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Shaving with a Manual Razor

{ August 3, 2011 @ 5:50 am } · { hair removal, Shaving }
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  1. Always use a clean sharp razor. Disposable razors are available to ensure that you always have a clean sharp blade. Single blades work just as well (if not better) than the multiple bladed razors. If shaving legs or underarms use a razor designed for women as they are shaped better for the task than a man’s razor.
  2. Soften hair with plenty of warm water. If you are shaving your body or legs it is best to do this in the bath or shower and to use plenty of soap so that the razor glides over the skin. You can even shave your face in the shower if you have a mirror handy. In any case use warm water and shaving gel or cream on your face. Use the recommended amount of product and massage it in for best effect.
  3. Shave slowly in the same direction as the hair to avoid cuts and ingrown hairs. Men with stubborn facial hair can shave in the opposite direction after the first couple of passes over the skin to get the smoothest shave.
  4. Remove hair from the razor often while shaving by rinsing in water
  5. Pat dry with a soft towel. Don’t rub.
  6. Moisturize after shaving to soothe the skin and avoid harsh lotions (such as aftershave or perfume) which can sting newly-shaven skin

Advantages of Shaving

  • cheapest method of removing hair
  • accessible to everyone
  • easy to do it yourself at home – no need for appointments
  • quick
  • leaves skin very smooth especially with wet shave
  • it’s painless if you do it carefully and avoid cutting yourself

Hair Removal Techniques: Waxing

{ July 25, 2011 @ 8:31 am } · { Waxing }
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Waxing is a quick and efficient method for hair removal. It is done by spreading the resin-based wax over the hair according to the direction of its growth and pulling the wax off in the opposite direction. When done correctly, this method leaves a smooth, clean finish and the hair does not grow as fast as compared to when shaving because waxing removes the hair follicle up to the root. Waxing can be done on the usual places where there is unwanted hair growth, namely, the face, underarms, chest, shoulders, arms, the back, leg and the bikini area.

There are two types of waxing. The first is the more popular cold wax or strip wax, which comes on ready-made strip, sized according to the body part you’re going to want to wax. The second type is the hard wax, which does not come attached on strips because it becomes solid in itself.

An advantage of waxing is, as previously said, hair removal will not be as frequent as compared to when one is shaving because the wax removes the hair follicles up to the roots. Also, if one does waxing with great frequency, the hair could be removed permanently. Waxing is also convenient since it can be done quickly at home. Products that allow us to do this hair removal method at home are easily available in supermarkets and department stores. While waxing is painful at first, and is not as quick as shaving, it gives a cleaner and smoother finish. If one is too lazy to wax, it can be done professionally. Most spas and beauty salons offer this kind of service.

Some rules should also be observed when waxing. Firstly, you can only do waxing on a surface only once. Do not attempt to wax over the area twice, even if the finish is not as smooth as you want it to be. Waxing more than that could hurt your skin, leaving it irritated. Secondly, this hair removal technique should not be done over areas on the skin with moles, nor should it be done on skin areas with sunburns or wounds. Doing so would leave the skin scarred.

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Hair Removal During Pregnancy

{ July 23, 2011 @ 6:50 am } · { hair removal }
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Electrolysis:

There are no studies that evaluate the safety of electrolysis during pregnancy. Many health care providers and electrologists recommend avoiding electrolysis during pregnancy because of the lack of information about the effect on the fetus. If you choose to have electrolysis, the breasts should be avoided in the last trimester, especially if you’re going to breastfeed. In the final weeks of pregnancy, you should avoid the abdomen because it is very sensitive and would be very uncomfortable for you at this point in the pregnancy.

There are two types of current used in electrolysis, thermolysis and galvanic. Thermolysis may also be referred to as diathermy, radio wave, short wave, or high frequency. Galvanic electrolysis sends a minute electrical current through the client and back to the device. This is not recommended because the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid.

In this situation, amniotic fluid acts as a conductor of electricity. For this reason, galvanic current is not recommended for electrolysis during pregnancy. Thermolysis does not flow through the body and has not been found to be harmful to pregnant women or the fetus. Many electrologists require a letter from your health care provider authorizing treatment during pregnancy.

Laser:

Laser hair removal targets dark pigment in the hair and causes thermal and/or mechanical damage to the hair follicle. There are no studies that evaluate the safety of laser hair removal during pregnancy. Many have no specific opinion about laser hair removal.

If you choose to have electrolysis, the breasts should be avoided in the last trimester, especially if you’re going to breastfeed. In the final weeks of pregnancy, you should avoid the abdomen because it is very sensitive and would be very uncomfortable for you at this point in the pregnancy.

Waxing:

Waxing  is a popular hair removal method because it’s convenient, it’s proven effective, and it is available in at-home kits and as a professional treatment. Hair removal wax also comes in a variety of substances and application methods, and it doesn’t pose many major side effects.

Minor waxing side effects include bleeding, light bruising and possible skin infections. Probably the biggest factor against waxing is the pain that many report with usage. This doesn’t mean that the wax hair removal method is a bad choice during pregnancy, it just means that on the whole, it could be very painful and it still may not guarantee the length of results that you’re after.

Creams and Depilatories:

The main concerns with depilatories during pregnancy are the active ingredients barium sulfide powder and calcium thioglycolate. There is no evidence that they are harmful during pregnancy, but there have been no studies that prove they are safe either.

As with any cosmetic, you should try a patch of skin to see how you react. The chemicals, once exposed to oxygen, leave a distinct odor, which may be very unpleasant for you and in rare cases has been known to cause an allergic reaction. You will want to take extra measures to ensure a well-ventilated area and proper timing so chemical burns do not result.

Shaving:

Arguably the most convenient method of hair removal available, shaving removes unwanted hair with a razor at the skin’s surface. The only real problem with shaving might be the difficulty of performing it yourself as the baby grows, and the discomfort of maintaining the positions necessary to shave different body areas especially when considering the frequency required with shaving!