Because of recent trends, men from all backgrounds, ages and professions desire to remove unwanted body hair, according to AskMen.com. The best hair removal products, as recommended by AskMen.com, remove the hair from its root or trim it closely, sometimes providing a long-term solution to hair removal. Choose the best product based on your comfort level and skin sensitivity.
Waxing
To eliminate hair by waxing, hot wax is spread over the area where hair is to be removed. A cloth strip is placed over the wax and then quickly removed, ripping the hair out by its root. The results produce smooth skin that lasts three to six weeks. Often hair regrowth after waxing appears lighter and less noticeable than hair that grows back after shaving. This procedure, which is recommended for men by AskMen.com, may be completed at home with a waxing kit--available at drugstores--or by a salon professional. Using a salon professional may produce better results; they are trained to know how to apply wax properly. Waxing is best for eyebrows, legs, back, neck, chest, genitals, toes and knuckles. Some men may experience redness or bumps after waxing.
Depilatory Creams
Depilatories are creams that react with the hairs' protein to dissolve the hairs and remove them from the skin, according to TeensHealth.org. Hair is simply washed or wiped away after you apply the depilatory cream and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Purchase depilatories at drugstores; they're inexpensive and work quickly. Primarily use depilatories on legs and underarms. Read the directions carefully before deciding whether it is safe to use on the face. Depilatory chemicals may cause an allergic reaction on sensitive skin. Results typically last for several days or up to two weeks.
Electric Trimmers
While electric trimmers provide a shorter lasting remedy to unwanted hair, they produce quick results with no pain and little cost; once you invest in a trimmer, you won't need to purchase anything else. Trimmers work by shaving the hair to a short length close to the skin. Use trimmers on ear and nose hair, pubic hair, arms, legs and the nape of the neck. Trimmers come in useful on areas where other hair removal products should not be used such as genitals and the face. Side effects to using trimmers include ingrown hairs and skin irritation.
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