There are only two methods of hair removal that can get rid of unwanted hair without it growing back. Both methods require the help of a professional, be it a dermatologist or electrologist. All other methods of hair removal won't provide the necessary results, since they only focus on removing the hair itself and do nothing to affect the growth process of the follicle.
Step 1
Talk to a dermatologist. Before having unwanted hair removed, discuss the options with a dermatologist. Even if you don't plan on having the hair removed by this medical professional, it's important that you understand the possible side effects of permanent hair removal.
Dermatologists are also able to determine which treatment is appropriate for your hair type, skin color and density of hair.
Step 2
Get rid unwanted hair with laser hair removal. The American Academy of Dermatology states that laser hair removal damages the follicle through the use of a low-level laser.
When the skin is exposed to the laser energy, it not only disintegrates the hair itself, but also penetrates the skin where it can be absorbed by the follicle. This increases its core temperature and damages its structure so the follicle will no longer produce hair.
Step 3
Try electrolysis. This is another method of permanent hair removal recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. With this procedure, the follicle is treated directly. A needle is inserted into the follicle and administered an electric spark. This essentially burns out the follicle so that it will no longer produce hair.
Step 4
Use at-home electrolysis kits with caution. There's no real assurance that an at-home electrolysis kit will provide permanent hair removal, warns hairfacts.com. You need to actually penetrate the follicle to administer a shock similar to professional devices. Many at-home kits are not equipped with a proper needle or probe to do this.
If the kit does have a needle, there's no training to ensure you're using the device properly, so there's a greater chance that the follicle will remain undamaged, and thereby will continue producing hair.
You may also permanently damage or scar the skin by using an improper technique.
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