If interested in getting rid of body hair, that too underarm hair removal, then there is a plethora of underarm hair removal methods to choose from. Be it a quick fix, such as shaving at home, or a more permanent solution, such as laser hair removal, each method comes with positives and also negatives.
Different hair removal methods do vary in their overall processes, time, cost, and expertise required. Methods for underarm hair removal are manifold.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal might result in permanent hair removal, but it is an expensive and potentially more painful procedure.
Epilation
This temporary hair removal method involves removing both the hair shaft and the hair root.
A major advantage of epilation is that it has lasting results. Its cons do include minor discomfort and also irritation, and broken shafts that cause ingrown hairs or even infections.
Waxing
Waxing can indeed be done on large or even small areas, and results can rather last for several weeks or perhaps longer. It can be done at home or even by a professional.
Threading
Threading is indeed a precise method to remove hair, and few people prefer it to wax due to the oils often used in waxing can cause breakdowns or even irritation.
The results can indeed last several weeks, and it does not cause much irritation.
It is time-consuming and, if done incorrectly, can cause micro-tears on account of friction from the cotton threads on one’s dry skin.
Sugaring
Sugaring is indeed similar to waxing.
Sugaring also makes use of more natural ingredients instead of chemicals, thus making it a preferable option for few people.
It is supposed to be less painful than waxing; yet, both methods rip hair out of the follicle and cause some pain.
Shaving
Shaving does get rid of hair at the skin surface level by making use of a razor or blade to cut the hair. A depilation method, shaving does not remove the hairs entirely, it just cuts them so they are not all that visible.
Shaving is the most commonly utilized method of hair removal, as it is inexpensive, convenient, and also fast. It can be done on large areas of hair and is also easy to learn. It is indeed often less painful than waxing, etc.
The most notable con of shaving is no doubt its transient effect, with hair regrowing soon. It can also cause hair to rather grow back with blunt tips. If using the wrong tools, like a dull blade or not enough gel, it can cause skin irritation, nicks, and cuts, as well as other potential infections.
Intense Pulsed Light
Intense pulsed light (IPL) happens to be a light device that uses a flash lamp to emit a broad wavelength of light and is different from a laser, which by definition, emits a single wavelength of light. The wide spectrum of light an IPL emits does make it more versatile, thus allowing it to target a variety of skin issues, such as redness, pigmentation, sun spots and freckles, and also unwanted hair.
This is not a hair removal method that can be done at home. The person has to see a professional, which can be costly. It is cheaper than laser hair removal, but more sessions are required to achieve results.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis is indeed a procedure that destroys the hair follicle.
Electrolysis can lead to permanent hair removal after just one treatment. This would mean follow-up sessions and maintenance will not be required.
It cannot be done at home and is usually performed by an electrologist, which can be expensive. It is also time-consuming.
Depilatories
Chemical depilatories are often available in the form of topical cream or lotion. They penetrate and also affect the hair follicle, but they do not get to the roots of the hair.
Depilatories can be used at home and are also simple, fast, and inexpensive. Applying depilatories can be messy and smell.
Conclusion
Knowing the pros and cons of underarm hair removal methods helps.