Recipes hair removal (smooth hair) Smooth legs - this is not a dream!

It is time for short skirts and dresses, sun and love. And we women want to have beautiful smooth and delicate skin on our legs. But undesirable hairs can spoil everything. So what should I do?

First, we define the glory of "epilation" and "depilation." "Depilation" is the removal of the visible part of the hair, "hair removal" is a violation of the integrity of the hair bulb. Ways to get rid of unwanted hair a lot. You can do depilation yourself, but you can contact the services of specialists.

Shaver

This is the easiest way. How does it affect the hair:
Multiple application only stimulates hair growth, they become darker and tougher.

Application:
Everyone can use it, but it is worth remembering that depilation can be done only after a bath. You can only shave your hair against their growth. If you chose this method, use razors specially created for women. They are different in shape and material from masculine and contain strips of nutrients. To avoid cuts, use foam or shaving cream that softens and protects the skin.

Result:
The hair appears again after 2-3 days, and in some cases the next day, depending on the body.

Contraindications:
For the bikini zone is absolutely not suitable. Irritation can occur if you have tender and sensitive skin.

Depilatory creams

You have to be careful with this method. Preliminary check for a small area of ​​the skin for allergic reactions. It is better to buy famous brands, not cheap analogs.

How does it affect the hair:
Destroys the hair shaft chemically. The protein base of the hair is destroyed by the substances that make up the cream, and the hair is easily removed.

Application:
Usually, the cream is applied to the skin for 3-10 minutes (depending on the brand of cream). Then it is removed with a special spatula, and the rests are washed off with water.

Result:
The skin will be smooth for 5-7 days.

Contraindications:
This way you can not remove hair in the eyelids and eyebrows.

Wax strips

How does it affect the hair:
Already from the name it can be seen that this method is based on the use of wax. Wax weakens the hair follicle, grabs the hair and pulls it up with the root. The procedure can be painful.

Application:
Heat the strips between the palms or under hot water. Put on the body area and quickly remove the strip against hair growth.

Result:
The hairs will not bother you for 2-3 weeks. They become more rare if the procedure is applied regularly.

Contraindications:
You can not use those who have varicose veins, diabetes, moles, papillomas in the treated areas.

The following methods of depilation are carried out only in cosmetic and medical centers.

Electrolysis

This is a well-known and proven method of removing unwanted "vegetation."

How does it affect the hair:
The electrode is inserted into the hair follicle, and the current directly affects the hair growth zone. It takes from 5 to 10 procedures.

Application:
There are several ways of electroepilation:
Electrolysis - a DC low voltage current is used, which destroys the hair chemically by separating sodium hydroxide (alkali) around the needle. Less painful, but slow method.
Thermolysis is a method of thermal destruction of the hair follicle by a high-frequency electric current with a short duration of an electric pulse. For the procedure, about 30% of the hair is removed. Low effective for hair with a curved root.
Flash - use high-frequency thermolithic currents that operate for a thousandth of a second. The duration of exposure, as a rule, is less than the threshold of pain sensitivity, which means that this method can be considered painless.
Blend - the method is based on a combination of electrolysis and thermolysis. The effectiveness is 50%, good results in the case of a curved hair root.
The tweezers method - with the help of a tweezers-electrode, a high-frequency electric current passes through the hair to the follicle, which subsequently collapses. The effectiveness of the method is lower than that of the previous ones. But it is indispensable when removing hair on sensitive areas of the body (face, axillary cavities).

Result:
Correctly performed procedures are able to remove unwanted hairs for good.

Contraindications:
Suitable for removing any hairs, from light and thin to dark and thick.
During electrolysis, irritation can occur in the epilation zone.

Bioepilation

This procedure is based on the use of heated wax.

How does it affect the hair:
Wax envelops the hair, weakens it, and then, along with the hair wax is removed.

Application:
The procedure is carried out once a month, when the hair reaches a length of 0.5 cm. It is better to remove in the middle of the menstrual cycle, then the hair grows 30% slower.
Before applying bioepilation, the skin is prepared for the procedure: it is cleaned and disinfected. Then apply the wax, which is removed in the opposite direction with respect to the growth of the hair. After the procedure, apply a moisturizing, soothing, depending on the type of skin.

Result:
Usually the hair does not grow after the procedure for 3-6 weeks. With regular use, they become thin and light.

Contraindications:
Bioepilation is suitable for almost everyone. It is effective for removing hair on large areas of the body.

Laser Hair Removal

This epilation is based on the use of a special device - a neodymium laser. It emits narrow-beam light pulses that are absorbed by melanin cells.

How does it affect the hair:
A short pulse of infrared light enters the hair follicle and destroys its lower part - the blood vessels that feed the bulb. If the hair is in the growth phase, then it dies and never grows.

Application:
Expensive procedure, one procedure can not be dispensed with. Effective and painless enough.

Result:
The hair that was in the growth phase will never grow. A mature and old hair again grow back, you still need to do hair removal.

Contraindications:
After the procedure, you can not sunbathe for a week, because There is an increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light, and pigmented spots may appear.

Photoepilation

The safest and most modern method of hair removal.

How does it affect the hair:
Thermal radiation absorbed by the melanin of the hair causes heating of the hair shaft, follicular epithelium. This causes destruction of the cells responsible for hair growth.

Application:
Several procedures are performed after 1.5 - 2 months. Depending on the type of your skin and hair, you need 4-6 treatments.

Result:
After passing the full course, the hair disappears forever.

Contraindications:
This procedure can not be used until age 16, pregnant, those who have diabetes, who love intense sunbathing.