For many women, tackling the chore of removing unwanted body hair day after day is tedious and time consuming. Because hair growth is a genetic trait, there is not much that women can do to actually prevent hair growth. The first step to effectively get relief from a hairy situation is to consult with your doctor and then follow the removal treatment that you agree is best for you.
Seek Medical Advice
It is best to seek medical advice to determine what is causing the unwanted hair growth. As women age, their bodies begin to produce less estrogen and more male hormones, called androgens. A condition called hirsutism may develop from this hormonal imbalance, and one of the side effects is excessive hair growth.
Tweezing and Waxing
These are both very cost-effective ways to remove the hair quickly. You can purchase tweezers and waxing kits at any local drug store. These methods work well for removing small amounts of body hair, and you will get the best results if the body hair removal is done by a professional cosmetologist. If these methods are performed incorrectly, however, they may damage your skin and hair follicles.
Depilatories
A depilatory is a body hair remover that can be used at home. Depilatories uses chemical ingredients such as sodium calcium, titanium dioxide and calcium thioglycolate to melt the hair follicle. To use these products, you spread the product on the area from which you want the hair removed, leave it on for five to 15 minutes and then wash it off. These depilatories only remove hair on the surface and the hair growth will return three to five days later.
Laser Hair Removal
The American Academy of Dermatology states that laser hair removal is efficient and cost effective because a large area of skin can be treated at one time. A dermatologist must consider many factors when determining if a patient is a good candidate for laser hair removal. The dermatologist will evaluate medical history, the patient's skin tone and area and thickness of the hair. Depending on the amount of hair, there can be as many as three treatments done to permanently remove the hair in one particular area, and the treatments can be four to six weeks apart.
Electrolysis
A permanent form of body hair removal for women, electrolysis treatments employ electrical epilation. This consists of a needle inserted into the hair follicle and an electrical current is administered to the area, which zaps the hair. Because this procedure is painful and tedious, treating smaller areas such as the chin, upper lips, and cheek produces the best results. Some common side effects may be lightening and darkening of the skin.
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