Well we all know that shaving and waxing are great at-home options for hair removal, each with their benefits and consequences. Shaving is obviously the most cost-effective and painless method of hair removal, but also lasts the least amount of time. Let's explore some other options you may want to explore as Spring approaches and bathing suit season creeps up on us.WAXING
CHEMICAL. This became an at-home trend very quickly with products like Nair, Nads, and Veet released over the last 20 years, with their effectiveness constantly under debate. The process is all too convenience, and results tend to not be consistent. SURGI CARE makes a fairly good, inexpensive 3-step cream system which is great for hair removal on the arms and legs. If you have very sensitive skin, I would shy away from this method.$10 - Ulta Beauty www.ulta.comLASER. This method involves aiming tiny pulses of light into the follicle to stop hair growth. This is the newest technology, and is generally the most expensive AND the most permanent. At-home systems are available, but are extremely expensive and time consuming. Most high-end spas are now offering laser treatments as part of their menu of services.There are other forms of hair removal including threading (usually reserved for eyebrows) and electrolysis (usually reserved for unwanted facial hair on women), but they aren't viable options for men. My advice: Waxing is a great option as far as afford ability, length of time it takes for regrowth, and treatment time for the entire body, but for best results in your private areas, stick to the razor for its speed and ease of use!
CHEMICAL. This became an at-home trend very quickly with products like Nair, Nads, and Veet released over the last 20 years, with their effectiveness constantly under debate. The process is all too convenience, and results tend to not be consistent. SURGI CARE makes a fairly good, inexpensive 3-step cream system which is great for hair removal on the arms and legs. If you have very sensitive skin, I would shy away from this method.$10 - Ulta Beauty www.ulta.comLASER. This method involves aiming tiny pulses of light into the follicle to stop hair growth. This is the newest technology, and is generally the most expensive AND the most permanent. At-home systems are available, but are extremely expensive and time consuming. Most high-end spas are now offering laser treatments as part of their menu of services.There are other forms of hair removal including threading (usually reserved for eyebrows) and electrolysis (usually reserved for unwanted facial hair on women), but they aren't viable options for men. My advice: Waxing is a great option as far as afford ability, length of time it takes for regrowth, and treatment time for the entire body, but for best results in your private areas, stick to the razor for its speed and ease of use!
