Are you a leg-waxing enthusiast? Or do you prefer to take matters into your own hands and shave your limbs smooth? Whether you're a fan of waxing, shaving, tweezing, or depilatory creams, the quest to banish fuzz can sometimes be overwhelming. Not exactly sure which hair removal method is best for you? We break down and decode each process for you, along with the pros and cons, when you keep reading.
Declare your independence this Fourth of July holiday from your body hair removal woes. To get bikini ready, you could choose to shave and possibly fend off razor bumps later, or plan a somewhat painful trip to the esthetician for waxing. But I recommend taking the middle ground with a depilatory cream.
Chemical hair removal creams have gotten a bad reputation in the past because they smell strange, and if you don't use them correctly they can burn. But for hard-to-reach areas like your underarms, these creams will dissolve even the coarsest of hair. Depilatories also work well on fine hair (like on the stomach) that both wax and a razor can miss. Plus, this type of hair remover won't discolor skin after regular use (I suffer from darkened underarms no longer).
For body, try Veet gel cream hair remover ($11), and then use a damp washcloth to make sure all your hair is whisked away. And on finer facial hair, opt for something like Olay facial hair removal duo ($27). While you'll still get regrowth with depilatory creams, you'll find that you won't have to remove your hair nearly as often as you would with a razor, and for shy types, there's no worry of feeling overexposed on the waxing table. Your Summer savior and time-saver has arrived.
Facial hair: it's not just for guys, and ladies, it's nothing to be ashamed of. No matter what your complexion or skin type, it is completely natural for some amount of hair to be present on your face. For some women, it is practically unnoticeable. Other women find it bothersome, so they decide to do something about it. Simply bleaching the hair can work if your skin is fair, but for the rest of you, the best bet for making your facial hair do a vanishing act is with a depilatory cream.
But what is a depilatory cream, anyway, and how does this stuff work? Allow me to clear up the confusion.
If you decide to try a depilatory cream, be sure to select one that is specifically for the face, as it will be gentler than the ones for other parts of the body. Apply to clean skin, and leave on no longer than the directed time. Once finished, all you have to do is wipe away the cream, and voila: hair is gone. Another bonus: no ingrown hairs.
The bottom line? Depilatories are a generally safe, easy way to remove facial hair, as long as you follow the instructions, and don't mind a smelly mess every now and then. Is this your hair removal method of choice? Let me know what you think.
