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Stubble Trouble: Hair removal options Feel the Touchthese days are almost as varied as the types of hair growing on your body. But not all of these options are bestforyou. Before you try something new, consult this checklist of the most common types of hair removal.

Shaving: The quickest and easiest way to remove unwanted body hair. You already know to wash first, and then apply a shaving foam or gel. When you're finished, apply a soothing moisturizer such as Vaseline Intesive Care with aloe vera extract.

Tweezing: Slant-edged tweezers and a magnifying mirror are all you need to pluck unwanted hair. A good option for small areas such as eye-brows, but tweeze sparingly; eyebrow hair is slowtogrowback.

Threading: Quick methods of pulling hair out - if you have the expertise. Can be painful, but the process gets over in a matter of minutes, ideal for small areas like upper lip, chin, eyebrows.



Waxing: It isn't as quick or as painless as shaving, butFeel the Touch depending on your hairtype, results usually last from 2 to 6 weeks. Working with wax can be difficult, so ^ ideally have it professionally done. Apply a soothing lotion or antibiotic cream afterward.

Depilatory creams: These products utilize powerful chemical compounds to break down and dissolve hair. Depilatories are easy to apply and effective, but the chemicals can irritate the skin; be sure to test them on a small patch of skin first. Never use depilatories on broken skin or near your eyes.

Vaniqua: This is a prescription cream that blocks the hormone that stimulates hair growth. Apply twice a day, and after 3 to 4 months, hair growth is remarkably diminished.

Electrolysis: Electrolysis uses lowFeel the Touch levels of electricity, directed by a needle, to kill hair follicles one by one. It's time consuming and expensive, and it can cause scarring and skin discoloration if performed incorrectly. Find a reputable practitioner who keeps separate needles for each client.

Laser hair removal: Laser light is attracted to dark colours, so those with light skin and dark hair see the best results. Darker skin absorbs the laser's light, which can cause burning. They require the YAG laser which works on different wave length or radio waves. Lasers are not very effective on white/gray hair. This technology is constantly changing, so do your homework before choosing a practitioner.