What is waxing?
Waxing is a hair removal method in which a resin-based product is applied to the treatment area and large amounts of hair are removed at once. The hair is removed from the root so it does not grow back for two to six weeks.
How does waxing work?
With waxing the hair becomes entrenched and when the wax is removed so is the hair. The hair is removed all the way down to the root, which means the hair does not grow back for several weeks.
What are the benefits of waxing?
Waxing is a relatively quick way to remove hair. It is not as fast as shaving but it does remove large amounts of hair at once. Another benefit is that the hair free benefit may last you up to six weeks.
Another benefit is that there are at home wax kits so you can try this at home.
What are the drawbacks of waxing?
In order to have a waxing session you have to have at least a quarter inch of hair growth, so you do have to be hairy already. This means that you have to be comfortable enough to get to that level prior to each session.
While some people are lucky and may not need another waxing session for six weeks others need to return after only two weeks. If you have to return to the salon after only two weeks, waxing becomes a very expensive and time consuming way to rid yourself of unwanted hair.
What are some waxing Methods and Techniques?
Warm wax is usually applied with a stick or some other type of applicator. Next, a cloth is placed on top of the wax. After the wax has cooled slightly it is pulled off opposite in the direction that the hair grows out of the skin. This is in a quick motion. The hair comes out from the root.
What are the dangers and side effects of waxing?
Side effects of waxing include redness and irritated skin; increased breakouts and pimples; and fine red bumps. Another side effect is ingrown hairs. This occurs when the wax does not remove the entire hair follicle.
Other side effects include bruising, skin color changes, pain and burned skin. If you have any serious side effects you should really consider switching to another hair removal method.
What are some common treatment areas and areas that cannot be treated?
Common areas to have waxed include the upper lip, chin, face, under arms, chest, shoulders, bikini zone, legs and arms. The only place you cannot wax that has hair is inside your nose and ear.
What is the cost of waxing?
For your face the typical waxing session for your eyebrows cost $8-40. The upper lip ranges from $7-26. The sideburn area ranges from $5-19 and the chin $5-20.
On the body, the under arms range from $16-38, while your full arms ranges from $30-75. A mans chest would cost between $40 and $110 while his shoulders would be $15 to $40. The bikini zone ranges from $19 to $80 while a Brazilian Bikini costs $50 to $100.
If you want your full leg waxed you can expect the price to be between $45 and $100 while half your leg should be between $25 and $60.
For an exact price call a salon in your hometown.
What is shaving?
Shaving and Trimming are two ways to manage hair growth on your body. Which way is most beneficial for you? The answer really lies in what you are looking to do with the hair.
Shaving is the process of removing hair growth from your body. Shaving has been around for thousands of years. It is typically done with water, shaving cream and a razor. Once started it will need to be done just about everyday if you want to maintain a clean-cut area.
What is trimming?
Is the practice of removing hair from the body but leaving some hair on the skins surface. It is typically done to enhance the appearance of both men and women.
How do they work?
Shaving can be done wet or dry. The newer the blade the better it works. It works by removing the hair above the surface of the skin. Shaving and Trimming does not remove the hair from beneath the skin. Hair is removed by use of a sharp blade. Blades can be disposable or electric and long lasting.
Trimming is little more sophisticated because you are still leaving hair on the surface and are really sculpting the hair.
What are the benefits of shaving and trimming?
Shaving and trimming both have the benefit of giving you a cleaner and better looking you. It only takes a few minutes each day and can also help to moisturize the skin.
Shaving and trimming offer you an instant way to get rid of unwanted hair.
What are the drawbacks?
Shaving can give you nicks and cuts and trimming will look good only if you trim the right amount of hair. If you make a mistake and trim too much hair it could make you look off balance and ruin the effect you were trying for.
Another major drawback of shaving is that it is short-term lasting and often only lasts for a day or sometimes even less. Some people, especially men, shave in the morning and by the afternoon have what is known as “Five O’Clock Shadow”.
What are some trimming and shaving methods and techniques?
A wet-shave is started by first wetting the area with water. Next, apply shaving cream or lotion, which helps to lubricate the area. It also makes for a better and faster shave. Once you have put the cream/lotion on you can begin to apply the razor to the surface. Start with the sideburns and use firm strokes always going in the direction that hair grows. Next, move to the chin and then down the cheeks. Finally, finish off with gentle strokes with the neck. Make sure you are frequently washing out your razor, as doing so will make it more effective at removing your hair. You do need to get a feel for how much pressure you need when putting razor to skin. Generally speaking if the area is wet enough you can apply quite a bit of pressure before you would cut yourself. Afterwards wash the area with a washcloth and dry it with a nice soft towel.
Another method is use of an electric razor. With an electric razor no water or shaving cream is needed. You simply shave the area dry. While shaving move the razor in circles. There are pre-shave solutions and after-shave solutions that you can use that will help you keep your skin in great shape.
What are the side effects or dangers of shaving and trimming?
Side effects of shaving include but are not limited to:
- nicks and cuts
- skin abrasion
- irritation
- burning (razor burn)
- razor bumps
- ingrown hairs
What are some common treatment areas and areas that cannot be treated?
You can shave anywhere on your body. There just may be some areas that you are not able to do because you cannot reach them. Common areas to shave on women include their underarms, legs, and upper lip. For men common areas to shave include their face, legs, arms, chest and back.
What is the cost of shaving?
The cost of shaving varies depending on how much of your body you shave. This will impact the number of disposable razors and shaving cream/barrier cream you will need. If you are planning on using an electric razor costs range between $35 and $250. Disposable razors range from $2 for a pack of budget razors to $15 for a better disposable razor with four blades. The cost of barrier cream or shaving creams ranges from $3 to $10 per can.
What are depilatories?
Depilatories are chemical mixtures that break down the chemical bonds of hair allowing them to be wiped off minutes later. They come in a cream or lotion formula. This method lasts longer than shaving but not as long as waxing. Most people find that it lasts between two days and one week.
How do depilatories work?
Depilatories work at the molecular level destroying the chemical bonds that hold the protein chains together. Most depilatories contain calcium hydroxide or similar substance that disturbs or breaks down the keratin bonds.
What are the benefits of depilatories?
The main benefit of depilatories is that they provide a quick and easy method of hair removal. You can pick it up at your local pharmacy. It is easy to apply. Just apply it to the hair, wait a few minutes, and than wash off… it is that simple. All you have to do is follow all the directions on the label. Some products also have an added bonus of exfoliating your skin.
What are the drawbacks from using depilatories?
One drawback from the use of depilatories is that they use a harsh chemical and s a result some people may have an allergic reaction to the ingredients. This means that you have to remember that you are applying a strong chemical to your skin and your skin can react to it. A second drawback is that depilatories do not last very long – they are considered a temporarily hair removal method. A third drawback is that some people, especially those with coarse hair, find that depilatories do not work well for them. This is why it is really important to always do a test on a small area of the skin to see how it will work for you and to see how your skin will react to the chemicals.
A final major drawback that everyone experiences when using depilatories is the strong odor. Even depilatories that claim to have a pleasant odor still tend to have an overpowering unpleasant smell.
What are some methods and techniques for depilatories?
To use the depilatory first you need to do a skin test by applying it to a small non-discreet area. This way you can see how your hair and skin will react to the chemicals in the depilatory. You have to remember that you are applying strong chemicals to your skin so you must never skip this step as sometimes strong reactions have been reported. As long as no reaction occurs in your test spot you can apply the lotion to the area that you wish to treat. After the amount of time indicated on the label you simply wash off with warm water. If the depilatory worked the hair will be washed away along with the water.
What are some dangers or side effects from the use of depilatories?
Dangers or side effects of depilatory creams include: skin irritation including itching, redness and burning, chemical burn which usually occur if and when the cream is retained on the skin for to long of a period, skin discoloration, and allergic reaction.
What are some common treatment areas and areas that cannot be treated with depilatories?
Common treatment includes the legs, arms, armpits and woman’s upper lip. There are also new formulas that are specially designed for men and because of this men are now treating their chest, legs and arms.
What is the cost for depilatories?
Depilatories offer a relative inexpensive method of hair removal with costs ranging between $4 and $50 per bottle. A bottle can last you anywhere between two weeks and six weeks depending upon how large of an area you are treating. Obviously the larger the area or the more areas you are treating the more depilatory cream you are going to need. However, depilatories are one of the cheapest methods of hair removal. But, this is not without risk.
Also, it is important to keep in mind that depilatories offer only a temporary hair removal method – so you will need multiple treatments in order to stay hair free.
The cost of depilatories also ranges slightly depending upon your region and whether you live in a big city or a small town.
What is IPL?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a noninvasive procedure for removing hair from the body. It uses pulse of visible light with high intensity to make hair follicles stop growing. It can become permanent for some people. It is also referred to as Flashlamp therapy.
Intense Pulsed Light is often advertised as laser hair removal but the technology actually is, by definition, not a laser. It uses high intensity light that is not in the same spectrum of light that a true laser lies within.
How does IPL work?
The light pulse gets absorbed into the targeted cells in the skin with chromophores. The light is changed into the heat that causes the follicle to stop producing hair. The pulse light is different from laser hair removal equipment because it has a several bands of color in it while the lasers only use one band of color.
What are the benefits of IPL?
The IPL has many benefits not just hair removal. It can also be used for liver spots (age spots), flushing of the face, varicose veins, fine wrinkles, redness, tattoos, spider veins, hypo-pigmentation and flat birth marks.
In terms of hair removal, it is a quick and simple procedure. It doesn’t need a lot of time as some have had it done during lunch time. If you are a person with light skin and dark hair, then this procedure has proven most effective with you. You should have a skin test to see if IPL can be useful for you. It does work well on bikini lines, underarm hair, back and chest hair.
What are the drawbacks from IPL?
IPL has not been real effective on dark skinned or dark tanned individuals. It can also cause hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation especially if you are from the African, Greek or Italian ethnic groups. You will need to avoid the sun in the treatment area once your session ends for at least ten days.
IPL is often not very effective for hair removal and usually requires a very large amount of treatments in order for a patient to see substantial results: 15 – 20 treatments is sometimes typical.
It can also be a little painful like the snap of a rubber band. There are also the unusual side effects of blistering, scabbing and light bleeding. It is not recommended that you have IPL done during pregnancy.
What are some IPL treatment methods and techniques?
The use of IPL is pretty straightforward. A session will last about twenty minutes on average. You will need a follow up session once every four weeks. All treatments should be conducted by certified technicians. Some people may want a topical anesthetic to lessen the snapping feeling from the procedure. All clients must wear protective glasses when having an IPL procedure.
What are the dangers or side effects from IPL treatments?
IPL does have some possible side effects that include pink and sore skin immediately after the treatment. A small percentage of people do have bruising, while others will have the feeling of sunburn in the treatment area for a couple of days the session. There is a little pain that will vary according to your threshold of pain, but many say it feels like a snap from a rubber band. In very rare circumstances there is skin discoloring either making it lighter or darker than it originally. In even more rare cases these pigments are permanent but in most occurrences they will last a few months at most.
What is the Cost of IPL?
The cost of IPL treatments will start around $100 for but has been known to range from $300-$500 per treatment. A lesser per treatment cost may be had with a contract for several treatments. It is important to be clear on what you will be paying before you begin any of the treatments. It is recommended that you have a skin test to see if the treatment is effective for you.
You should talk to other people who have experienced the procedure before that way you can gather a lot of first hand information. Do research on line and call or stop in a salon to ask any questions you may about the procedure. The best decisions are made when all of the facts have been considered.
What is electrolysis?
Electrolysis is the use of heat to remove hair from the body by way of a thin metal probe charged by electricity. This procedure has been around since the early 1800’s, as it was first developed to remove ingrown hairs from an eyelash.
How does electrolysis work?
Electrolysis will use a thin metal rod and slide it into the follicle to permanently disable the follicle. The process does require a time commitment but does really work. It can be painful but topical anesthetics can be used to lessen any pain. The rod must hit each follicle that you want disabled otherwise it will not work effectively.
What are the benefits of electrolysis?
The main benefit of Electrolysis is that it is one of the few permanent ways to remove hair from your body. So when your treatment cycle is complete you will be hair free and will no longer have to worry about that unwanted hair.
What are the drawbacks of electrolysis?
The pain caused by electrolysis is probably the biggest drawback. The use of anesthetics can be used to lessen any pain. Another drawback to this procedure is the amount of time you need to commit to the procedure. Sessions last between 15 minutes and one hour but you may need over 100 sessions over a several year period. For example, an upper lip session only lasts 15 minutes but you will need 25-40 sessions while sessions for your legs will last one hour each and you will need between 100 and 250 sessions over a several year period.
What are some electrolysis methods and techniques?
Methods for electrolysis include galvanic, thermolysis and blend. While all methods for Electrolysis has comparable results. They do involve having a probe slid into your hair follicle. Your results are dependent upon a few factors. These factors include the electrologists experience, your pain tolerance level and the type of hair you have.
Galvanic Electrolysis – This procedure has been used since 1875. It works with a chemical reaction of salt and water that is changed into sodium hydroxide. As the sodium hydroxide builds up the hair follicles are destroyed.
Thermolysis Electrolysis – This procedure uses a special radio frequency. The radio frequency causes the water molecules that are near your hair shake which creates heat. As more heat is created the cells are destroyed.
Blend Electrolysis – This method offers a little of both the Galvanic and Thermolysis. The theory behind this method is that if one way does not work, the other one will.
What are the dangers or side effects of electrolysis?
There are some side effects you should be aware of such as redness, scabs, blisters, swelling, ingrown hair or dryness of the skin. Many of these will subside after a couple of days. Any scabs should be watched to make sure they don’t develop into some type of skin pigmentation as well as permanent scarring.
Not having a well-trained electrolysis technician can lead to many harmful and/or permanent results such as scarring and skin damage. Even the best equipment can work improperly when the technician is not fully trained and certified to use the electrolysis equipment.
What is the Cost of electrolysis?
The cost of Electrolysis will vary from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on the size of the area and how much hair you want removed. If you decide that Electrolysis is the treatment for you then you should contact a few salons and do a cost comparison. Some may offer discounts on the number of treatments or may even offer discounts on certain areas.
The cost of having your upper lip treated can range from $300 to $800 per session lasting 15 minutes and you will need 25-40 of these sessions to become hair free. At the opposite extreme are your legs which will require one-hour sessions that will cost over $8,000 per session. You will need between 100 and 250 treatments to get rid of all your leg hair.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser Hair Removal works when a laser hits the hair follicle making it useless and no longer able to produce hair. It is a long-term hair removal option that is perfect for people who are looking for a safe and efficient way to lose that unwanted hair.
How does laser hair removal work?
Laser Hair Removal works when a concentrated beam is aimed at the treatment area and the laser delivers a special light to the hair follicles. The hair follicles are damaged in the process and are no longer able to produce new hairs. The laser is only effective against follicles in the active phase of growth so you will need approximately three to eight sessions in order to catch all the hair follicles in the correct stage. With each session you can expect a 15-20% reduction of hair in the treatment zone.
Here’s a short video that shows a laser hair removal treatment and full explains exactly what’s going on:
What are the benefits of laser hair removal?
Lasers are very accurate so they can deliver the light directly to the right spot. The benefit of this is that it is able to deliver the light directly to the hair follicle while not damaging the skin that surrounds the follicles.
Another benefit is that Laser Hair Removal is fast. An area the size of a quarter only takes a second to be treated with Laser Hair Removal. So this means that having your under arms treated takes approximately three minutes. Larger areas such as your legs take about an hour. There will be substantial time savings once your sessions are over and you no longer have to shave or worry about unwanted hair.
With Laser Hair Removal 9 out of 10 patients have permanent hair growth. This shows that you can count on Laser Hair Removal to give you the long-term hair removal you have been looking for.
Preparing for a session is also easy. You stay away from the sun for two weeks before your session. Do not get a tan in the area that you will be having treated. Also, shave the area one day before your treatment; this will help to prepare the follicles.
What are the drawbacks from laser hair removal?
One aspect that may make Laser Hair Removal unappealing is the cost per session. What you have to remember though is you may only need three sessions while other need as many as eight sessions.
Another drawback may be the fear of laser technology. The lasers that are used for Laser Hair Removal are not harmful lasers.
Laser Hair Removal does not work as well for those with gray, blonde or red hair.
Laser Hair Removal also does not work well for those with:
- Diabetes
- Sunburns or Tans
- Pregnancy
- Skin Disorders
- Ontological Skin Disorders
- Infection disorders
What are some laser hair removal methods and techniques?
When you come in for a Laser Hair Removal Session you will need to do a number of things. First, you will get changed if necessary depending upon the area being treated. Once you are ready the technician will help to ensure that you are in a comfortable position before the procedure begins. You technician will give you a pair of glasses to wear that will protect your eyes from the laser lights.
During the procedure you will hear zapping sounds. If you are having a sensitive area treated you may feel a pinching sensation similar to a rubber band snapping.
Before you know it the session will be over and you will be hair free. The only restriction you will have is to keep the treated area out of the sun for two weeks. If the area is exposed to the sun you risk hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation, which are types of skin discoloration.
What are the dangers or side effects of laser hair removal?
One of the temporary side effects is pain in the area that was treated. This can be alleviated with over the counter pain medication or medication given to you by your provider. Other temporary side effects include swelling and redness in the treatment area. Its rare but some people experience blistering.
If the area has been exposed to the sun you will experience hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation. This skin discoloration may be temporary or permanent. Other longer lasting side effects include scars and if the procedure is not done properly you can experience burns.
What are some common laser hair removal treatment areas and areas that cannot be treated?
With Laser Hair Removal almost all parts of the body can be treated. Common areas of the body to be treated include:
- back
- bikini area
- arms
- chin
- legs
- under arms
- upper lip
One area that cannot be treated is the eyebrow area because of the close vicinity to the eyes.
What is the cost of laser hair removal?
To have your upper lip treated with Laser Hair Removal you can expect your cost to be between $50-150 per treatment; while the chin will range you $125 to $300. The entire face will range $250 to $600.
For women their bikini zone will range from $100 to $225 while underarms will range from $100 to 225 per session.
A man’s back will run between $300 and $750 a session and their shoulders would be $400 to $600.
Pricing factors depend on whether you live in a city or small town. The rates in larger cities tend to be higher.
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