Mico The Freako asked:


I just bought my first epilator and read some of the reviews on it. Some of them said that it hurt a lot. I was just wondering if there was someone that could who knew of any product or technique to make the whole process less painful.

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Prisoner of Love asked:


Or will it be too painful?

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CD Mohatta asked:


One of the easiest methods of hair removal is application of a cream or gel and wiping it off after some time to see the skin free of all unwanted hair. Depilatories are chemical based formulations that dissolve the keratin in the hair by breaking the disulfide bond. The hair weakens from the surface and can be easily wiped clean.

Depilatories are chemical based, so you will be looking for any allergic reactions. Read the instructions carefully before using the product and test it. put a small spot and wash it off after the given time. Wait for any reaction on that spot for a day and if you see no reaction on your skin, use it. Again be careful that depilatories are formulated in different strengths. You must not use high strength products on your face without reading the instructions clearly. One advantage of depilatories is that it can remove very coarse hair without much trouble. But since the hair is removed from the skin surface and not from the hair shaft, this method is very temporary. The hair grows back in very few days.

After applying the depilatory on your skin remove it in the given time or when your skin begins stinging. As the chemical dissolves the hair, it may also be hurting the skin. Don’t forget to remove the product in the given time. If you begin feeling irritation after using depilatory, ask your doctor for a prescription cream to be used before applying depilatory. Your doctor may prescribe a very low strength steroid cream for that. If you have any skin problem, it is best to consult your doctor before using depilatory. A cheap and convenient way to remove hair, depilatory is surely a friend of those who are looking for hair removal.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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Michael Russell asked:


Most societies have ideas about what sorts of body hair are appropriate and desired and which are not. In the United States, we are trained from a young age to think that hair on certain body parts is disgusting and unnatural. And, sometimes, even beyond this cultural taboo, a person finds a need for hair removal. For instance, swimmers and other athletes find it improves their performance.

For whatever reason you want to get rid of hair, hair removal is a tedious and, often expensive, part of our lives.

And, as with other things, such as weight loss, there are those who would take advantage of our disgust for body hair and our desire to make things quick and easy.

Because of this, there are many products on the market that profess to be the last and greatest answer for hair removal. Quite often, they also claim to be permanent, or just about permanent.

Unfortunately, quite a few of these do not live up to their claims.

While some are already banned in the United States (x-ray therapy) and others are still experimental and not necessarily safe (photodynamic therapy…similar to the idea of chemotherapy, which also can result in hair loss), there are many that are still being sold to an unsuspecting public.

For instance, non-prescription topical ointments that claim to be “hair growth inhibitors” or “hair retardants”. These products say they will slow down the growth of hair where they are applied or stop it completely.

Truthfully, there is no scientific fact to back up these supposed results. (The only one that has been shown to work in, some people, is the prescription ointment Vaniqa.) In addition, many people have come forward with complaints that some of these products have actually harmed them, including 2nd degree chemical burns and the like.

Microwave hair removal is another product that makes untrue claims. It is a handheld device that supposedly delivers a selective pulse of microwaves that heat up the fat and water in your skin, causing permanent damage to the hair follicle, killing the hair and preventing it from growing again.

In reality, the device is not selective and so is also cooking skin cells and components needed for healthy skin and for proper functioning of the skin. While these devices have been approved for sale in the US, they have been explicitly said to be not approved for the face, as they can actually result in eye damage.

Electric tweezer products (also known as no-needle electrolysis or tweezer electrolysis) purport to be permanent, more effective than traditional electrolysis, painless and clinically proven.

This couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only are they more expensive (they are often sold as professional versions or touted to be on par with Laser and other more expensive options), they are also less likely to work.

The claim is that electricity travels down the hair to the root, killing it. This has not been clinically proven and, in fact, it has been shown that it is very unlikely that it’s possible for hair to carry enough current to even make it plausible.

Some methods truly work but not with the same results for every person. Laser and Flashlamp usually give a reduction of hair for some users. Electrolysis generally gives permanent removal for most users.

Vaniqa and prescription oral medications can give many users a lasting reduction in hair growth. But these methods are not permanent and require continuous use.

The non-permanent methods work well for most everyone and are usually less expensive, but they need to be done periodically. “Rubbing” the hair away with a rough surface may result in hair removal for a few days. Creams (depilatories) and shaving will also result in a few days or more of no hair.

The longer lasting, but still temporary methods are tweezing, sugaring, waxing and threading. These methods have the advantage of potentially lasting for several weeks. And many people find different ones less painful than others.

Hair removal is a tricky situation for many people. For the most part, you might only lose some money if you buy into some of the false promises out there. At the worst, you might wind up with permanent damage and scarring. If money is an object, your best bet is to stay with the tried and temporary options available. Find a product that works for you and stick with it.

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luckycharmsgurl asked:


I have heard that it’s less painful and more effective. I will be getting married soon in September, and I really want to get this done. But I don’t know where to go!! Any suggestions? Please help. Thank you so much.

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BellaCata asked:


I usually wax my eyebrows and upper lip to keep smooth, but have heard threading is less painful and less irritating to the skin. Is that true? How long does it take?

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Mike Jones asked:


Sugaring hair removal is a very popular, economical, safe, and convenient method of hair removal. Using natural ingredients sugaring hair removal is generally more kind to the skin.

However, each individual is different when it comes to hair texture, rate of growth, etc. so experimentation is needed to see if sugaring hair removal is a viable method for you.

Browse this frequently asked questions list to make an informed decision:

What is sugaring hair removal?

Using a technique which originated in Egypt, a paste made primarily of sugar is applied to the surface of the skin. The sugaring paste is then removed taking the hair along with it.

How does sugaring work?

The sugaring paste is warmed and then applied thinly to the skin in the direction of the hair growth. Reusable cotton strips are then pressed firmly onto the paste and then sharply pulled back thus removing the hair with the sugaring paste.

On what areas of the body can sugaring be used?

Practically all areas including:

eyebrows upper lip underarms legs arms stomach bikini line

Men have one exception – they cannot use sugaring on the beard due to a different hair root system.

How long before hair regrows after sugaring hair removal?

Generally sugaring hair removal lasts between 4 and 6 weeks depending on the level of hair growth. The hair is removed from the root. Repeated sugaring treatments can tend to weaken the hair so it becomes easier over time.

Is sugaring painful?

Some report a slight sting comparable to ripping a sticky tape from the skin. The skin may be red for a while after sugaring but this usually disappears within 24 hours.

Is sugaring hair removal safe?

Yes, the ingredients are all natural. Sugaring even has healing properties. Paste solutions which are purchased can also contain other ingredients such as citric acid and gum Arabic.

The citric acid is an astringent which can tighten the skin making hair removal easier and the gum Arabic gives a proper consistency to the paste making it easier to remove.

What are the differences between sugaring and waxing?

1. Wax adheres to the hair and the skin.
Sugaring paste adheres only to the hair so there is less discomfort.

2. Wax is applied either hot or cold (in precoated strips) to the skin.
Sugaring paste is used at room temperature or slightly warmed.

3. Wax often contains chemicals which can be a little hard on the skin if used repeatedly.
Sugaring paste is completely natural and gentle on the skin.

4. Wax can be messy to clean up due to the petroleum base.
Sugaring paste is easily cleaned up with water.

Browse the link in the resource box below for the latest in sugaring hair removal products and see if this is the ideal hair removal method you have been looking for.

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