Waxing Is Not Always Lyrical



UNSURPRISINGLY WAXING is often the first choice hair removal method for both men and women.

It is fast and long-term – shaving, by contrast is a way way behind. Unfortunately waxing comes with a certain pain. It can also cause breakouts, and like any procedure involving the hair follicles, carries the risk of acne.

Yet you can take some steps to reduce your risk, A good start is to make sure your face is thoroughly washed before the procedure to ensure dead skin cells or bacteria won’t pose a problem. You should also alert the person conducting the wax to your acne-prone skin, so that they can take any precautions necessary.

And always consider the alternatives before deciding on waxing, a move that could save you money and physical pain. If you have already ruled out shaving, maybe hair removal creams could be a better fit.

If you are looking for permanence in a solution, laser hair removal is the way to go. It is less painful than waxing but yes it can be quite expensive. Follow ups may be required every 6 months to a year. Whatever choice you come to, you don’t want to end up regretting your decision. So give every potential solution the closest consideration..

Hair to a Title?

WHAT DOES CHINA’S MANE MAN Yu Zhenhuan have in common with famously coiffed actress Julia Roberts? Well, this thespian too wants to be recognized for his acting abilities and not just for the hair - which covers 96 percent of his body.

The 32-year-old is planning hours perhaps weeks of laser-hair removal. “I just want to prove that I have talent and I don’t need this hair to be someone,” said Yu, who first found success in a movie called “Monkey Boy’s Treasure Safari.”

His fame reached hair-raising lengths in 2002 when Guinness Book of World Records declared him the hairiest (er, furriest) person in the world. He has since lost that title to the Wolf Boys of Mexico, Victor and Gabriel Ramos Gomez, who have hair covering 98 percent of their bodies—although after the first 95 percent, you’re really just splitting hairs.

PERHAPS at some point you have had to face the problem of unwanted hair and tried various methods for hair removal. What hair removal technique is most appropriate for you is dependent on factors like the concentration or location of hair growth, your skin type and its sensitivity.

The most widely used technique of hair removal is shaving. Although effective and inexpensive, the flip side is that it is only short-term and you need to continue shaving on a regular basis in order to maintain hair-free skin. Shaving is also widely practiced for the removal of chest and leg hair.

Another technique is waxing hair off the body. However the procedure is messy and usually cannot be done without help from another person. The advantage is that while waxing, the hair is removed from the base resulting - since hair takes about two weeks to grow back - in a longer span of hair-free skin. However, bear in mind that waxing hurts and so is not suitable for sensitive parts.

Application of hair removal lotion is yet another commonly used method, and since its application is not complicated, you can do it on your own. It is pain-free but the effects don’t stay as long as those of waxing. There is also a danger of rashes developing on the skin as a result of the constituents present in the cream.

Individuals having unbalanced hair growth can choose to have hair taken from higher hair growth areas and get hair transplant done in parts with lesser growth. Such a process is usually complicated and should be avoided if possible.

The last method, also the costliest,, is laser hair removal treatment. The main advantage of laser treatment is its permanent results, but in order to avoid marks or other accidents, it should only be undertaken by trained specialists.