History of Body Hair Removal

'Permament' routines look to remove unwanted hair permanently. Sometimes these procedures are only semi-permanent and require the process to be repeated once more. Non permanent hair removal procedures work for short periods of time and are contingent on the body's normal hair growth cycle.

 Many females handle hair removal as part of their daily routine. Ladies shave their armpits and legs, form their eyebrows, and have their pubic hairs groomed or removed to take advantage of today's fashions. Men to a lesser degree also shave their body hair for cosmetic effect, and virtually all males shave their beards unless they are intentionally growing it out as a beard, goatee, or moustache. And do not forget that there are medical reasons for getting rid of hair and sometimes hard to understand 'because I felt like it' reasons also.

Electrolysis is a standard treatment that treats each hair follicle individually by inserting a needle into the follicle of the hair and applying an electric charge. This process can spread over months dependent upon the dimension of the area where treatments are being applied. This process can be very uncomfortable, and there can be side effects that can include the possibility of scaring and infection. Expenditures for this treatment can be as high as $1,000 to $3,000 for body hair removal, the legs or pubic area.

Laser hair removal is an FDA approved procedure that requires it to be administered by a highly trained and certified medical professional. When you are undergoing this procedure, a small laser beam is utilized to eliminate the hair follicles. The treatment is a relatively painless procedure that is most effective on those who have a light complexion and a dark colored hair. Deeply tanned individuals should not use this treatment. Expenses are about $1,000 for the removal of facial hair, and a range from $2,000 to $3,000 for removal of unwanted hair from the pubic area or legs.

A more advanced laser treatment, this FDA approved Pulsed Laser procedure employs a pulsed light beam to eradicate the follicles of the hair. This method is especially effective for getting rid of hair from the very sensitive underarm area and the bikini zone. This advanced procedure eliminates any restrictions regarding skin tone, tanning, or hair color. Expect to pay from $500 to $2,000 and up, based upon which area of the body is treated.

Temporary removal of unwanted hair methods include a wide variety of hair removal creams, shaving, pulling, waxing, and more exotic routines. What a dichotomy. While it seems like half the adults are committing billions of dollars to foster new hair, make it shiny and soft, or have it cut that special way, the rest of us are laying out our dollars attempting to get rid of it!