Male Hair Removal: Learn About All Types
05 de February de 2021The male hair removal is generally very complicated to do, for various reasons, such as the amount of hair and how quickly they grow back. Another very recurring problem is the difficulties of the procedures. Epilation is very common for women, but men still lack information and are lost when choosing the best procedure.
There are several techniques that can be used by men to perform hair removal, such as: wax, depilatory creams, laser, razor and machines for hair removal.
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Thus, we created this article with the different types of male hair removal, citing its advantages and disadvantages. So come on guys!
Wax
Waxing, everyone knows, consists of removing hair through a layer of melted wax, which is applied to the skin. After the wax cools, it adheres to all the hair, after that step it is pulled quickly in order to remove all the threads.
Advantages: Removes hairs to the root, making them slow to return. This hair removal lasts 2 to 4 weeks. If used frequently the hairs will take longer and longer to return.
Disadvantages: Hair removal is very painful, and often causes skin irritation.
Waxing should not be performed on private parts. Whenever you do it, trim the hairs in the area so they don’t get too big and disrupt the procedure. Don’t forget to clean the area well.
Shaving cream
Depilatory creams are very practical, as you just need to apply the cream in the desired region and wait between 5 to 10 minutes and then remove the hair with a sponge or a spatula. The creams act as a blade, the substances contained in it destroy the strands, causing them to fall through the base.
Advantages: Easy to use and does not cause any pain in hair removal.
Disadvantages: Hair returns very quickly, about 1 week. The product often causes irritation and burning on the skin, if it stays for longer than indicated on the packaging.
Blade
The razor is the most known and oldest type of hair removal we have, it is very suitable for areas that have little hair.
Advantages: It is quick to perform, so it is ideal when you want a faster epilation. It has no pain and can be done in any region.
Disadvantages: It can cause cuts and bruises on the skin, besides causing a lot of irritation and ingrown hairs.
For a perfect epilation, it is recommended that it is done with wet or damp skin. Don’t forget to use depilatory creams and gels to soften hair and open pores.
Today there are also devices for hair removal, they adapt better to body curves avoiding injuries and cuts.
Laser waxing
Excellent procedure that attacks the hairs by the root, making them take a long time to return. If done in the right way, respecting the correct periodicity, it becomes final in about 10 sessions. Laser hair removal should be done in specialized clinics, as you need the right equipment and trained professionals for a perfect and safe hair removal.
Advantages: Eliminates hairs at the root, preventing them from coming back quickly. Hairs take 30 days on average to appear again. And it is still the only procedure that can end hair permanently.
Disadvantages: Painful procedure, causing a burning sensation during the procedure. It causes irritation right after the session. It may not work very well with light hair and darker skin. And it is still an expensive method in Brazil.
For the epilation session, the hair should be trimmed 3 days before with a razor or machine. Avoid exposure to the sun during treatment.
Machine
The epilation machine trims the hair in a similar way with the razor, cuts them to the skin. The machine must be used with dry skin.
Advantages: Fast, practical and painless hair removal. It does not clog the hair and does not irritate the skin.
Disadvantages: It does not trim the hairs properly, and they grow back very quickly.
There are some devices that pull hair instead of cutting, with the use of hair the hair takes longer to grow, and the procedure is more painful and can cause irritation.