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| A little facial hair is more common for women than you think, but it has to go for prom night. You also want to have the smoothest legs and get rid of any unwanted hair for the big evening in your new dress. Before removing any hair, you might want to know about the different types of hair on a woman's body. Keratin is the hard protein found in our nails and our hair follicles. The hair on our bodies is made up of vellus hair and terminal hair. Vellus us the soft, fine hair that is found on the chest, back and facial regions. Some women have darker vellus hairs that are more noticeable. Terminal hair is the dark, coarse and long hair that grows from our heads and eventually our armpits and pubic areas. Some hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome can cause excess hair growth and darker hairs to grow on unwanted places. There are several different ways to remove hair for prom night. The most traditional form of hair removal is shaving. All you need is a razor and shaving cream or gel. This is something you can do at home and at your own pace. Remember to only shave your legs, underarms and bikini area. Do not attempt to shave your face because whatever grows back will be darker and coarser than it was before. The only downside about shaving is that it only lasts one to three days. You may also experience razor burn, bumps or ingrown hairs. You can avoid these things by exfoliating your skin with a loofah before you shave to remove any dead skin cells. The next least painful form of hair removal is plucking. This works best on small areas such as the eyebrows. All you need are tweezers and the hair is usually gone for about three to eight weeks. Take your time plucking to avoid ingrown hairs or over-plucking. A depilatory is a cream that can also remove unwanted hair from the skin's surface. It dissolves the protein structure in the hair so that you can just wash it away. Depilatories are great because the hair is usually gone from several days to two weeks and it works quickly. You can also buy them at any drug store or grocery store. On the other hand, they can be messy, give off a really bad smell and can cause allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin. Be sure to read the product information very carefully before using any depilatory product. One of the long-lasting forms of hair removal is waxing. It lasts for three to six weeks and you can do this at home with a waxing kit or find this service at most salons or spas. Usually a sticky wax is spread along the area where the hair is growing. Some salons are using a hard wax that hardens as it cools on the skin then can be quickly pulled off. This usually works better than the wax that is removed with a cloth strip. It can also be less painful. The only serious drawback of waxing in general is the pain. The good thing is that it only lasts for a second. There may also be inflammation or redness in the waxed area, but it will go away in only a few hours. People with medical conditions such as diabetes should avoid waxing and others that are taking acne medications should consult a physician before waxing to be oriented on the pain or cause of infection. If you are ready to get rid of your body hair permanently, there are some other options. Electrolysis is a professional procedure that kills the hair follicle. The process takes several hours, depending on the size of the area and is extremely expensive. There is also laser hair removal that lasts about six months. A laser stops the growth of the individual hairs, but can treat large areas of hair at a time. This is another expensive form of hair removal, costing around $500 for one session. Now that you know the ups and downs of hair removal, you can have a better idea of which method works best for you! |
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The best way to remove unwanted hair is going to your local nail salon. I get my brows waxed for $10, it's professionals and in my opinion its much better then doing it by yourself