to perform scrubs or massage the skin with a rough sponge.
Advantages:
- Smoothness for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Disadvantages:
- Pain,
- Uneven epilation, loud operation,
- Redness after depilation,
- Ingrown hairs.