Unwanted hair can lead to an embarrassing situation, especially when you are in a gathering. Excessive hair growth is quite evident on one’s cheeks, upper lip, underarms, bikini area, feet, back, legs, arms, and toes.

Here we are going to talk about some of the most common hair removal options.

Electric shaving
A small electric machine that has a fine screen is passed across the surface of the skin surface. During the process, it traps and cuts hair. It is great for underarms, bikini area, and legs. It is a safe and quick method because it is done on dry skin. It is also great for those who have sensitive skin.

Plucking
It can be a slightly painful option but it is excellent for the removal of hair from places that are tricky and that require precise shapings, such as eyebrows or few stray hairs that may appear on the face. This method should not be applied in large areas, as this can cause scarring or ingrown hair.

Waxing
This is one of the best hair removal options for arms, legs, upper lip, and bikini area. The hair removal method is quite effective as it keeps you hairless for two to seix weeks, as it removes hair from deep in the follicle. Also, hair regrow with tapered ends as such they feel softer and finer as compared to shaved hair, which feels blunt.

Depilation
This is available in the form of hair removal creams that dissolve the hair shaft. They should most advisably be used after a shower or bath. Also, they should not be used if you have sunburned skin or small cuts. You must pay due attention when choosing over the counter hair removal creams as some of these are meant exclusively for the face while the others are meant to remove unwanted pubic hair.

Electrolysis
Electrolysis can be done to remove hair from any body part. It is done by highly trained professionals who place a tiny needle in the hair follicle. This tiny needle has an electric current. There are two types of electrolysis: Galvanic and Thermolytic. Galvanic electrolysis destroys hair follicles using chemicals, whereas thermolytic destroys hair with heat.

Intense pulsed light
In this process, very narrow beams of concentrated light are focused on small portions of the skin. This light is then absorbed by pigment present in the hair follicle beneath the skin’s surface. It disables hair growth based on the hair growth cycle. The treatment works better as your skin gets paler.

Unwanted hair can grow out of many reasons, such as medications, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and even higher levels of some hormones. The above hair removal options can help you get rid of unwanted hair. You may have to use these methods time and again as hair would gradually grow back.

Also, you should take due to guidance from medical specialists and technicians before opting for any of the above methods.