Home hair removal methods
It's no secret that the fair sex is often willing to spend a huge amount of effort and money to look good and well-groomed. One of the fairly common problems affecting almost everyone is the presence of unwanted hair on various parts of the body. How to get rid of them at home, saving money and effort, and whether this is possible, let's try to figure it out in our article.
Peculiarities
With home, as well as with professional depilation, you can use various methods. The bottom line remains the same - hair removal by pulling it from the root and cutting. You can also destroy the hair structure using any chemical compounds. The procedure does not require special experience and skills, while even at home you can get rid of the problem for a long time.
Each method has its own differences, advantages and disadvantages. Some allow you to get rid of unnecessary hair for a short time, while others solve the problem once and for all. For some procedures, the participation of a specialist is required, respectively, consumers will have to contact beauty salons and cosmetologists. However, many methods are quite affordable for the home. Recently, folk methods are gaining popularity.
but experts warn that the use of folk remedies can be quite dangerous, so they must be used with caution. First of all, you should study the available information and read consumer reviews.Accurate calculations were made in pharmacy products, and therefore the negative effect on the skin is minimal, while the preparation of folk remedies excludes such accuracy.
And if the ingredients are selected incorrectly, or the proportions turned out to be incorrect, the problems can be quite serious.
If the drug was purchased at a store or pharmacy, you should read the instructions. It usually states which part of the body the product can be used on. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the own characteristics of the skin, for example, for sensitive skin, you need to select the compositions with extreme caution.
Many representatives of the fair sex firmly believe that herbal products cannot harm the skin, because it is as natural as possible. But in fact, this is not at all the case, allergies can occur even when using seemingly harmless chamomile. And multicomponent mixtures are even more at risk. Therefore, you should not use random methods without learning about them in more detail.
Effective folk recipes
There are general guidelines to follow when waxing at home. Before the procedure, the skin must be cleaned, and after it, it must be treated first with an antiseptic, and then with a nourishing cream that does not contain any additives that can lead to irritation. To avoid ingrown hairs, after 2 days, and then weekly, you must use a hard washcloth or scrub.
It should be said that it is the scrub that perfectly moisturizes the skin and prevents ingrown hairs.
In the case when, when removing hair, lovely young ladies experience severe pain, it makes sense to use special drugs with the effect of anesthesia. They need to be applied shortly before depilation.
With honey
You can remove unwanted hair with honey. This natural and healthy product is not only suitable for food. The procedure is called shugaring. It is quite simple to carry it out. Honey is mixed with sugar in equal amounts, after which the juice of half a lemon is poured into the composition. It is best to carry out manipulations using a dense plastic container, which can later be placed in a water bath.
Over medium heat, the mixture is heated to a liquid homogeneous consistency to melt the sugar. After that, it needs to be cooled a little, otherwise there is a risk of getting burned. It is best to use the compound when it reaches a comfortable body temperature. First you need to prepare the skin. It will not be superfluous to take a shower, this will help the pores to open, and then you should dry yourself thoroughly.
It is best to use a wooden spatula to apply the mixture. With its help, the skin is covered with a thin layer of honey in a small area. A cloth is placed on top, slightly larger than the treated area, and smoothed in the direction of hair growth. After 10-15 seconds, it breaks off sharply against the growth of hairs.
This method is suitable for treating any part of the body. However, it can only be used by women who are not allergic to honey.
Hair is pulled out by the root, so the result will delight the owner for several weeks.
With turmeric
It is very popular to make a paste using turmeric and additional additives. The essence of its effect is penetration into the bulb, which leads to a slowdown in hair growth. To begin with, water is boiled. Sugar is poured there, a little lemon juice and turmeric itself are added. After mixing, a viscous and thick mixture is obtained, which, after cooling, is rubbed into the skin with massage movements.
When it hardens, the treated skin should be washed under running water. The peculiarity of the paste is that it must be applied regularly, however, no more than once every 2 weeks. The skin will become smooth and silky after a couple of treatments.
With herbs
The effect of herbs on hair removal is based on the poison they contain. From contact with it, hair follicles are destroyed, as a result, vegetation is reduced. For the procedure, saffron, dope, hyacinth roots, poppy, pink periwinkle are suitable. Since we are talking about poisonous substances, the procedures must be carried out with great care. Datura is especially dangerous, as it contains alkaloids. If the lovely young lady has oily skin, it is necessary to use alcohol tincture. For dry, an oil solution is more suitable. The composition is applied to the skin, removing vegetation.
With pharmacy products
You can go an easier way and use pharmacy products. We are talking about all kinds of creams, lotions and sprays. I must say that their the effect does not last too long, as they do not penetrate the skin. For example, a hair loss cream will break down the proteins in the hair, which leads to their loss. Great for lovely young ladies with sensitive skin.
The composition is distributed over the skin where it is needed and left to act. After 5-10 minutes, it is removed with a special spatula, hair is removed with it. For a longer lasting effect, users recommend using hair growth retardants. It should be noted that the exposure time cannot be increased at your own discretion. Excessive exposure can result in burns.
Also, there are a lot of harmful components in the composition, so you should not use it too often.
Mechanical methods
The device that is often used by the fair sex to combat unwanted hair at home is the epilator. It helps to remove vegetation along with the root. The hairs are captured by special built-in tweezers or threads and pulled out. At the same time, the cost of the device is quite affordable.
The opinions of women regarding this device are divided. However, progress does not stand still, and on store shelves you can find more and more improved models with a wide variety of characteristics and attachments. If you wish, you can easily choose the right option.
However, at the same time, lovely young ladies complain that even the most expensive models cause noticeable discomfort during the procedure, since pulling out hairs is inevitably accompanied by painful sensations.
Manufacturers, however, claim that work in this direction is underway. Now you can pick up modern models with massage and cooling attachments. Some are suitable for use in water, which also relieves pain. It is worth noting that using an epilator is much more beneficial than using a regular shaver. The result of the procedure lasts for several weeks, and the skin remains even and smooth. This slows down hair growth.
If we talk about the disadvantages of the method, the appearance of ingrown hair should also be noted. Most often this happens because the hair is not completely pulled out, but its growth is disrupted, as a result of which inflammation begins. Therefore, scrubbing cannot be refused. In addition, the advantages of the procedure are incomparably greater.
Other methods
The most popular home hair removal method is to use a razor. This option can be used at a convenient time, it does not require special financial costs. In addition, users note that it is completely painless. However, hairs begin to appear after 1-2 days, respectively, the procedure must be carried out constantly, and this is not always convenient.
Increasingly, the fair sex prefer to get rid of excess hair on the body with wax. This procedure is in demand among certified craftsmen, but it can also be successfully carried out at home.The composition can be purchased in a specialized store, it is presented in wax strips, cans or briquettes. Users report that warm wax helps the pores open, which can help reduce soreness.
The composition in the cassettes is heated with the help of special devices - wax melters, but at home you can also use an ordinary microwave. In addition, paper strips are required that are applied to the wax and tear off abruptly after a few seconds. After the procedure, the skin is wiped with a cloth soaked in oil, this will help not only to remove the remnants of the product, but also soothe irritation by moisturizing the skin.
With each subsequent procedure, the pain sensations become less and less pronounced. This method can be used even for deep bikini areas. Some lovely ladies prefer to pluck their hair with tweezers.
However, this method requires a significant amount of time, so it is advisable to apply it on small areas, for example, in the area of the antennae or eyebrows.
Another household method is hydrogen peroxide hair removal. In this case, a maximum of 10% composition is required. The substances contained in the peroxide will not only discolor the hair, but also destroy the bulbs over time. The most popular option is to mix peroxide, ammonia, and wheat flour. The resulting composition is smeared on the desired area of the skin and washed off after 25 minutes. It must be used every 2 days for a month.