When it comes to hair removal, women have a wide variety of choices available to them. Right from the basic waxing to epilating to highly advanced laser treatments, you can take your pick.

Waxing remains one of the most preferred methods of home hair removal. All you need is a tin of wax, some strips of cloth or wax removal strips and a blunt spatula or knife. Start by heating the wax until it reaches a liquid consistency. Make sure it is not too hot. Then use the spatula to apply a small quantity on the skin in the direction of hair growth. Then place the wax strip over the area and rub down and pull opposite to the hair growth direction. This method of hair removal ensures long lasting results. The hair does not grow back for a month or so. In addition, it also eliminates dead skin cells, leaving the skin smoother and more luminous.

Shaving is another popular method of hair removal and most modern women prefer using the razor compared to waxing. It is far less messier compared to waxing and takes half the time. All you need is a shaving gel and an appropriate razor for shaving. There are special razors available in the market these days, meant for women. Apply a small quantity of gel on the area and use the razor opposite to hair growth. Make sure to be careful to avoid cuts and nicks on the skin. You should also use a loofah regularly to avoid ingrown hairs after the shaving. Unlike waxing, shaving tends to regrow hair faster so repeats are necessary.

One of the most popular forms of hair removal these days is through laser techniques. This technique provides very long lasting results and you can expect to see hairless skin for at least several months. The way it works is that intense pulses of light are targeted at specific areas on the skin. The hair is dissolved from the follicle and this ensures that hair regrowth does not occur for a long time. The duration and intensity of light used in laser hair removal depends on the complexion and skin tone. The darker the skin the less effective laser hair removal will be.

When it comes to home hair removal waxing is the best option. You just need to have the basic supplies to get started and you can do waxing all by yourself. With more practice you will get better at the technique. If you wish for a faster and easier method of personal hair removal then shaving is a hassle-free method. However, remember that with shaving the hair grows back harder like a man’s stubble. Therefore, if you want fine hair growing back waxing is a better option. In addition, the wax used for hair removal is made up of natural ingredients such as lemon, honey and sugar and hence it is completely safe and natural for the skin.

Your choice of the hair removal technique will depend on convenience and budget. While laser hair removal is very expensive, personal hair removal techniques like shaving and waxing are very cheap.

Women’s Excessive Facial Hair Growth – there’s no need to suffer!

Excessive facial or body hair in women is a condition called hirsutism. Hirsutism either runs in the family, usually presenting at menopause and puberty, or it can be an indicator of a larger underlying problem. Research indicates that up to 10-12% of the Australian female population is affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which can be linked to excessive hair growth and hirsutism.

Hereditary hirsutism is largely an aesthetic rather than a health concern. When not hereditary it is most likely the result of excessive male hormone production (adrenal virilism), or an increased sensitivity of the hair follicle to normal male hormone levels. It is important to both a woman’s health and her self-con dence to have this condition diagnosed by a doctor. Hirsutism and any hormone imbalance that may underlie this condition can be treated. Excessive facial and/or body hair can be managed. Electrolysis is one means of managing excess hair but this can be painful, slow and very costly requiring many visits as only one follicle at a time is usually treated by sending an electrical pulse down the hair shaft.

Laser hair removal (as distinct from the much less effective IPL) is a much more manageable maintenance procedure as it treats a larger number of follicles at a time, is more comfortable than electrolysis and provides fast effective treatments. Hormonal hair growth via Laser Hair Removal therapy is efficient and manageable but not always a permanent solution as it is likely that hormonal hair regrowth may occur although usually at a much slower rate and usually much thinner than before, so hirsutism sufferers should be wary of claims by any service provider that they will achieve a permanent solution.

A woman might consider bleaching her facial hair, which makes it less visible alternatively regularly waxing can also assist. All of these methods should be used as means to treating the symptom, but any woman with progressing hirsutism should consult a doctor for a diagnosis in order not to compromise her health, or her self-confidence.

Nad’s Laser Hair Removal Clinic treats a number of hirsutism sufferer’s however warns that when it comes to facial hair, clients need to carefully select their treatment provider as Nad’s Clinics see a large number of clients that have been treated by inexperienced IPL and Laser Clinics. Inappropriate treatment can result in additional hair growth to facial or hormonal areas. Nad’s Laser Hair Removal Clinic warns that ONLY the affected areas should be treated by highly skilled therapists that have a sound understanding and many years experience in dealing with skin as inappropriate treatments may result in adverse side effects.. Additionally, certain medications are photosensitive and can result in an adverse affect if a pre treatment Consultation is not accurately conducted by skilled Therapists. For more information on laser hair removal visit www.nadsclinic.com.au