All about men's hair removal
Among the representatives of the stronger sex, there are many who resort to the depilation procedure. The opinion that unwanted vegetation on the body is removed exclusively by women is erroneous. This procedure helps men to become more attractive, it is also resorted to for hygienic purposes.
Benefit and harm
Men's hair removal has both positive and negative sides. Among the advantages are:
- thinning hair, reducing their number;
- long lasting effect;
- perfect smoothness;
After using the machine, hair begins to grow much faster, while wax depilation inhibits its growth. In the second case, the hairs are removed along with the bulbs. After waxing, the skin remains smooth for about a month.
The disadvantage of male depilation is associated with the fact that it is a rather painful procedure. In representatives of the stronger sex, hair follicles lie deeper, they are tougher than in women, therefore it is more painful to remove them.
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Three methods are used to remove hair in men:
- waxing;
- sugar paste;
- chemical depilation.
Waxing up unwanted vegetation is one of the most popular types of hair removal. This procedure is called waxing. Hollywood hair removal with hot wax is especially popular. The effect lasts from 1 to 10 days.
The desired area is covered with melted wax in the direction of hair growth, and the product is removed in the opposite direction. At the end of the procedure, a damp cloth is used to remove residual wax and hair. The skin is treated with a lotion that has a calming effect. Unwanted vegetation on the body is also removed with the help of wax strips. You can get rid of hair by waxing both at home and in the salon.
When choosing the cold method, a completely ready-to-use bandage covered with a wax mass is used. This method is uneconomical and painful.
The hot method involves preheating and applying additional strips. The wax is applied to the desired area with a spatula and secured with a bandage. The high temperature makes the discomfort less pronounced. The advantages of wax depilation are the efficiency of its implementation, the minimum number of contraindications, and versatility. It is suitable for different types of hair, on different parts of the body.
Sugaring is called sugar depilation. This method of dealing with unwanted vegetation is chosen by representatives of the stronger sex, whose skin is sensitive and prone to allergic manifestations. The sugar substance is softened and heated, after which the desired area is covered with it. The principle is the same as with wax. It is important that the mixture penetrates to the roots. When preparing a sugar paste, take into account the stiffness of the hairs.
Such a composition, in addition to sugar, includes water and lemon juice. It is a natural remedy that can be used on a variety of hair types. It is universal, but due to pulling of hair with bulbs, the skin turns red, bruises can remain on it. The list of contraindications for this procedure includes: high blood sugar, fever, skin damage and disease. Chemical depilation is carried out using special gels and creams. With frequent use of such agents, hair follicles die off. This method may not work for men with allergies.
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Means for male depilation are quite varied, ointment, cream, paste are offered to choose from. The most popular depilatory is wax... Products from this line are produced for different types of skin and hair. For example, Aloe Vera wax has strong regenerating and anti-inflammatory effects. It is ideal for sensitive epidermis. Wax mass with seaweed is distinguished by increased adhesion and tonic effect. Depilflax's Ivory Wax removes coarse hairs, leaving the skin hydrated.
With the help of cream depilators, you can get rid of unwanted vegetation at home without pain. The disadvantage of this technique is a short-term effect that lasts only 5-6 days. Men who have previously used a razor for hair removal should pay attention to the hard paste Gerbere. Paste BeautyHall Sugar Paste can destroy hairs of any length, including ingrown hairs. GLORIA Paste is excellent for removing dark and rough vegetation. This product has a pleasant menthol aroma, does not spread.
How to properly depilate different zones?
Full body waxing is best done in a salon. But if there is a need for quick hair removal in certain areas, you can carry out the procedure at home. Legs, back, chest, armpits are depilated with the help of wax. Full depilation makes the skin smooth for several weeks, it is important to carry out this procedure correctly. After it, the hairline becomes less rigid, and its germination is not accompanied by itching.
Depilation is carried out in several stages, and the key of them is the preparation of the skin. Before the shugaring procedure, hygiene requirements must be observed. The skin is treated with a washcloth or scrub. Such a manipulation helps to slightly raise the hairs above the surface of the epidermis, which greatly simplifies their capture with the paste. The more effective the capture, the faster it will be able to remove excess vegetation. On the day of the shugaring procedure, you must refrain from using deodorants and creams, they worsen the adhesion of caramel to the hairline, complicate depilation.
Before removing hair, you must remove dirt and traces of sweat from the skin. Men are advised to shower a couple of hours before shugaring. Applying a scrub during the water treatment will leave the skin soft. Key stages of shugaring include:
- degreasing the epidermis;
- removal of excess moisture with talcum powder;
- applying sugar paste;
- depilation;
- elimination of residues;
- treatment of the epidermis with a sedative.
Excessive vegetation on the body is removed using manual, bandage and spatula techniques. Pain relievers such as lidocaine spray are used as needed. Let's consider how to depilate different parts of the body.
Nose
You can get rid of nose hair with a special cream. Before using it, be sure to read the instructions. The cream is applied in a thin layer to the areas where hairs grow and leave for about 5 minutes. After the specified time has elapsed, the treated areas are wiped with a napkin and washed with water. At the final stage, the epilated areas are lubricated with a wound healing cream.
The vegetation in the nose is also removed with the help of wax, preheating it and applying it to paper strips using an applicator.
Ears
Wax applications are also used to remove hair in the ears. It is advisable to carry out this procedure together so that the wax does not get into the depth of the ear canal. Remove the applique after hardening and cooling completely. In this way, the hairs are removed along with the roots, the effect lasts for about a month.
Faces
Facial hair removal, beard correction is a procedure familiar to every man. Electric razors and razors are used for this purpose. But before using them and after the end of the procedure, the skin is treated with special gels, creams and lotions in order to soothe it, remove hair more effectively, and reduce irritation.
Breasts
The vegetation in the chest area is removed with wax, sugar paste or chemicals. Features of the procedure depend on the chosen method. The main stages are standard:
- cleansing;
- applying depilatory products;
- skin treatment with soothing compounds.
Backs
The back is depilated according to the same principle as the chest. When choosing a means for depilation, if the procedure is carried out in the salon, the specialist takes into account the degree of thickness of the hairline, its rigidity. Depilation is performed in stages.
The condition of the skin and the likelihood of developing side effects are taken into account.
Underarms
Most men remove underarm hair with a razor. This is the fastest way to smooth underarms. You can also use wax, but in this case you will have to endure, since this procedure is very painful. Apply the wax substance with a spatula.
Bikini
Before depilation, the bikini area is treated with pain relief. After that, a special cream is applied for about an hour. If the hair in the groin is long, you can use a machine to eliminate it - to make an intimate haircut.
Feet
The vegetation on the legs is removed in the same way as on the back and chest. For this, wax is usually used. Many men prefer sugar paste because they do not tolerate pain well. Both sugaring and wax depilation allow you to make your legs smooth.
Care after the procedure
After the depilation procedure, it is advisable not to wet those areas from which hair was removed for several hours. On the first day after shugaring, excessive physical exertion should be excluded, they provoke sweating, which in turn leads to inflammation of the epidermis. For 3-5 days, it is recommended to exclude visits to the bath, solarium, bathing in hot water. It is necessary to wait until the irritation of the skin passes. Special lotions contribute to the healing of microcracks on the skin surface. A week after the procedure, the epidermis is cleaned with a scrub or a hard washcloth. In addition, beauticians advise the use of anti-ingrown hair products and creams that inhibit hair growth.
Depilation is an effective way to make your skin smooth for a fairly long time. Many men have already tried this procedure and were satisfied with the result.