Epilation with an epilator Pros: permanently eliminates unwanted hair. The procedure can be carried out independently. Cons: painful, requires skill. But over time, the pain will subside. Suitable for: legs, underarms, bikini area. Recommendations: take a bath before epilation – steamed skin reacts less to the action of depilatory tweezers. When choosing an epilator, ask if it has a massage and cooling mitt. It also helps to raise the pain threshold. Experts recommend depilation of the skin between 4 and 6 pm – during this period, the skin is less sensitive to external stimuli and pain.
Hair removal with a razor
Pros: fast, painless, inexpensive. The procedure can be carried out independently at home. Cons: the bristle grows back almost on the second day, while unpleasant sensations arise and irritation appears. Suitable for: legs, arms, bikini area and underarms. Recommendations: To avoid irritation, exfoliate the entire body before shaving. If you have sensitive skin, before handling the machine, let your skin rest for at least 1-2 hours after applying the scrub. Do not shave your hair “dry”, use shower gel or special creams. A high-quality shaving tool should have a comfortable floating head – this will take into account the anatomical features of the body. Move it with pressure against the growth of the hair. And at the end of the epilation, apply a product that slows down their growth.
Laser hair removal
Pros: getting rid of unwanted hair forever. Cons: painful, lengthy and expensive procedures; the presence of contraindications and a long process of preparation for the procedure, as well as rehabilitation after epilation. Suitable for: whole body. Recommendations: the number of procedures and their features should be determined by the doctor after the examination! Important: at least 2 weeks in advance, you need to stop taking all medications, do not pluck, do not lighten your hair and do not visit solariums (massage room, swimming pools). Be prepared for the fact that in the most sensitive areas, the skin after the laser may remain red for a long time.
Epilation with cold wax
Pros: suitable for depilation above the lip and in the bikini area, does not take much time. Cons: You need to have some experience in order to properly tear off the strips of wax. The procedure is painful and skin irritant. Suitable for: whole body. Recommendations: before depilation, disinfect the places where you plan to stick wax strips). Watch the temperature when heating the strips between the palms, otherwise you can get burned. At the end of the procedure, wipe the skin with oil wipes.
Hot wax epilation
Pros: the skin stays free of hairs for a long time. The procedures are inexpensive and need to be repeated once a month. Cons: the procedure is not pleasant, after it the hairs can grow. Suitable for: whole body. Recommendations: do not start the length of the hair – it is optimal to wax when they have grown by 0.5 cm. It is believed that it is best to perform the procedure in the middle of the menstrual cycle (after ovulation), then the skin will remain smooth for several weeks. If you are hypersensitive to the specific smell of wax, you can do aromatherapy with the addition of extracts of lavender, rose
Depilatory cream
Pros: long-term and inexpensive. Cons: Hair can grow in and become resistant to the chemical components of the depilatory product. Suitable for: legs, bikini area and underarms. Recommendations: do not perform the procedure more than once every 5 days and do not use a “deep bikini” cream. After chemical depilation, try not to sunbathe for 2-3 days to avoid burns. Look for products with soothing ingredients.
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