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Treatment for unwanted hair- Part I
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Hair is a constant and ongoing problem with most women. Either it's too little (as it happens very often on the scalp of many hapless women) or else it's too much (and at all unwanted places in many perplexed women!)
Hair is usually not welcome anywhere on the body except on the scalp and a good number of women spend precious time wondering what could be the best possible solution. Also many myths and beliefs add to the confusion, so one is never sure if they are treading on safe waters.
When hair seems to grow in excess of normal standards and/or is coarse in nature on the face (especially so on the chin, sides, upper lip and often extending onto the neck) and areas like the lower abdomen and chest, it could signify a hormonal problem. It is best in these circumstances to check with your dermatologist, as any mode of hair removal often goes in vain if the underlying hormonal imbalance is not corrected.
Listed below are some of the methods resorted by most women for hair removal, their advantages and drawbacks
TWEEZING:
This tedious procedure is definitely not one of the best methods but a number of women use the tweezer as their weapon against unwanted hair. It is not an ideal method as repeated plucking can cause irritation of the hair follicle and if done incorrectly and / or frequently it can even result in scarring. This method is best restricted to that occasional wild hair that pops up such as on the eyebrow, chin or breast.
WAXING:
Waxing is one of the most popular temporary hair removal techniques. It is used commonly not only for hair growth on the legs and arms but even for excess facial hair in the West. When wax is warm, it seeps into the hair follicle, allowing the hair to be pulled out from the root. Hair grows back in 3 to 6 weeks. The biggest disadvantage to waxing is that it can be painful for those with sensitive skin. Hair must grow back by 1cm before waxing again (this takes on an average six weeks). Also done incorrectly it can result in hair ingrowths. Whilst waxing a special preconditioning lotion for waxing (regular lotions and creams make the wax slip from the hair) is often applied. Then hot wax is poured onto the skin and covered with strips of cloth. Once the wax hardens around each strand of hair, the cloth is quickly pulled off. Your skin should be pulled taut in the opposite direction from the way the strip will be removed. The best antidote to the pain of waxing is to try to relax. According to many beauty therapists, when a client is tense, the follicle closes and the wax doesn't reach the root of the hair. Immediately after waxing, apply gentle pressure to the area with your hands; icing the area also can help ease the pain.
You can certainly wax your legs at home, but, as with many beauty procedures, a professional can usually do a better, more efficient job (with definitely a lesser degree of mess). The hair needs to be pulled at a 40-degree angle and the cloth strips need to be yanked quickly, both hard feats to accomplish on your own. Cold-wax strips are easier to use at home, but they often don't stick as well to the hairs as hot wax does. When doing it yourself, try a transparent wax so you can see the hairs that have been covered and determine the direction of their growth. As with all products you're using for the first time, try the wax on a small area of skin before proceeding. If your skin is sensitive or if you are prone to breakouts or allergic reactions, natural or organic wax can help reduce skin irritation and unsightly red bumps and itching. Wax containing aloe (usually tinted blue) usually helps lessen discomfort.
SUGARING:
Sugaring is similar to waxing. The sugar mixture is prepared by heating sugar, lemon juice, and water to form a syrup. The syrup is formed into a ball, flattened onto the skin and quickly stripped away. Similar to waxing, the hair is removed entirely from the hair shaft, and sugaring is an alternative to waxing for people sensitive to wax. Adverse effects from sugaring include pain, hyper pigmentation, scarring, folliculitis, and ingrown hair.
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