Hair removal : today there are many methods, more or less painful and practical, to get rid of the much hated hair. Some, such as laser, pulsed light and electrocoagulation, which give definitive results, are not recommended during the summer months because they risk leaving stains and marks on tanned skin, but to have perfect legs, armpits and bikini line for the summer there are many last minute treatments available.
In fact, the best time to undergo laser or pulsed light sessions is the winter or spring months, because it is necessary to wait at least a month before exposing yourself to the sun’s rays.
Most Italian women resort to hair removal to always have smooth and beautiful skin, and then the only question left is: which type of hair removal to choose? Regrowth speed, costs, practicality and side effects vary from method to method: Melarossa helps you choose the one that is best for you and the result you want to achieve.
Hair Removal: How to Avoid Ingrown Hairs
Between waxing sessions, moisturize your skin daily with a body cream and use an exfoliant – black soap is ideal – once or twice a week.
Your skin will be softer, smoother and free of dead cells with a “grainy” effect. Hair regrowth will be slowed down, you will avoid ingrown hairs and even the next hair removal will be easier.
Do a pre-waxing treatment
Also, before hair removal, take a warm bath and use a pre-depilatory cream , which thanks to its emollient properties prepares the skin for hair removal.
Get into the habit of exfoliating your skin , with scrubs or special horsehair gloves: this will make hair removal easier by bringing to the surface any hair that may remain under the skin and helping you prevent ingrown hairs. Once you have prepared your legs, evaluate the various hair removal methods and choose the one that seems most suitable for you.
Hair removal: razor
Choose this method only if you are pressed for time or cannot use depilatory creams and waxes . It is usually preferred for the armpits and bikini area , which are often too sensitive to be subjected to the trauma of wax tearing.
Hair regrowth times are very rapid , because the hair is cut and the hair follicle remains intact.
Always use a clean razor , rinse it with hot water before and after each use. Always use a personal razor and never a men’s razor : men’s razors are not designed for the delicacy of the areas most often treated by the razor.
There are those specifically for female hair removal on the market , which generally have curved and flexible blades, suitable for hair removal of the armpits and groin. There are also latest generation razors with a specific soap for hair removal integrated. This is a very practical and delicate tool compared to classic razors.
How to use
Prepare the area to be treated by washing it with warm water , spread a layer of depilatory foam or, at least, a layer of bubble bath, never exceeding half a centimeter in thickness . Keep the skin as taut as possible and pass the razor in the opposite direction to that of hair growth .
In fact, shaving against the grain makes it easier because the hair is lifted and then cut, allowing the blade to go deeper.
Shaving is not recommended for delicate areas such as the groin ; the skin in these areas is very thin and delicate and there is a risk of irritation and ingrown hairs. As we have already advised, use this method only when you have no alternatives.
Hair Removal: Depilatory Creams and Soaps
If you choose depilatory cream, the basic step is essential, that is, testing the product on a small part of the area to be treated at least 24 hours before hair removal. This precaution is to ensure that you do not have any unpleasant surprises due to allergic reactions to the cream.
The main component of this type of product is thioglycolic acid , an element that in addition to weakening the keratin present in the hair can also create serious irritation to the skin.
For this reason, we recommend that you apply the product wearing gloves : this helps protect your hands and nails.
How to use them
The methods of use vary from cream to cream . Almost all are usually sold with a spatula for application and, respecting the application times, you will have a painless hair removal, which will however last a few days. Use the same spatula to remove the product and then rinse the treated area well to eliminate any residues.
Waxing
Waxing is painful, especially if done by inexperienced hands, but it also has many advantages: it effectively removes hair, which thins out as you perform the treatments, it can be done at home or in a salon, and it has an excellent quality/price ratio.
Typically, it lasts 3 weeks . There is both the cold wax method (the most suitable for those with a rather low pain threshold) or the hot wax method (the most effective if you do not have capillary problems).
Tip: Whatever your choice, especially in summer, waxing can cause sunburn and sunspots , especially if you expose yourself to the sun immediately after waxing.
How to use
Spread the product following the direction of hair growth , for example from top to bottom for the legs. Place the strips of fabric on top of the still hot wax and make sure they have adhered well, spreading them with your hands.
Hold the skin taut with your free hand and pull the strips off with a firm tug against the grain. Repeat over the entire area to be treated.
Also very common is the use of depilatory strips , which are easier and quicker to use, although sometimes less precise. They are attached in pairs, rubbed between the hands to warm them, then separated and used like any other depilatory wax.
