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Laser Hair Removal And Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, then you probably know that shaving is quite awkward. This is because it is difficult to bend down, plus you may also be experiencing increased hair growth because of the hormonal changes that your body is going through. Thankfully this will end once your baby is born. However, if you have had excess hair before you even became pregnant, then you may not be able to get rid of it so easily. For these various reasons, many women find themselves desperate enough to consider laser hair removal in the months that are leading up to the. . .

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June 25, 2007 - Posted Under:

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The Dangers Of Laser Hair Removal

A lot of people believe that laser hair removal is simply a cosmetic procedure, which is wrong.  Laser hair removal is considered to be a medical procedure because of the risks, dangers and side effects that is associated with the procedure even though these risks, dangers and side effects may seem to be quite insignificant. By now you probably have realized that laser hair removal is a very popular procedure.  Lots of people around the world have used this method on some part of their body.  As such, you will clearly see that the risks of laser hair removal are. . .

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June 15, 2007 - Posted Under:

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Waxing Pubic Hairs

If you are planning to wax your pubic hair, you should not take a shower prior to doing so.  This is because showering will cause your pubic hair to become soft as it will absorb any water.  Of course, when this happens you will find that your pubic hair will be less likely to adhere properly to the wax.  You will find that dry hair will also make the wax easier to pull off. However, you are still going to want to make sure that there are not any lotions or oils on your skin as these will prevent the. . .

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June 7, 2007 - Posted Under:

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Short Wave Diathermy

Thermolysis is also known as short-wave radio frequency diathermy, radio wave, or short wave. It was developed in the 1940′s when AC/DC current became much more common. This current is required because it is the electricity that kills the hairs. This is a process of hair removal that began in the middle of the twentieth century. It works by inserting a probe into the follicle, like you also do in electrolysis. Once the probe has been inserted into the hair follicle, the water molecules that are present in the hair begin to move around and produce heat. This is how. . .

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March 15, 2007 - Posted Under: , ,

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Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the only known method of permanent hair removal. This procedure can be very intimidating though since a needle has to be repeatedly inserted into each hair follicle. Another reason why a lot of people find this procedure intimidating is because of its cost. A treatment averages between $60 and $100 per hour. You will require at least 1 session per week for a period of several months to more than a year. This procedure works by inserting a needle into the hair shaft and then sending an electrical current to the hair follicle. While the hair itself is. . .

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March 10, 2007 - Posted Under: , , ,

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Electric Spring Rotator

An electric spring rotator is a device in that has a tight vibrating spring which is held next to the skin to catch multiple hairs at once and pull them out. This spring was in the shape of a bow with the coils were on the one side of the spring. These springs would then hold tightly onto the hair while the coils were spread apart. The motor would then cause the springs to rotate and flex. When you moved this machine across the skin, your hair would be caught up in the springs and get pulled out. The way. . .

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March 8, 2007 - Posted Under: ,

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Waxing

One way in which you can temporarily remove hair from your body is by waxing it. This is done by spreading a wax thinly over the skin and then using a cloth strip that is pressed on the top of the wax to rip the hair off in one swift movement. In this way both dead skin and the hair is removed from the root. After which you should then apply a soothing skin healing cream so that the red bumps will disappear quickly. You will not have any new hair regrow in this area for between 3 to 8. . .

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March 6, 2007 - Posted Under: ,

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Depilatory Creams

Depilatory creams can be rated somewhere between shaving and waxing. They are much more effective than shaving treatment is but at the same time they don’t go as deep as waxing does. Yet depilatory creams provide you a painless hair removal experience. If you are at anytime in a big hurry and want to get rid of those unwanted hairs on the body, then depilatory creams are the best bet. They are easy to apply and effective in short run by removing the hair just below the skin’s surface. A depilatory cream is a mixture of mildly caustic chemicals that. . .

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November 17, 2006 - Posted Under: ,

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Bleaching

Bleaching is a process of making hair in facial areas, less visible. Bleaching is not a method of hair removal, rather it is a method used to make the hair a bit less noticeable, by actually blending the hairs with the skin. Bleaching is especially useful for areas that have thin but dark, noticeable hair like on the arms, face, or neck. Thus bleaching works well on hair that is not thick or long. Bleaching is performed by applying a chemical to the desired area, which removes the pigment from the hair. Dark haired women find that bleaching mustache areas. . .

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August 28, 2006 - Posted Under: ,

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Shaving

Shaving hairs with a razor is the most commonly used method for temporary hair removal. It is very less effective compared to all the available hair removing treatments as it merely cuts the hair at the skin surface, but the root of the hair still exists. However as per the myth which many people tend to believe, Shaving hair does not make the hair shaft thicker. Neither does it make your hair grow faster or darker. However when the hair grows back, the hairs would be more noticeable and appears thicker as the shaft has a blunt tip rather than. . .

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August 21, 2006 - Posted Under: ,

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Hair Removal Treatments

Hair Removal Treatments Shaving: A variety of razors are available in the market. From electric shavers to throw away, plastic, one time use razors. People fear that shaved hair grows back thicker. But the fact is that it does appear thicker as the hair is clipped at the thick stem rather than at the root. Regrowth of hairs occur very quickly. Bleaching: Special dyeing creams, which are used to bleach dark hairs, in order to blend them with the skin’s complexion. However this treatment is not much preferred as it lasts for approximately a week only, and since it does. . .

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August 19, 2006 - Posted Under:

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