Hair Removal Product Comparison

If you worry about hair growth conditions or you just have normal hair growth in sites that take away from your appearance, there are many very effective hair removal choices available today. There are fundamentally two types of hair removal routines.

'Permament' processes look to eliminate unwanted hair for good. Sometimes these techniques can be semi-permanent and have to be repeated over time. Non permanent hair removal techniques are effective for for a limited time and are contingent on the body's normal hair growth cycle.

 A lot of women treat hair removal as part of their normal cosmetic routine. Women shave their legs and underarms, tweezer their eyebrows, and have pubic hair trimmed or removed to take advantage of today's designer fashions. Some men also shave some of their more hairy locations for cosmetic effect, and just about all males shave their facial hair unless they are intentionally growing a full beard, goatee, or moustache. Then there are always medical reasons for getting rid of hair and just plain old 'i just wanted to' reasons too.

Electrolysis is a standard treatment that treats each hair follicle separately by inserting a needle into the follicle of the hair and applying an electric charge. This treatment can spread over months dependent upon the location and size of the area where treatments are being applied. This process can be very uncomfortable, and there can be side effects that can include infection and scarring occasionally. Costs can run as high as $1,000 to $3,000 for the legs or pubic area.

Laser hair removal is an FDA approved process that requires it to be administered by a certified and licensed medical professional. During this procedure, a small laser beam is used to eradicate the hair follicles. The treatment is a relatively painless procedure that is most effective on persons who have light skin and a dark colored hair. People with a deep tan should not consider this procedure. Expect an outlay of about $1,000 for the removal of hair on the face, and anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 for removal of unwanted hair from the pubic area or legs.

Similar to the Laser treatment above, this FDA approved Pulsed Laser process utilizes a pulsed light beam to do away with the follicles of the hair. This newer procedure is highly effective for eliminating hair from the underarms and the bikini zone. There are no restrictions regarding skin tone, tanning, or hair color. Expect to pay from $500 to $2,000 and up, dependent upon which area of the body is treated.

Non permanent hair removal methods of unwanted hair include numbers of hair removal creams, shaving, plucking, waxing, and more unorthodox procedures. What a contrast of purpose. While millions of balding and hair thinning people are spending billions of dollars to foster new hair, make it soft and shiny, or have it cut just right, the rest of us are sending our dollars attempting to get rid of it!