5 Ways To Get Rid Of Hair In The Comfort Of Your Home

Who doesn’t like smooth clean skin? Hair removal, as essential as this process maybe to maintain beautiful looks, it is also painful like hell. Although a more permanent solution to this may be laser hair removal treatment, it is not exactly something that will fit into everyone’s budget.

Are you tired of waxing? Is going to the salon like clock-work and spending money for painful hair removal not your thing? Here are alternative ways you can adapt for hair removal from different parts of your body. What’s more, you opt to get it done at the salon or do it yourself in the comfort of your home!

* For upper lip

Threading or tweezing: These methods pull the hair out from the root which means your skin remains intact and the area will be cleaner for longer. Ideally, use the threading epilator which is affordable and easily available online or use the slant tweezers which all beauticians use. These can grab the thinnest of hairs and still fit easily into the smallest of makeup bags. While the upside is that you can use these anywhere the only downside is that these methods can be painful.
Shaving: Shaving helps you with easy hair removal and comes with the added advantage of exfoliation too. For a proper shave, it is recommended to use a high quality razor. Apply some gentle cleanser instead of shaving cream, and then pull your upper lip tight over your teeth to avoid nicks. And no, the hair does not grow back in thicker. That's a complete myth
Cold hard wax: This is considered to be the best method of removing hair from upper lip since it is gentler and safer than hot wax. Prep the skin with baby powder so the wax sticks. Pull the strips off in the opposite direction of hair growth. Don't pull up — try to pull parallel to avoid pulling skin. Using aloe vera afterwards is preferred to soothe the skin

* For your underarms

Cold hard wax: Waxing your own armpits can be tricky because of the weird angle and the curves, nonetheless, it can be done! Using cold hard wax for this is recommended. While you have to have a few weeks of hair growth for waxing to be really effective, the results can last for a long time.
Shaving: Shaving is a great alternative for underarms. The only downfall with shaving: the shadow that the heads of hair cast as it starts to grow back. However, depending on how fast your underarm hair grows, you can even choose to shave daily.

* Your legs and arms

Bleach: If you don’t have the stomach for hair removal, an alternative is to bleach the hair. Bleaching gently lightens any peach fuzz on your legs and arms, and can even be used on your stomach and face.
Sugaring:Sugaring is a form of waxing wherein you use a wax-like paste made typically out of sugar, lemon, and water, but is gentler than commercial wax. You can either make it at home or purchase it online. Warm the sugar paste, spread a thin layer over the area you wish to remove hair, apply the fabric strip over the wax, and then swiftly pull the strip away from your skin, removing your hair with it.
Wax strips:For larger areas like your legs, you can really use any type of wax. Cold wax strips are not only easy to use, they are also less messy. To use the wax strips, rub the strip between your hands several times, then slowly pull apart the double-sided strip. Press onto the desired area in the direction of hair growth, rubbing it to adhere it to your skin, and then quickly remove the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth, while holding your skin taut. These wax strips usually come with a finishing towelette. However, alternatively, you can apply a thin layer of baby oil over your arms or legs after you wax, since the formula will dry them out more.Baby oil can also help remove stubborn wax particles that stay stuck afterward.

* Your bikini line

Trimmer:This is a perfect tool to use for those of you who are looking to tame the bush and ensure that there aren’t any peek-a-boo strays popping out of your bathing suit bottoms.
Shaving: Shaving is also a great alternative. Apply a layer of gentle cleanser over your bikini area and shave in the direction of the hair growth. However, the skin around your bikini line is more sensitive, hence, take your time and shave in gently strokes. Generously moisturize the area after shaving.
Waxing: You shouldn't attempt your own full-on Brazilian wax at home, but you can definitely touch up on your own. In general, your risk of ingrown hairs is higher in this area because of your underwear or bathing suit rubbing against your skin hence applying aloe vera post wax is recommended.