Body hair prevents the skin from dirt, pigmentation and various contagious skin allergies. However, due to hormonal imbalance, many people may have dark coarse hair that affects their aesthetics. For such people along with males and females for grooming purposes body hair becomes one of the major concerns. So they begin searching for techniques of unwanted hair removal techniques.

Regarding this concern of people, this article is based on insights taken from skin experts of laser hair removal in Bangalore, at Charma Clinic. The expert will share in detail about six ways for unwanted hair removal. So continue reading to get ideas on how to remove unwanted hair.

Areas where Unwanted Hair Appear in Body:

Before presenting the concerned techniques, you should know which body part is affected and from where unwanted hairs may come, which are following given below:

  • Facial hairs like upper lips, forehead, sideways of the cheeks especially of female faces.
  • Hairs grow on many arms and legs.
  • Hair growth of chest, back and pubic areas.

Popular Techniques for Laser Hair Removal:

To remove the unwanted hairs of any body part are below mentioned techniques are quite popular:

1. Shaving: Shaving is one of the most common and readily accessible methods for removing unwanted body hair. To consider this technique one needs a razor and some shaving cream or gel. Benefits of considering shaving are as follows:

Advantages of Shaving:

  • It is quick and easy.
  • It can be done at home.
  • It provides smooth skin instantly.

Considerations to be taken care of before Shaving:

  • Hair regrowth occurs quite fast, often in a day or two.
  • Incorrect shaving can lead to razor burn and ingrown hairs.
  • It causes irritation on the skin due to regular shaving.

For one to get the full benefits of shaving, one must use a clean and sharp razor, apply shaving cream that is moisturizing, and shave in the direction of hair growth to avoid irritation.

2. Waxing: Waxing is one of the commonest hair removal methods used on large areas like the legs and back. This method involves applying hot or cold wax to the skin, then allowing it to dry up before rapidly peeling it off together with all the attached hairs.

Advantages of Waxing:

  • It lasts for a few weeks.
  • Hair may become finer and sparser over time.
  • Hair grows more slowly than shaving.

Considerations to be taken care of before undergoing Waxing:

  • It will hurt on the pain tolerance level, but not a problem to others anyway.
  • Waxing requires you to seek it from an expert in doing it to obtain perfect results.
  • It is contraindicated for use among individuals diagnosed with certain forms of skin ailments or those undergoing particular prescriptions.

There is an over the counter kind of waxing kit. A person can have it used within the confines of one's household, but generally speaking, visiting a salon is advised to ensure proper doing of the process and also prevention from potential complications

3. Depilatory creams: Depilatory creams also called hair removal creams, contain chemicals that break the hair structure, easily wipe or rinse off.

Benefits of Depilatory Creams:

  • It is painless as compared to waxing and epilating.
  • Generally applied almost all around the body.
  • This might last longer than in the case of shaving.

Drawbacks of applying Depilatory Creams:

  • Some people may be prone to skin sensitivity or allergy to the substances.
  • Results take between a few days to one week, and sometimes the length can vary.
  • Do not apply on the face and genitals
  • One should pay much attention to the instructions for application; this way, irritation of the skin would be avoided, which would include conducting a patch test before application and not letting the cream sit on the skin any longer than it should for a recommended period.

4. Laser Hair Removal in Bangalore: This is a permanent hair removal technique. 

How it works: The equipment employs laser technology to target your hair follicles, damaging and stopping future hair from growing.

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal: 

  • This means permanent or long-lasting results.
  • It is most effectively applied on most body parts
  • Laser light minimizes periodic maintenance

Considerations to be taken care of before undergoing laser hair removal:

  • More than one session is usually required to achieve the best results.
  • Not effective on light hair or grey hair.
  • May cause temporary redness or irritation after every session.
  • Laser hair removal must be performed under the care of a licensed skin care professional or dermatologist  to ensure safety and efficacy. Be patient and persistent with the sessions for the desired result.
  • Electrolysis: Another permanent hair removal technique is electrology. Here, a small electric current is used on each hair follicle in an attempt to destroy it.

Benefits of Electrolysis:

  • It is also a permanent hair removal method.
  • Suitable for all hair colors and skin types.
  • Electrolysis is accurate and efficient.

Factors to Consider while undergoing the treatment:

  • Electrolysis can be lengthy, requiring multiple sessions
  • It is painful, with some soreness during the procedure
  • To be done by a professional and licensed electrologist.

For individuals who desire to permanently get rid of unwanted hair, electrolysis provides a permanent alternative though it may be longer and more costly than some other procedures.

5. Epilation: Epilation is a technique where an epilator device is used to destroy hair at the root by using small rotating tweezers to grab and pull out the hair.

Benefits of Epilation:

  • The treatment results are excellent.
  • This can be used for other body parts.
  • One's hair grows back lighter days after using this method.

Considerations to keep in mind before undergoing the treatment:

  • This method is sore when applied for the first time.
  • It causes hairs to grow in case of the tool's poor performance.
  • It must often be repeated.

There are various forms of epilators, there hand held epilators, epilating attachment, for electric shaver it's essential to exfoliate your skin often to avoid having ingrown hair through this technique.

Consult the Best Dermatologist for more details!

If a person is dealing with unwanted hair, it can be hormonal or sometimes due to genetics and can be managed permanently with laser hair removal. Dr. Rajdeep Mysore, an acclaimed dermatologist, to whom one can consult to receive best laser treatment for hair removal. He has advanced technology and lasers to manage the issue. He is an expert dermatologist who also offers best acne, pigmentation, eczema, anti aging and hair loss treatment in Bangalore. He will check up the condition of the scalp and prescribe treatment for managing the issues. For hair loss he offers several dermatological treatments, including GFC, low-level laser therapy, microblading treatment, hair transplant, and scalp micropigmentation at Charma Clinic if the above does not work.