By Tim Gorman
In Part 1 we looked at shaving, tweezing and depilatory creams. Now it's time to look at some more home hair removal treatments that you can use to save yourself the cost of professional hair removal.
Waxing Tips
This is no time to be brave - the truth is, most people find that waxing hurts! It's important to prepare your skin properly, which means it needs to be 100% dry and clean, no lotions, no creams.
Make sure you apply the hot wax in the same direction the hair grows. You also need to choose the right type of wax for your hair. Thin wax is fine for fine hair, and thick or coarse hair will require thicker wax.
You also need the hair to be at least 1/8 of an inch long before you can wax it effectively.
The good news is that waxing usually only needs to be done once a month, perhaps even less.
Bleaching
Okay, bleaching isn't really a hair removal technique, but it's certainly has the same effect. Bleaching lightens the hair so much that it's hard to be seen. You need to purchase cosmetically approved bleaching creams that are specifically formulated for use on the body - don't make the mistake of reaching for laundry bleach!
The most common area targeted with bleaching is the area above the lips, although you can use it in other areas as well.
Unfortunately many women find bleaching results in skin irritation, so it's probably a good idea to test the bleach first on an inconspicuous area.
You might also find that bleached hair is extremely obvious if you have tanned or dark skin, so take a moment to think whether it's an appropriate choice for you. Generally you'll need to bleach hair every two to three weeks for this technique to be effective.
Abrasives Tips
If you want to remove an area of fine hairs, you can abrasive pumice stones or special hair removal gloves. These gloves have a lining that feels similar to fine sandpaper. Rub the gloves or stone in a circular motion, and make sure you only use a light pressure so that you avoid damaging the skin.
It's probable that you'll end up with a small amount of skin irritation no matter how careful you are. Abrasive treatments usually last for at least three weeks.
Epilation Tips
Epilation is a commonly used term to describe any hair removal method that removes the hair from below the skin's surface - which usually means removing the root of the hair. Electrolysis, waxing and laser treatment are the main forms of epilation, and are discussed elsewhere in these tips.
Electrolysis Tips
When it comes to electrolysis, you may be better off visiting a professional. Home electrolysis methods aren't always as dependable. The good thing about electrolysis is that the hair removal can be permanent if it's done properly. If you do use any home electrolysis equipment, make sure you read the label, warnings and instructions very carefully first.
The models that use electric tweezers are usually fairly ineffective. You need to choose a model that inserts a blunt needle beside the hair follicle. Hair that's actively growing responds better to electrolysis than fully grown hair, so it's a good idea to wax the area or use a depilatory cream and wait for the hair to start regrowing before using electrolysis.
It's vital that you keep your equipment clean and sterilized. Using a dirty needle can result in serious infection.
Take your time, and only do a small area, such as a square inch, each time. It's possible the skin will swell afterwards. Most home electrolysis treatments don't remove the hair permanently, so you will probably need to repeat the process every couple of months.
After reading these our two articles, you should have learned a lot about hair removal techniques you can use at home, and have decided which one is most suitable for you. Always read labels and instructions carefully, and follow them exactly.
Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Painless-Laser-Hair-Removal.info He provides more laser hair removal advice, solutions and information on laser hair removal facts that you can research in your pajamas on his website.
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