Breaking myths about hair removal
May 4, 2009
Most women want to have a smooth body to look their best. However, many of them are reluctant to try some methods to get rid of unwanted body hair because of myths about their after effects.
Unwanted hair can be removed by any of three methods: shaving, waxing, or laser treatment. There are myths about each process, but there are also facts about them as well that disprove the myths.
Shaving offers the quickest hair removal, and it’s also the easiest. The myths about shaving says that it results in ingrown hairs, makes skin darker, should be done on dry skin, should be done with bath soap instead of shaving cream, and should be done with lots of pressure on the skin.
Shaving properly won’t produce ingrown hairs, but shaving on dry skin will, so don’t do it. Instead, rinse legs with warm water and use a good shaving gel. Always massage freshly shaved skin with a good lotion. Exerting more pressure on the razor can cause nicks and cuts, so always use a light, soft touch. Finally, shaving won’t make skin darker; men shave their faces regularly, and their skin doesn’t darken.
Waxing removes hair at the root, and is often performed in salons. Myths about waxing include the idea that hair grows is thicker after waxing, that skin becomes rough and patchy, and that waxing is very painful.
In fact, the truth about waxing is practically opposite to the myths. Since waxing removes the hair at the root, new hair is softer than the previous hair. Hands and legs that are waxed regularly actually have less hair growth. Waxing uses no chemicals, so it doesn’t produce patches or rough skin, which result more from improper skin care. Finally, some women simply experience pain more than others. Pain from waxing might results from their skin type or the hair’s thickness.
Laser hair removal, more properly known as laser hair reduction, is becoming popular. However, myths about this method include ideas that it’s unsafe or painful, unsuitable for dark skin, and an expensive option that requires constant treatment.
In reality, laser hair removal treatment targets only hair, not skin. A mild irritation can result if the skin is sensitive, but it has been used successfully even on the darkest complexions. It takes very few sessions for successful laser hair reduction. While it is expensive, it can be cost-effective when compared to waxing, which must be done much more frequently.
In summary, there’s no treatment that will remove hair permanently. Myths about any hair removal method usually arise because someone hasn’t performed the technique properly. You can avoid fear, confusion, and harmful side effects by knowing the facts about the hair removal method you choose.
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