Hair removal is one of those things that no one likes to talk about, yet just about every woman has to deal with. Who wants to be covered in fur anyways? We have done our research on all the different types of hair removal processes out there- and today, we bring what we have learned to all of you!

Whether you are looking to remove the entire hair (epilation) or just remove the hair at the skin’s surface (depilation), there is definitely a hair removal method that is sure to suit your specific needs. It’s important to do your research to find the best hair removal treatment for you because certain skin features, medications, and lifestyle choices may result in adverse effects.

• Electrolysis
• + Kills the hair follicle using an electrical current.
• + Each hair follicle must be treated individually.
• + The most permanent method of hair removal.
•  Laser
• + Destroys hair follicles using light, which converts to heat.
• + Does not work well on blond hair and does not work at all on white hair.
• + Works best on people with light skin and dark hair.
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• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
• + Destroys hair follicles using xenon flash lamps that emit full spectrum light.
• + Uses a range of wavelength to target the melanin in the hair.
• + Treatment parameters can be adjusted for skin color and hair type.
• Threading
• + Removes hair at the root using a looped piece of thread.
• + Ideal for the upper lip, hairline, brows, and other parts of the face as threading works best on relatively flat surfaces.
• Waxing
• + Removes hair at the root often using strips.
• + Good for removing large amounts of hair at a time.
• + Available in traditional and sugar varieties and hot and cold temperatures.
• Epilator
•  + Removes hair at the root using an electrical device that grasps and pulls out multiple hairs simultaneously.
• + Available in coil spring, rotating disc, or tweezer type.
• Depilatory Cream
• + Removes hair at skin’s surface using chemicals to dissolve the hair.
• + Prescription creams available to inhibit hair growth.
• + Available in gel, roll-on, and other application methods.
• Shaving
• + Removes hair at the skin’s surface.
• + Available in traditional and electric varieties.
• + The most temporary method of hair removal.
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• Now, Let’s Talk About Hair Removal Myths & Misconceptions…
• + Hair will NOT grow back darker and thicker.
• + Electrolysis is the only hair removal method designated as permanent by the FDA.
• + Laser reduces the chance of getting ingrown hairs.
• + IPL uses a range of wavelengths while lasers use a specific infrared wavelength.
• + Tweezing (when done properly) lasts just as long as waxing.
• + Depilatory creams last a little longer than shaving, but do not remove the hair’s root.

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