Hair removal is a common cosmetic procedure that involves the removal of unwanted hair from various areas of the body. Modern hair removal techniques include:
Laser hair removal: This technique uses a laser to target and destroy hair follicles, resulting in a permanent reduction of hair growth. This treatment is most effective for people with dark hair and light skin.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy: Similar to laser hair removal, IPL uses intense light to target and destroy hair follicles. It is more suitable for people with light hair and dark skin.
Electrolysis: A process of permanent hair removal that uses a fine needle to deliver an electric current to the hair follicle which destroys it, preventing future hair growth.
Waxing: A process of removing hair from the root by applying hot or cold wax to the skin. This method is suitable for large areas of the body such as legs and arms.
Threading: A method of hair removal that uses a twisted thread to pull hair out of the root. It is suitable for the face and other sensitive areas of the body Depilatory creams: hair removal creams work by dissolving the hair at the surface of the skin, suitable for legs and arms.