Facial Hair Removal for Women

Bikini waxing for women is especially popular in the summer.  Another favorite time for women to start bikini waxing is when they are planning on going on vacation.  The length of time between necessary applications is the main advantage to waxing the bikini area but also considered is the stubble free appearance that lends a cleaner, smoother appearance.  Hair removal in the bikini area is a personal decision based on your preference.  However there are several types of bikini wax that can be chosen depending on what you prefer.  Before waxing, you should know what types are available and how they are accomplished so you can make an informed decision.

Bikini waxing can be done in either a salon by an esthetician or at home.  At home bikini waxing can be accomplished with a little practice and know how.  However, some women opt to go to a salon for bikini waxing because it can sometimes be difficult to apply and remove the wax properly in that area.  You may need to contort into uncomfortable positions and it may be difficult to get to the area fully for the most effective hair removal.  If you opt for in home waxing, practice makes perfect.  You may need to experiment a bit before you come up with the best technique that works for you.

A spa bikini wax is easy, inexpensive and done by a professional.  It is a bit invasive because you are waxing an intimate area, but the professionals have seen it all and they will be discreet and put you at ease.  It is also a lot easier and faster to get it done professionally.  You will be assured of a clean waxing with as little pain as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

The lasers used for laser hair removal developed from a theory instituted by the Nobel prize-winning physicists Albert Einstein and Max Planck.   This theory, first introduced in the 1920s, defined stimulated emission, or laser.  The word laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.  However, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the first true laser was built and patented by Gordon Gould, an American physicist.

Laser hair removal devices of the 1960s sent out a continuous wavelength which caused damage to the surrounding skin tissue. In the late 1960s, Dr. Leon Goldman was the first to begin testing a ruby laser for hair removal.  It was also in this time frame that the Q switch with developed for use with a laser.  With the development of the Q switch it was possible to control the energy of the laser beam to be sent to out in controlled pulses.  The Q switch worked much in the same way as a camera shutter.

Early devices for laser hair removal proved to be ineffective. In order to remove the hair follicle, there was severe damage to the surrounding skin area. The ruby laser, as well as the argon laser, are no longer used for laser hair removal. Read the rest of this entry »

Although waxing is a highly effective form of hair removal, some people are hesitant to get it done because of the possible side effects that may occur.  Redness of the skin, irritation and bumps are common ill effects that may occur immediately following waxing.  However, these symptoms usually dissipate after a few hours up to a few days.  However, as the hair begins to grow back, some people may experience ingrown hairs.  This can cause unsightly red bumps and discomfort.  An ingrown hair also has the chance of getting infected which can cause even more problems and an unattractive appearance.

However, the good news about waxing and ingrown hairs is that the more often you wax, the less of a tendency you will have of getting ingrown hairs.  Your skin gets used to the waxing process and there is a tolerance built up for the pain and for skin issues.  Plus, over time the hair follicles will weaken making the hair easier to remove.  It will also start to come in after longer periods and come in finer.  So, the chances of ingrown hairs and other skin issues caused by waxing will diminish with time.

When starting out, though or for those who have occasional ingrown hairs, there are ways to decrease the risk.  First, the best way to deal with ingrown hairs is to prevent them from happening in the first place.  With proper hair removal techniques, the chances of ingrown hairs lessen significantly.  For home hair removal, if you continually get ingrown hairs, you may want to try using a professional esthetician for awhile.  If you find that with professional services you get fewer ingrown hairs, it may be the technique you are using. Read the rest of this entry »