Friday, December 25, 2009

Is There Really A Permanent Hair Removal System?
by Mark Willett

It is considered unhygienic and unattractive especially to women to have unwanted hair exposed especially on areas like underarm. Women would probably love to get rid of this unwanted hair and say goodbye to it for eternity. But, is there a permanent hair removal system?

It is hard to evaluate a permanent hair removal method that claims to last. Most people find out that after a certain amount of time hair will eventually come back. There are bounty of ways, through the use of machines, gadgets and treatments, that promise permanent hair removal. Some advertisement would make it sound that you will never be reunited with those unwanted hair just by getting the right amount of application on their products or regular use of their machines.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved laser hair removal machines with permanent hair reduction since it can get rid of hair for long periods of time, through several treatments. With such method, however, growing back of hair is still likely to happen, although the hair's thickness and the amount of hair are greatly reduced. According to The Mayo Clinic, lasers can reduce hair counts by up to 80 percent.

Permanent Hair Removal Methods

Electrolysis This method uses electrical charge that involves destroying each hair follicle. This process takes a long time to complete, depending on the body part because it destroys every hair follicle. The client needs to have numerous treatments within a period of one to two years. Electrolysis is considered the most effective permanent hair removal system. There are three types of Electrolysis hair removal processes: the Galvanic, which produces an electro-chemical current substance called lye to destroy the dermal papilla; the thermolysis, which is a heat current produced to destroy the dermal papilla; and the blend, which is a combination of the galvanic and the thermolysis.

Flash lamp A flash lamp, also called Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), has also become popular as a tool for permanent hair removal. With this method, a light is emitted from a hand device on to the skin. The light targets melanin in hairs and causing it to heat up. The heat transfers to the hair follicle, causing mechanical and thermal damage. It is an effective permanent hair removal for large areas like the legs and the chest. Using of this method has disadvantages, however. If not done well, it can cause discomfort, skin burns, skin discoloration, patchy re-growth and lesions.

Laser The main principle of laser hair removal is selective photothermolysis (SPTL). Lasers can cause localized damage by selectively heating dark target matter, which is the melanin in the region where hair follicle is. The good thing about the laser method is that it does no heat or can cause burns on the rest of the skin.

The light is absorbed by dark objects, so laser energy can be absorbed by dark material in the skin (but with much more speed and intensity). This dark target matter, or chromophore, can be naturally-occurring or artificially introduced. Laser works best with dark coarse hair. Light skin and dark hair are an ideal combination, but new lasers are now being able to target dark black hair even in people with dark skin.

Having unwanted hair can be a pesky problem. But with these options, you can actually now eliminate unwanted hair easily. Although there is no such thing as "permanent hair removal system", you can always have the option to remove your unwanted hair through these methods whenever your unwanted hair grows back.



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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Ten great tips for painless hair removal

painless hair removal
Waxing is a popular technique that helps in unwanted hair removal; it has this fearsome reputation of causing agonizing pain. There’s good news now for those who have suffered through painful waxing sessions in the past just to keep unwanted hair at bay; painless hair removal is possible now. Waxing can be virtually painless if you adopt the following techniques.

  1. Your nerves communicate the painful sensations to your body. Make sure they are numb before waxing. Take an aspirin or use a numbing spray about half an hour before you start. This helps a lot, particularly if you are getting a bikini wax.
  2. Use the kind of wax that is best suited to your skin type. The correct method of application is also essential. Get a professional to work on you. This will certainly alleviate pain in people with a low pain threshold.
  3. A warm shower just before waxing helps open your skin pores, thus eliminating hair follicles with minimum trouble.
  4. Use a good body scrub; this will help clear up dead skin cells and loosen hair follicles before waxing.
  5. Avoid harsh toners or astringents because they tighten skin pores and make hair follicles hold on more firmly to your skin.
  6. Avoid using ice for numbing your nerves; because ice, like astringents and toners, tightens skin pores instead of relaxing them. If you simply want to soothe waxed skin, try using an aloe-based aftershave gel instead.
  7. Reduce your intake of coffee or alcohol right before a waxing session. These stimulants make your skin more sensitive to pain.
  8. Waxing at home is a good idea only if you have been professionally trained for it. Don’t try it if you are confident about your waxing skills; you may end up hurting yourself.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

What you need to know about laser hair removal – dont’s

Don’ts

· Do not apply astringents, moisturisers or any lotions on your skin before hair removal

· Never wax or pluck the area for several weeks prior to the procedure

· Avoid using artificial tan or stay out in the Sun for long periods of time

· Do not seek laser treatments for blonde or white hair as most devices are effective in treating light skin with dark hair

· Avoid using laser devices if you have a dark skin with light hair

· Do not undergo laser treatment if you are usung light-sensitive medications. Some medications interfere with laser procedures and make the skin more susceptible to burns and scars. Make sure you discuss this with a doctor before using Rio Scanning Laser

· Avoid using the Rio Scanning Laser if you are pregnant

Friday, December 11, 2009

What you need to know about laser hair removal – do’s

Old school methods of hair removal are out and advanced home lasers are in. If you are tired of bumps, nicks and cuts then the Rio Scanning Laser can help you to remove body hair for good. This compact, portable, user-friendly device helps you to remove body hair in the comfort of your own home.

Do’s

· Follow the instruction manual included in the Rio Scanning Laser set

· Read online for further ways to avoid side effects

· Undergo a skin test to ensure you will experience no side effects

· Consult a doctor if you have allergies

· Find the ideal setting to match your skin type and hair colour

· Wash with warm water and soap before you use the laser device

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Laser Hair Removal Risks - Know What They Are Today
by Jeremy Cole

Laser hair removal is one of the top choices in eradicating unwanted body hair. It is also one of the most common cosmetic procedures that post significant risks on patients. If you are to undergo this procedure, it is only wise that you know the possible effects on your body.

The most common removal of hair via laser risk is burning. The heat coming from the light used in order to singe the hair follicles can become too high that it causes burns and blisters on the skin surface. The damage can range from superficial to serious and there are even some cases where the burns are too critical that emergency surgery had to be done in order to save the patient.

Another danger that it poses is hyper pigmentation. This condition is caused by the over production of melanin in the skin. This is particularly difficult to deal with especially for people with fair skin because the pigments will be very ostentatious and there is no quick remedy that can be used to correct it.

The thing with hyper pigmentation is that you will not notice it at once. The pigments will not be noticeable immediately after the laser treatment. However, the more treatments you have, the more serious the condition will become until you see all the dark spots on the area where you had the procedure done as well as the surrounding parts.

Hypo pigmentation is another risk that may arise from laser treatments. This is the exact opposite of hyper pigmentation because in this case, the problem is lack of melanin on the skin. This is equally a cause for concern because lack of melanin on the skin can develop into other serious skin conditions. You have to remember that melanin protects the skin and without such protection, it becomes vulnerable to all sorts of threats such as melanoma or skin cancer.

Here are some tips for you to avoid dangers of having your hair removed via laser:

Talk to your dermatologist about the procedure. Relay your concerns so that if there is any way that the procedure can be performed without the risks of burning and pigmentation, the necessary steps can be taken.
Communicate with your doctor while the procedure is being done. If you feel that the heat is too much for your skin to take, make sure that you inform the attending dermatologist at once in order for the treatment to be stopped before serious damage is inflicted.
Do not go beyond what is recommended to your by the dermatologist just because you want all the hair in your body permanently removed. There is only so much that your skin can take over a period of time which means that you have to let it sit before you start with treatments again.
Take the precautions as instructed by your doctor. If there are certain topical or oral medications that you are instructed to use in order to pre-empt any infection or negative reaction, make certain that you do so.

About the Author
Jeremy Cole is a very successful laser hair removal expert. For more cutting edge information on laser hair removal risk and up to date laser hair removal techniques and options, visit the LaserHairRemovalHub.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Waxing and its side effects

Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal. It’s used by women and to a lesser extent by men for removing their unwanted hairs. Waxing can be done with the help hot or cold wax that removes hair from the root. New hair growth may take 2-8 weeks after a session of waxing.

You can wax any part of your body including your pubic region. However, it is advisable to apply a suitable hair removal cream after waxing to avoid problems such as redness and swelling of the skin. You can also wax your face; however, this is not advisable. You must use a facial hair remover to remove unwanted hair from the face. With the social stigma associated with facial hair in women, many women use facial hair remover creams to get rid of their unwanted hair. By doing a simple search online, you can come across many facial hair remover creams. Other body parts which can be waxed with any suitable hair removal cream are legs, arms, eyebrows, back, feet, abdomen and bikini line.

The process of using a hair removal cream around bikini area is popularly known as bikini waxing. Likewise, you can do leg waxing, chest waxing, foot waxing, arm waxing and entire body waxing. Although facial and body hairs can be waxed with the help of facial hair remover cream and hair removal cream respectively, this process isn’t free from undesirable side effects. Waxing can be painful and uncomfortable, though the pain is felt for a short period only. It can also boost the growth of ingrown hairs, minor bleeding, red bumps and other allergic reactions.

Waxing is also related to some health concerns. It’s not recommended for people, especially those suffering from diabetes or with poor blood circulation. Waxing should also be avoided by people who are on medications such as Retin-A, Renova, Differin or Isotretinoin, as these medicines tends to weaken the skin. You should also not wax your skin if it’s affected with pimples, warts, moles or rashes.