Some like keeping body hair and some don’t. This list is for those who like keeping it squeaky clean when it comes to body hair. With many options like sugaring, waxing, and shaving available to those who want to do it at home, here’s us taking a look at what works best for which skin type.
A little DIY with lemon juice, hot water and sugar makes for a perfect sugaring mix which when applied to body and taken off in the opposite direction of hair leaves skin perfectly exfoliated and clean, just like a face facial. What’s great is that not only does it remove hair immediately, but also stunts its regrowth over time.
They’re messy so you need a bathroom for using this. It’s easy to use a depilatory cream but it doesn’t last long and you can expect hair to come back in two-three days. It’s important to always patch test before using it.
They’re painful to begin with but have amazing results because it removed hair from its follicle and will take a month to come back. So start with a place that is less sensitive than others like calves. Also, you must exfoliate before epilating.
Shaving is cheap, easy and needs no expertise but also doesn’t last long. The hair will come back within a day or two and will be coarse. If you like shaving because of how easy it is, always wet your hair and use a shaving gel so that the razor glides on the skin.
This is easily the most hot-selling type of hair removal method. They last long and hair doesn’t come back for a month plus it leaves the skin smooth and soft. It’s best done by an expert, especially for sensitive areas. Exfoliate the night before your waxing appointment. However, waxing is painful because it removes hair from the roots.
This is an emerging trend among those who like to have salon-like experiences at home. IPL or Intense Pulse Light works anywhere on the body and it works by targeting the melanin in the hair in contrast to the melanin in the skin. Just place the machine in the target area and let the lights do their thing. IPl lasts for long.