With the weather getting warmer, more skin is being exposed and for you that could mean more shaving, waxing and other forms of hair removal. Before taking on the hair removing challenge, take a look at the options.
Disposable razor- Inexpensive and comes in packs of 3 to 20+. There bad side is disposable razors that are the plain blades with no moving head can miss the areas around your ankles, knees and armpits. Some disposable razors are quite fancy with moveable comfortable heads with cushion in between the blades. Others have moisture strips. Often times this type of razor comes in a package of one and you have the option of buying replacement razor heads.
Electric Razor- Can cost around $20.00 and up. Some now have the option to have cream/gel dispense out of the razor. Personal experience for me has been the razor not giving a good enough shave, but it may work better for you.
Cream/Lotion/Depilatory- I decided to try the cream hair remover in hopes of painless, longer lasting results and no nicks from shaving and or wax bumps. I didn’t have any of this but I did have some hair on my legs still. Some was removed while other areas didn’t seem to work on at all. The scent of the one I used smelled like rotten eggs. Depends on which cream/get product you use, some such as for facial hair does offer soothing lotion for after.
Razorless shave cream- You apply the cream and leave on your legs for 5-8 minutes. Do not allow the cream to dry on your skin. Then with a razor looking tool you scrap away the cream with the hair. I haven’t tried this method.
Sugaring- A sticky paste is applied to the area you want to remove hair. Then a strip is placed over the paste and then you pull the strip to remove the hair with the paste. Can be done at home or in a salon.
Waxing can be done either in the comfort of your home or done by professionals at the salon. There are 3 common types. Many products claim to leave you hairless for 6-8 weeks. You need to continue waxing the area until it’s hair free.
Microwave wax- The idea of putting hair removal wax in my microwave when I use it for food grossed me out. It may not for you or perhaps you have a second microwave. Carefully you microwave the wax according to the directions. Microwaves vary so keep an eye on the wax to ensure it won’t bubble over and or explode. Using oven mitts to remove the hot wax, take the tool given and put the wax on the area you want to remove hair from. Then you apply a strip. Remove the strip away from the hair growth direction. Don’t forget to hold the skin tight as you pull away the strip.
Gel wax- Some gel waxes require you to heat up the gel in your hands. I tried a gel wand hair remover and it hurt when I applied it to my skin. I had applied the strip and made sure the gel and strip had good contact. I pulled the strip as instructed but literally no hair was removed for me. I tried again another day but had no luck with this form of waxing.
Wax Strips- I’ve had some good experiences with this type of waxing. You warm up the wax between your hands. Since the wax in already on the strip, there isn’t much mess. You can cut to shape the strips. Don’t be surprised if your results don’t last 6-8 weeks. After soothing azelene with Vitamin E an be applied to remove left over wax reside. Many products include the azelene product with the kit.
Permanent hair removal may be an option to look at if you prefer not to do hair removal ever now and then. Laser air removal is an option. Keep in mind it can take many treatments to see results and costing in the thousands. There are hair removal kits for home use that claim to help with permanent hair removal. Before spending hundreds of dollars it’s a good idea to talk to a professional for their opinion how they feel it would work for you.
