Bikini Hair Removal Methods

Developing body hair is a natural part of the maturation process. The bikini line is an area of the body where this hair is commonly unwanted and hair removal is done to give the skin a smooth and clear appearance. There are hair removal methods that can be done from the home or in a professional facility.

Shaving

Shaving is one of the most common and cheapest ways to remove hair from the bikini area. Shaving cream is placed on the skin and fresh, new razor blades are used to shave the hair off. This procedure needs to be followed up every few days as stubble starts to grow.

Depilatories

Depilatories are creams that get applied to the skin. They soak into the hair follicles and attack a protein portion of hair called "keratin." The hairs die and they then get wiped off with a moist towel or cloth. These treatments generally last for a few days up to a couple weeks.

Wax

Waxing is a procedure that can be done with a home kit, or it can be done at a spa. Hot wax is melted and applied to the hair in the bikini area. A strong piece of cloth is then smoothed over top of it and pressed down. It then gets ripped off in a fast motion taking the wax and hair with it. After you get waxed, it can take three to six weeks before the hair starts to grow back.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a procedure done by a licensed clinician. A really small needle is sent into hair follicles. The tip of the needle receives an electrical current which zaps the hair follicle and causes the hair to die and fall out. This procedure takes several sessions and it can end up in permanent hair removal.

Laser

Laser hair removal is also done by a professional at a facility. A high-powered beam of pulsating light is sent into the skin and targets the dark pigment of hair called "melanin." When the hair follicles get hit with the beam, they die and hair ceases to grow anymore.