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.